Uruguay's gambling ecosystem consists of state-controlled lotteries and sports betting (DNLQ/La Banca; the only one online is Supermatch) and land casinos under Dirección General de Casinos (DGC).
According to DNLQ, the sector's revenues in 2024 are about $628 million, where the key drivers are traditional circulation games and Supermatch.
At the macro level, 2025 is characterized by inflation ~ 4.2-4.3% YoY and expected GDP growth ~ 2.3%, which supports consumer demand.
Tourism has strengthened the demand base: in January 2025, 572.7 thousand visits were recorded, and in the first quarter - over 1.3 million arrivals and a positive balance of the tourist balance, which has a positive effect on the attendance of resort casinos (Punta del Este).
At the same time, individual city sites (Monte video) show pressure on revenue, which pushes to optimize operating models.
How Uruguay's gambling industry works and how large: offline casinos, lotteries and sweepstakes, limited online, employment and budget contributions, impact on tourism and related industries. Neighbor comparison and growth scenarios through 2030.
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Learn more →As a state (or quasi-state) monopoly on online games, Uruguay forms budget revenues: sources of income, distribution of funds, impact on the offline sector and tourism, RG/AML obligations, risks and scenarios until 2030.
Learn more →Uruguay gambling employment map: from dealers and slot technicians to analysts, compliance officers and event managers. Direct and indirect jobs, Punta del Este seasonality, career trajectories, KYC/AML/RG requirements, skills deficits, and training roadmap.
Learn more →How Uruguay manages the social risks of the gambling industry: access control, advertising and payments, responsible play tools (limits, self-exclusion, reality-check), early detection of problematic behavior, staff training, assistance to players and their families. Roadmap for 12-24 months and KPI efficiency.
Learn more →Comparison of Uruguay's gambling ecosystem with neighbours Chile and Argentina: legal regime, market structure, online segment, payments, advertising, RG/AML, tourism (Punta del Este), employment and growth scenarios. Practical conclusions for operators and regulators.
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