Online bingo in Aruba operates within a regulated gambling framework overseen by the Department of Casino Affairs (DAC), which functions under the Ministry of Justice (1). The Fundacion Lotto pa Deporte, established in 1982 to obtain funds for sports, physical education and culture, plans to introduce an online bingo product for locals in the future (2). Gambling is legal in Aruba for individuals aged 18 and older, with regulatory authority held by local government bodies rather than the Dutch Gambling Authority, as Aruba maintains autonomous governance over its internal affairs including gambling regulation (1).
The regulatory framework includes comprehensive legislation such as the State Ordinance for Licensing Hazard Games and the Landsverordening toezicht kansspelen, which establishes rules for the supervision and exploitation of games of chance (1). Online gaming operators must obtain licenses through ministerial decree, issued for five-year periods and subject to ministerial discretion (1). Applicants must provide detailed business information including incorporation details, ownership identities, organizational structure, solvency documentation, and rules of games offered to comply with DAC requirements (1).
"The foundation will also be introducing an on-line bingo product in the future for the locals. Initially the foundation started out with 50 sales outlets and as of today it has 175 sales outlets."
Licensed online gambling operators in Aruba face two primary restrictions: they cannot target Dutch residents of the Netherlands, and their licenses are valid only in Aruba and internationally, not within the broader Kingdom (1). The DAC ensures operators maintain standards for developing, implementing supervision, and licensing both land-based and online gaming operations (1). Tax rates for online gambling operators vary, commonly involving fixed annual fees or negotiated percentages based on gross gaming revenue, ensuring compliance with Aruba's fiscal policies while protecting players through transparent regulatory oversight (1).
Source:
https://lcb.org/restrictions/aruba
https://www.gobierno.aw/en/fundacion-lotto-pa-deporte-lotto-0
Last updated: 30-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
