Online bingo in Belize is subject to strict licensing requirements under the Gaming Control Act, Chapter 152, with licenses issued by the Gaming Control Board of Belize to companies of reputable standing and proven track record in gaming (1). The Board shall supervise, control and regulate the operation of any online gaming conducted in Belize, with every person intending to use or permit any other person to use premises for gaming required to apply for a gaming licence (2). However, Belize currently maintains a moratorium on issuing new online gaming licenses, meaning no such licenses are being granted at this time (1).
All online gaming companies in Belize require licensing under the Gaming Control Act and its Online Gaming Regulations, and any entities claiming to have an online gaming license from Belize without proper authorization must immediately cease operations as they are considered clandestine and illegal (1). The Gaming Control Board is the only legal entity authorized to issue licenses for gaming activity in Belize, including online operations (1). The Board determines whether an applicant is a fit and proper person by considering character, honesty, integrity, financial background, and ownership structure before granting licenses (2).
"All online gaming companies in Belize require licensing under the Gaming Control Act and its Online Gaming Regulations. Online Gaming licenses are issued by the Gaming Control Board of Belize to companies of reputable standing and with proven track record in gaming."
Licensed operators must maintain gaming servers physically located in Belize, comply with anti-money laundering regulations, implement customer protection measures, and submit regular compliance reports to the Gaming Control Board (2). Companies with a Belizean gaming license are prohibited from offering services to Belize residents, restricting operations to international markets only (1). The government actively monitors illegal online gaming operations with assistance from the Belize Police Department, warning the public to refrain from doing business with unlicensed entities and enforcing violations to the full extent of the law (1).
Source:
https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/gaming-control-board-notice-illegal-online-gaming/
https://invest.gov.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/LOTTERIES-CONTROL-ACT-152.pdf
Last updated: 30-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
