Online bingo in Trinidad and Tobago is legal and regulated under the Gaming and Betting Act framework, which was modernized with the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Act 2021 that came into force in January 2025 (1). The newly established Gambling Control Commission (GCC) serves as the primary regulatory authority responsible for licensing and overseeing all online gambling activities, including online bingo (1). Licensed operators can legally offer online bingo to residents of Trinidad and Tobago under strict compliance with regulatory requirements (1).
The Gambling Control Commission requires all online gaming operators to obtain applicable licenses and comply with comprehensive internal controls and accounting procedures, including anti-money laundering safeguards and responsible gambling initiatives (2). Operators must maintain closed-circuit television footage for specified periods, keep detailed financial records for at least seven years, and undergo regular compliance inspections conducted by the GCC (2). The regulatory framework imposes significant penalties ranging from TT$250,000 fines and three years imprisonment up to TT$10,000,000 fines and ten years imprisonment for unlicensed gambling operations (2).
"Online gaming regulation falls under the general regulatory regime of the Gaming and Betting Act. Online gaming is allowed by licensed operators, but this industry remains under close supervision with the purpose of excluding illegal practices and protecting consumers."
Trinidad and Tobago's gambling reforms aim to generate approximately TT$2 billion in annual revenue while protecting citizens from fraud and problem gambling (1). The government established the Rehabilitation Fund and Development Fund, with a portion of gambling tax revenue directed toward addiction treatment, public education, research, and community development programs (2). The GCC actively investigates illegal gambling networks and consumer complaints while enforcing compliance among licensed operators, ensuring that online bingo and other gaming activities operate transparently within the jurisdictional framework (2).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
https://trinidadlaw.com/the-regulation-of-the-casino-industry-in-trinidad-and-tobago/
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
