Online bingo in Venezuela exists in a legal gray area with no comprehensive regulatory framework specifically addressing internet gambling activities. While land-based bingo halls are legal and regulated by the National Commission for Casinos, Bingo Halls, and Slot Machines (Comisión Nacional de Casinos, Salas de Bingo, y Máquinas Traganíqueles) under Law No. 36.254 from 1997, the Venezuelan government has not established explicit laws legalizing or prohibiting online bingo operations (1). As a result, online gambling remains unregulated, and many Venezuelans access offshore online bingo sites without legal protection from Venezuelan authorities (1).
Land-based bingo halls in Venezuela require valid licenses from the National Commission and operate under strict supervision concerning operational hours, location restrictions, and tax compliance (1). However, these regulatory requirements do not extend to online platforms, creating significant uncertainty for both players and potential operators interested in offering online bingo services (1). The Venezuelan government has not issued licenses specifically for online bingo or developed a licensing process for internet gambling operators, leaving the digital gambling sector largely unregulated (2).
"Online gaming in Venezuela has been sort of a gray area. Without an all-inclusive online gambling law to control online gambling activities, it is not essentially banned. Many Venezuelans make use of offshore online gaming sites. Players who make use of such sites do so at their own risk."
The lack of specific online gambling legislation means that Venezuelan residents access international and offshore online bingo platforms with minimal governmental oversight or player protection mechanisms (1). The economic and political challenges facing Venezuela have limited the government's capacity to develop comprehensive online gambling regulations or enforce existing laws effectively (1). Until Venezuela establishes a dedicated regulatory framework for online bingo and internet gambling, the sector will remain in legal limbo, with players relying on unregulated offshore operators and forgoing the legal protections available through licensed domestic establishments (2).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulations-in-venezuela/
https://www.softswiss.com/gambling-regulation-map/venezuela/
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
