Casinos in Guatemala: 2026 guide
Guatemala has no dedicated gambling act. Lotteries and raffles are held legally with official authorisation, while running gaming houses falls under article 477 of the Criminal Code, which penalises owners and managers of such venues. In practice, halls trading as video lotteries in fact offer roulette, blackjack and poker, and no single regulator or casino licensing system has been created. The online segment is not addressed by law: local licences do not exist and residents use foreign sites permitted in Malta, Curacao or the United Kingdom — taking part is not a crime, but it also provides no protection in disputes. Congress is debating initiatives to regulate betting and to toughen penalties for clandestine gambling. The currency is the Guatemalan quetzal. Legal uncertainty persists and the risks fall entirely on the player.
FAQ: casinos and laws — Guatemala
Are online casinos legal in Guatemala?
Online play is not permitted in Guatemala, so the atlas runs in reference mode here: we publish no links to gaming sites and do not encourage play. The current rules are broken down in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page.
How many casinos are available to players from Guatemala?
Our atlas lists 0 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.
What criteria are the casinos selected by?
We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.