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Gambling · Gaming Law

Legal advice on gambling, betting and gaming in Paraguay

Regulation and compliance for operators, investors and suppliers in the gaming industry.

Institutional experience

Former President of CONAJZAR

Dr. Javier Rodrigo Balbuena Estigarribia previously served as President of the National Gaming Commission.

Industry Knowledge. Advice Focused on Operations.

We support gaming industry operators, investors and suppliers in structuring projects, managing their relationships with authorities and complying with sector-specific obligations.

Dr. Balbuena's experience as a former President of CONAJZAR brings an institutional perspective to the firm's regulatory, business and sector-specific compliance practice.

Our advice covers casinos, sports betting, electronic gaming and digital projects, with a specific assessment of the modality, jurisdiction and requirements applicable to each operation.

Sector advisory

Advice for Each Segment of the Industry

01

Casinos and electronic gaming

Regulatory assessment, authorisation requirements and operating conditions. Support with procedures, inspections and operational obligations.

02

Sports betting

Advice on tenders, concessions and contracts. Review of requirements, legal preparation of bids and follow-up on operators' obligations.

03

Online casinos and gaming platforms

Legal analysis of the digital business model and its authorisation requirements. Corporate structuring, contractual review and compliance controls adapted to online channels.

04

Technology suppliers and B2B

Review of contracts between operators, platform providers and commercial partners. Definition of responsibilities, service terms and regulatory risks.

Speciality · Compliance

Compliance Integrated into Gaming Operations

Assessment, implementation and support for compliance systems in the gambling sector. We integrate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) with policies and controls applicable to day-to-day operations.

Risk assessment and management

We assess the business's AML/CFT risks and design matrices and controls suited to its clients, channels and operations.

Customer due diligence and know-your-customer procedures

We establish procedures for identifying, verifying and updating information on clients, beneficial owners and politically exposed persons.

Compliance manuals and governance

We develop AML/CFT policies and manuals, with clear responsibilities for the board, management, compliance officer and operational teams.

Monitoring, alerts and reporting

We design warning indicators and analysis criteria. We advise on documentation and reporting obligations before SEPRELAD and the use of SIRO where applicable.

Training and compliance culture

We train directors and teams using sector-specific cases to help them recognise risks and apply procedures in day-to-day operations.

Control reviews and improvements

We identify gaps, propose corrective measures and support the preparation of documentation for requests and supervisory reviews.

Our advice is adapted to the requirements of SEPRELAD and the competent supervisory authorities, integrating AML/CFT controls with the activity's regulatory obligations and responsible gambling policies.

Our approach

A Roadmap for Each Operation

01

Understand the operation

We review the business model, gaming modality, documentation and project objectives.

02

Define priorities

We identify requirements, risks and gaps to establish a legal and compliance work plan.

03

Support implementation

We assist with procedures, contracts, policies and controls, following the operation's needs.

Sector consultation

Let Us Discuss Your Project or Operation

If you are looking to launch a project, review your regulatory obligations or strengthen your compliance system, tell us about your situation so we can define the scope of advice.

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Advice for operators, investors and suppliers in Paraguay's gaming sector.