Paraguay Gambling Revenue Rises 16.5% in First Half

Paraguay.- 10 July 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The National Gambling Commission (Conajzar) reported that gambling revenue reached PYG113,794,640,158 during the first half of 2026, equivalent to US$18.7 million. The figure represents a 16.5% year-on-year increase compared with the same period in 2025.

News Details

In June, revenue totalled PYG19,549,722,065, approximately US$3.2 million, marking a 3.8% increase compared with June 2025, when revenue reached PYG18,827,438,322.

Between January and June 2025, total revenue stood at PYG97,711,553,357, equivalent to US$16 million. By comparison, the first half of 2026 shows sustained growth in revenue generated by regulated gambling activity.

Monthly revenue in 2026 included PYG18,703 million in January, PYG18,022 million in February, PYG18,583 million in March, PYG19,301 million in April and PYG19,632 million in May.

Industry Context

Conajzar operates under the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) and manages fees linked to the operation of gambling activities in Paraguay. Part of the collected funds is allocated to the Directorate of Charity and Social Assistance (Diben), which finances support programmes for vulnerable sectors.

Funds are also periodically transferred to governorates and municipalities for local projects, while also benefiting the Ministry of Sports, DNIT and the National Treasury.

Next Steps or Impact

The first-half growth strengthens the fiscal contribution of regulated gambling in Paraguay and reinforces the sector’s role as a source of funding for social programmes, local projects and public institutions. Revenue performance in the coming months will indicate whether the positive trend can be sustained throughout 2026.

Edited by: @_fonta