Paraguay proposes new DINAJZAR gambling regulator to replace CONAJZAR in 72-article bill
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Paraguay's executive has sent Congress a 72-article bill to create DINAJZAR, an autonomous gambling regulator that would take over from CONAJZAR and absorb regulatory powers now sitting with the tax authority DNIT. It provides for public tenders for land-based casinos, quiniela, sports betting, lotteries, horse racing, online casino and online bingo, with up to three concessions each for quiniela and sports betting. Existing licences would stay valid until expiry, and the bill still has to pass through the legislature after entering the Senate on 12 October 2026.
Why it matters
The bill would transfer regulatory powers to DINAJZAR and preserve existing licences until expiry, but still needs legislative approval.