Casinos in Guatemala

Guatemala lists 8 gaming venues in the iGaming.bet B2B directory, across 3 cities. Cities with the highest concentration of venues: Guatemala City (6), Antigua Guatemala (1), Quetzaltenango (1).

Among the most popular casinos in Guatemala are: Fantastic Casino Xela (Quetzaltenango), Casino Crowne Plaza Guatemala (Guatemala City), Fantastic Casino Las Majadas (Guatemala City), Casino Antigua Guatemala (Antigua Guatemala), Fantastic Casino Metronorte (Guatemala City), Grand Marquis Casino - Tikal Futura (Guatemala City), Fantastic Casino Los Próceres (Guatemala City), Guatemala Princess Casino (Guatemala City).

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History and regulation of casinos in Guatemala

Guatemala has a physical gaming market regulated by the Guatemala Gaming Control Board, the body responsible for issuing operating licenses and overseeing current regulations. The minimum gaming age in Guatemala casinos is 21 years, one of the highest in Latin America, where most countries set the minimum at 18. The Guatemalan gaming market has a marked concentration in Guatemala City, with first-level establishments in the capital highest socioeconomic areas: Zone 10 (Zona Viva), Zone 14, Zone 15 and the peripheral ring corridor.

Guatemala main casinos by city and area

Guatemala City has most of its casinos in the capital major business and tourism hotels: Hotel Camino Real Guatemala Casino, Westin Camino Real Casino and establishments on the Avenida La Reforma corridor are the highest-level. Antigua Guatemala, declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1979 and considered Central America best-preserved colonial center, has its reference casino for the international cultural tourism visiting the former Captaincy General of Guatemala capital. Antigua Holy Week, with its colorful sawdust carpets and internationally recognized religious processions, is considered Latin America most elaborate Holy Week celebration attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

FAQ

What is the minimum gambling age in Guatemala?

The minimum age to enter and play at Guatemala casinos is 21 years, one of the highest in Latin America where most countries set the minimum at 18. A valid passport or identity document is required. Casinos are regulated by the Guatemala Gaming Control Board.

Are there casinos in Guatemala City?

Yes, Guatemala City has the country highest casino concentration in its highest socioeconomic areas: Zone 10 known as Zona Viva, Zone 14 and Zone 15. Hotel Camino Real Guatemala Casino and Westin Camino Real Casino are the highest-level, along with establishments on the Avenida La Reforma corridor.

Are there casinos in Antigua Guatemala?

Antigua Guatemala, declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1979 and Central America best-preserved colonial center, has gaming establishments for international cultural tourism visiting the former Captaincy General capital. Antigua Holy Week, with its sawdust carpets and processions, is considered Latin America most spectacular celebration.

Who regulates casinos in Guatemala?

Casinos in Guatemala are regulated by the Guatemala Gaming Control Board, the body responsible for issuing operating licenses and overseeing regulatory compliance. The 21-year minimum age in Guatemala is one of the distinctive regulatory features of the Guatemalan market.

Are there casinos near Lake Atitlan Guatemala?

The Lake Atitlán municipalities, Guatemala most visited nature and adventure tourism destination, have smaller-scale gaming establishments oriented toward the international tourism visiting Panajachel, San Marcos La Laguna and San Pedro La Laguna. Lake Atitlán, surrounded by three active volcanoes, is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

Latest casino news in Guatemala

Guatemala plans new regulation: gambling and illegal slot machines

The Congress of Guatemala took a decisive step towards creating a legal framework to control slot machines and unauthorized gambling, a widespread phenomenon throughout the country that causes fiscal losses and social problems. The Governance Commission, chaired by Deputy Fidencio Lima, approved a favorable report on initiative 6645, which seeks to regulate, sanction, and prevent the clandestine operation of these games, as well as strengthen state revenue collection.

Guatemala reforms Penal Code: sanctions gambling and slot machines

The Governance Committee of the Congress of Guatemala issued a favorable opinion on initiative 6645, which proposes to amend the Penal Code (Decree 17-73) to include specific sanctions against gambling and unregulated slot machines. The project includes prison sentences and fines for tax evasion, as well as protective measures for minors.

Guatemala to penalize stores operating slot machines

Guatemala is promoting a new regulatory project aimed at imposing sanctions on neighborhood stores that operate slot machines, a widespread practice in retail trade that authorizes...