Understanding Uruguay's Online Gambling Legislation
Tracing back to the initial lottery event of 1819, Uruguay’s gambling regulations evolved, giving rise to licensed state and privately operated land-based casinos under governmental oversight. General Directorate of Casinos (DGC) .
Despite the ongoing lack of structured online gambling policies , the introduction of a regulating bill in January 2022 marked a critical step forward, though it awaits legislative endorsement.
Currently, offshore online casinos Foreign gambling operators face operational bans within Uruguay, yet many continue to welcome Uruguayan players.