Uruguay’s ban on online gambling came as part of the country’s efforts to prevent unauthorized services from being provided to local gambling customers. As from a few days ago, unlicensed domestic and international gaming operators are prohibited to target Uruguayan players with online casino and poker games. The online gambling ban does not include sports betting.
However, it is important to note that state-run lottery operator La Banca is actually the only one allowed to operate sports betting and online lottery games in the country under its new regulatory regime.
The ban on online gambling came as a reiteration of a 1895 Uruguayan law, under which operators providing their services to local players without being authorized to do so are actually conducting an illegal activity.
As for Uruguay’s the new gambling taxation system, it requires land-based gambling venues across the country, including casinos, other gaming halls, racetracks, and betting shops, to pay an additional 0.75% tax on gaming and betting turnover.
Source. GMB / Casino News Daily
