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Is online gambling legal in Grenada?
Status of online casinos, the regulator, the minimum age and where to get help, with our sources and the date we checked them.
Short answer
Private online casinos cannot be licensed in Grenada; only the National Lotteries Authority may hold the e-gaming licence. The minimum age to gamble is 18.
Legal overview
Grenada regulates gaming under the Gaming Act No. 21 of 2016, which covers gaming machines, lotteries, betting and gaming in general but expressly does not apply to casino gaming. The Act set up a Gaming Commission, with appeals to a Gaming Appeals Tribunal chaired by the Attorney-General, and its licensing requirement has been enforced since late 2017. Its licence types are gaming machines, e-gaming operating, gaming machine technical, general betting, pool betting, general and special lotteries, and members' club gaming. E-gaming is defined as engaging in an interactive game of chance operated by computer circuitry.
The e-gaming licence is reserved for the state: under section 35 the National Lotteries Authority (NLA) is deemed to hold it for twenty years, and no one else may be granted one. A 2016 amendment to the NLA Act lets the Authority run gaming facilities and authorise third parties to operate them on its behalf, with the NLA remaining liable for their compliance. Providing gaming facilities without a licence is an offence punishable by up to 12 months' imprisonment, a fine of up to EC$100,000, or both. Private companies therefore cannot obtain a Grenadian licence for online casino games.
The NLA sells its lottery games online at nla.gd to players aged 18 and over, and its site also shows casino and live casino sections whose content could not be verified for this page. The Act creates no offence for players and no withholding tax on winnings; gaming tax of 15–30% of gross receipts is paid by operators. Foreign online casinos hold no Grenadian licence, so players who use them cannot rely on Grenadian rules.
| Status | Restricted market |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Gaming Commission (Grenada); e-gaming licence reserved to the National Lotteries Authority |
| Main law | Gaming Act, 2016 (Act No. 21 of 2016); National Lotteries Authority Act, Cap. 205A, as amended by Act No. 18 of 2016 |
| Licensing model | Licensing by the Gaming Commission for gaming machines, betting and lotteries; the e-gaming operating licence is reserved by statute for the state-owned National Lotteries Authority. |
| Online casinos | Private online casinos cannot be licensed in Grenada; only the National Lotteries Authority may hold the e-gaming licence. |
| Tax on winnings | The Gaming Act charges gaming tax on operators' gross receipts (for example 30% for betting and 25% for commercial lotteries) and imposes no withholding tax on players' winnings. |
| Advertising rules | Gaming advertisements must state that it is an offence to let anyone under 18 gamble and that the facilities are not for minors, and sending gaming advertising to minors is an offence. |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Currency | XCD |
| Self-exclusion scheme | Not disclosed |
| Last checked | October 25, 2026 |
FAQ
Can private companies get an online casino licence in Grenada?
No. Section 35 of the Gaming Act 2016 reserves the e-gaming operating licence for the National Lotteries Authority.
What is the legal gambling age in Grenada?
18. The Gaming Act makes it an offence to invite or permit anyone under 18 to gamble, and the NLA requires players to be 18 or older.
Does the Gaming Act cover casinos?
No. The Act states that it does not apply to casino gaming, so casinos fall outside its licensing system.
Sources
This overview is editorial information, not legal advice. Laws change; the regulator's own publications are binding.