Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Online Gaming in Papua New Guinea

In 2007, Papua New Guinea’s parliament passed the Gaming Control Bill 2007 allowing internet gambling. It prohibited local residents from participating and implemented a 20% tax on gross profits.

In theory, the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) regulates all forms of gaming activities and promotes community awareness of problem gambling; however, in 2013, the country's prime minister stated that there were no laws on the book regulating the gaming industry.

In 2010, the NGCB issued a license to PNG Lotto to provide lottery games via mobile phones domestically. Ten percent (10%) of all profits are to be allocated for development and engagement of youths in sports.

Papua New Guinea Online Gaming Agencies


National Gaming Control Board