Lottery games are legal in Haiti and regulated by the Lottery of the Haitian State, known as LEH. The Haitian State Lottery was officially reopened in July 2013 after being closed for 14 years due to socio-political upheaval. The primary objective behind reinstating the LEH is to promote responsible and safe gambling that can help the Haitian economy grow through its various benefits (1).
The most popular form of lottery in Haiti is called "borlette," with agencies operating throughout the country offering games like Bolet Maryaj and Lotto 5. Interestingly, numbers for private lotteries in Haiti often are drawn from either the New York State Lottery or the Santo Domingo Lottery, while online options such as GG World Million and GG World Keno have made the national lottery Lotto Haiti more accessible (2).
"The primary objective behind reinstating the LEH is to promote responsible and safe gambling that can help the Haitian economy to grow through its various benefits."
The regulatory framework includes a straightforward tax system where casinos pay 40% on gross profit plus an annual fee of $1,000. The state agency Housed Pacot is in charge of the regulatory administration and function control of the LEH, promoting safe sale of lottery while encouraging responsible participation among players (1).
Source:
http://www.haitianphotos.com/photos/haitian-state-lottery-and-gambling-regulation.html
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-haiti/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
