Lottery activities are legal in Bolivia and regulated under Law No. 060, enacted in 2010, which serves as the main legal framework governing the entire gambling market. The National Lottery of Bolivia was established in 2002 to provide initial regulation, followed by the creation of the Bolivian Gambling Control Authority in 2010 (1). Only the National Lottery Commission of Charity and Health (LONABOL) is authorized to administer lotteries in the country, operating as a decentralized government department under the Ministry of Health.
The Autoridad de Fiscalización del Juego (AJ) serves as the national regulatory body overseeing all gambling activities and is responsible for monitoring operator compliance with local laws, reviewing advertisements for appropriateness, and cracking down on illegal gambling operations. The AJ was established to supervise and regulate gaming processes throughout the state, ensuring transparency and fairness across the industry (2). Law No. 060 strictly prohibits all types of gambling that are not authorized by law and provides severe sanctions for operators and players engaged in illegal gambling.
"We are working on a new regulation to benefit the companies, strengthen the business portfolio, generate employment, and create wealth."
LONABOL operates traditional and digital lottery formats, with revenues after operating costs and prizes destined for social assistance, healthcare, and charitable purposes under Article 12 of the Law of Gambling and Games. The digital lottery launched in 2017 features weekly televised draws every Friday with progressive jackpots and ticket sales available daily (1). All lottery revenues are tax-free when allocated to charity and health purposes, supporting Bolivia's poorest citizens through medical assistance, prosthetics, operations, and funding for asylums, schools, and homeless shelters.
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-bolivia/
https://www.aj.gob.bo
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
