Lottery gambling is legal in Curaçao and operates under the National Ordinance on the National Lottery 1949, which established the Landsloterij as the official state lottery (1). The Landsloterij functions as a Public Law Entity under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Finance, with biweekly drawings overseen by representatives from the Public Prosecutor's Office to ensure transparency and compliance (1).
The national lottery was conceived in 1922 as a countermeasure to significant illegal gambling and to prevent foreign exchange from leaving the islands, though it did not start operations in its current format until the National Ordinance was signed into law in 1949 (1). The Curaçao Gaming Control Board serves as the regulator for all lotteries, charity bingo, and charity bon ku ne operations, while also being responsible for enforcing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations (2).
"The Landsloterij functions as a Public Law Entity under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Finance, while all biweekly draws are overseen by representatives from the Public Prosecutor's Office."
Only authorized retailers or licensed agents approved by the Landsloterij may sell official National Lottery tickets, and these sellers must follow strict reporting, settlement, and responsible-gaming guidelines (2). All National Lottery operations must comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism laws, Responsible Gaming guidelines, transparent auditing procedures, and age restrictions limiting participation to individuals 18 years and older (2).
Source:
https://www.gamingcontrolcuracao.org/regulation/national-lottery
https://gcbcuracaolicensing.com/national-lottery/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
