Paraguay’s two national raffle licences expire in November 2026, with G. 55,000,000 minimum monthly fee and 7% netwin once revenue clears the floor

Two companies currently authorised to sell national raffles in Paraguay are approaching the end of their Conajzar licences. For PSPs, acquirers, and banks, the important part is not the prizes — it is the fact that the activity is explicitly split between physical tickets and digital channels, with a defined fee model and a regulator that is also flagging local-authority overreach.

1. Conajzar granted two 24-month authorisations in November 2024 through Resolution N.º 71/2024 and Resolution N.º 77/2024, both issued on 13 November 2024. Based on the term set in those resolutions, the licences are due to expire on 13 November 2026, counting from the effective start of the game operation.
2. The two licensed operators are Grupo Car Show SA, under Resolution Conajzar N.º 71/2024, and Technologies Development of Paraguay SA (TDP SA), under Resolution Conajzar N.º 77/2024, according to Conajzar president Carlos Liseras, speaking to Última Hora.
3. The authorisations cover nationwide raffle sales with high-value prizes, including 0 km cars, motorcycles, quad bikes, and electric scooters, among others. The model is not limited to paper tickets: Conajzar says the scheme also includes official websites and mobile apps operated by the companies.
4. The economic framework sets a guaranteed minimum monthly fee of G. 55.000.000. If monthly collections exceed that amount, the operators must pay 7% on netwin, calculated from gross revenue minus prizes paid. The minimum fee is adjusted every 12 months starting from month 13, and the Dirección Nacional de Ingresos Tributarios (DNIT) is responsible for collection and administration of these resources.
5. Liseras told Última Hora that Larifamos EAS, tied to Resolution N.º 33/2024, has already expired, while the permit for Giro Win Gaming EAS was rescinded at the company’s own request. He also warned about irregular raffles and draws, including physical and digital formats, and said some municipalities issue authorisations beyond their legal powers. Under article 23, paragraph c, of Law 7438, municipalities may authorise local raffles within their jurisdiction, including social, sports, educational, and religious entities, as well as strictly local commercial raffles.

Liseras said the problems are particularly visible in Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná and the surrounding area. For payment providers, the practical takeaway is simple: Paraguay’s raffle business is not a single bucket. National operators, local municipal permits, and unlicensed digital offers are being treated as different things by the regulator, which matters when underwriting, acquiring, or deciding whether a MID should stay open.