The parliamentary Commission for Economics and Finance in Paraguay last week indicated that it would meet on Tuesday, 8 May to analyse a proposal to create regulations for gaming. A bill presented by Diputada Zulma Gómez seeks to modify Articles 21 & 22 of Law #1.016/97, which establishes the legal parameters for the exploitation of games of chance.

President of the Commission, Hans Thielmann, has arranged a meeting with the President of the National Gaming Commission, Cristian Vera, to discuss the various proposals before Legislators, including suggested changes presented by Zulma Gomez to regulate lottery play. This could be beneficial to local governments, the State and create more employment.

Members of Parliament hope to analyse other proposals in order to establish a legal framework for gaming in Paraguay. High on the list of priorities is limiting the three daily lottery draws to just one, as at present the twenty-one weekly draws cause confusion amongst those betting. The ultimate aim of the discussions is to formulate a gaming law that provides more control over gaming venues in Paraguay and increases public participation for more gaming tax revenue. (E-05.03.07)

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