Legal Framework

Kansspelen — Legal Framework

Reform of the legal framework is an important part of the current Gambling Sector Reform in Sint Maarten. The existing legislation on gambling is being reviewed and modernized and is expected to be brought together in a new ordinance: the Kansspelverordening.

Until the new Kansspelverordening enters into force, the current legal framework remains applicable. Below you will find an overview of the existing legal framework for gambling in Sint Maarten. Click on one of the three sections below to jump directly to the relevant legislation.

Gambling regulation in Sint Maarten currently rests on three main pillars: lotteries, land-based games of chance, including casinos, and offshore / online games of chance. Each pillar has its own legal basis, supported by national decrees and ministerial regulations governing implementation, enforcement and licensing. The sections below provide an overview of the applicable legal framework for each area, including the relevant validity periods where available.

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