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PS 989

Para añadir un nuevo inciso (I) a la Sección 2 de la Ley 221-1948, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Juegos de Azar y Autorización de Máquinas Tragamonedas en los Casinos”, con el fin de autorizar el juego de bingo en los paradores.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill authorizes bingo games in paradores, expanding gambling operations beyond casinos to small hotels.

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Bill Summary · PS 989

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 989 proposes to amend Puerto Rico's 1948 Gambling Law by adding a new subsection that would authorize bingo games to be operated in paradores (small hotels/inns). Currently, bingo operations are restricted to casinos under existing law, and this bill would expand those permissions to include parador establishments.

Why is this important

This change could generate additional revenue streams for small parador businesses and the government through licensing and taxation, while also expanding gambling entertainment options for tourists and locals. However, it represents a significant shift in Puerto Rico's regulated gambling framework by introducing games of chance to smaller hospitality venues beyond traditional casino settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory capacity: Whether the existing Gaming Commission has adequate resources to oversee and regulate bingo operations across numerous paradores versus concentrated casino locations
  • Social impact concerns: Potential increased problem gambling rates if bingo becomes more accessible in neighborhood paradores rather than destination casinos, and effects on vulnerable populations
  • Revenue distribution: Unclear how licensing fees, taxes, and revenue-sharing would be structured between paradores, the government, and existing casino operators who may oppose this competition

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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