Online casino gambling is not legally authorized in Guam, as the territory maintains strict prohibitions against most forms of gambling activities (1). Under Guam Code Title 9, Chapter 64, gambling activities are generally illegal throughout the territory, with very limited exceptions for certain activities like bingo conducted by tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and licensed cockfighting (2). The territory has consistently rejected attempts to legalize casino gambling, with voters turning down proposals in 1996, 2004, and subsequent years, showing decreasing acceptance toward legalized gambling over time.
Guam's gambling laws were further strengthened in 2017 when the legislature passed Public Law 34-15, which eliminated previous exemptions that allowed gambling activities during fairs and carnivals, including the annual Liberation Day carnival (1). The new regulations specifically prohibit gaming machines and include penalties for illegal importation and operation of gambling devices. As an unincorporated U.S. territory, Guam has the authority to regulate gambling within its borders independently of federal oversight, and officials have chosen to maintain restrictive policies.
"The people of Guam have decisively rejected casino-style gambling at the voting booth five times since the year 2000."
While land-based gambling remains largely prohibited, online casino activities exist in a legal gray area where the territory has not established specific regulations addressing internet gambling (1). However, since most forms of gambling are illegal under Guam law, online casinos would fall under the general prohibition. Local authorities have not actively pursued prosecution of individual players who access offshore gambling sites, but operators seeking to establish licensed online casino operations within Guam's jurisdiction would face legal restrictions. Residents who wish to gamble online typically access international casino sites that operate outside Guam's regulatory framework.
Source:
https://guamlegislature.com/34th_public_laws_content.htm
https://www.postguam.com/news/local/casino-gambling-ban-proposed/article_2cba8ab4-0fa0-11e7-bb80-4b9e8230bb22.html
Last updated: 20-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
