Online poker in Grenada operates under the Gaming Act 21/2016, which was enacted to regulate the use of gaming machines, the conduct of lotteries and betting, and gaming in general (1). Gaming is defined by the Act as playing any game of chance for a prize, which includes every form of gaming using a gaming machine, betting, and participating in a lottery (1). The Gaming Act gave effect to the establishment of a Gaming Commission, whose responsibility is to facilitate the application and issuance of gaming licenses (1).
The Inland Revenue Division, operating under the Ministry of Finance, administers gaming tax collection and enforcement related to gambling activities in Grenada (1). Gaming tax is charged on gross receipts of every person who provides facilities for gaming, with rates varying depending on the type of gaming activity provided (1). Players must be 18 years or older to participate in all forms of gambling in Grenada, and operators must obtain proper licensing through the Gaming Commission to legally offer gambling services (2).
"Gaming Tax was enacted with a view of regulating the use of gaming machines, the conduct of lotteries and betting, and gaming in general. The Gaming Act gave effect to the establishment of a Gaming Commission, whose responsibility is to facilitate the application and issuance of a gaming license."
The regulatory framework established in 2016 marked a significant development in Grenada's gambling oversight, as there was no comprehensive law to regulate the gaming sector prior to this legislation (2). Gambling operators must comply with tax obligations, which include a 30% rate on gross receipts for persons providing facilities for betting, with gaming tax due on the 10th of every month (1). The Gaming Commission and Inland Revenue Division work together to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and tax obligations, creating a regulated environment for legal gambling activities including online poker within Grenada's jurisdiction.
Source:
https://ird.gd/index.php/taxes/gaming-tax
https://laws.gov.gd/
Last updated: 03-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
