Panama gambling market records $1.33bn in wagers in January–May 2026
Panama’s authorised gambling operators recorded $1,328.8m in gross wagers from January to May 2026, up 16.2% year on year, according to figures attributed to the Junta de Control de Juegos and the Contraloría General de la República. Type A gaming machines accounted for $932.4m, while online gambling generated $299.6m, up 57%.
The figures show the relative scale and growth of land-based machines and online gambling in Panama’s regulated market.