The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) has confirmed the ‘soft launch’ of “Sunday Gaming” from February 8th, 2026, but maintains that “agent participation is voluntary.”
The NLCB explained that Sunday gaming already forms part of the local entertainment landscape, with casinos in T&T open on Sundays.
It added that the initiative extends regulated gaming services into an additional day, while maintaining strong oversight, integrity and responsible gaming standards.
Unlike mandatory rollouts, it said the programme adopts a soft launch approach, allowing agents to participate at their “discretion”, adding that participation is entirely optional for both agents and customers.
However, the NLCB underscored its commitment to responsible gaming and player protection, noting that gaming will remain suspended on all religious public holidays in keeping with national observances and long-standing policy.
Beyond gaming, it noted that the rollout promises broader benefits, including the availability of essential bill payment services seven days a week and increased revenue via commissions for NLCB agents.
The NLCB also pointed to Jamaica having implemented similar measures over a decade ago, with lotteries in the US and Europe also operating seven days a week.