The Gaming Authority of Guyana was launched on December 1, 2008, in accordance with section 32(1) of the Gambling Prevention (Amendment) Act Cap 9:02. The main functions of the Authority are set out in Section 32 of Cap 9:02. These functions include, overseeing, supervising, regulating and guiding the gaming sector in Guyana. Moreover, the Gaming Authority is the appointed Supervisory Authority for casino, betting shops and lotteries under the Anti-money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act Cap 10:11.