{"id":12525,"date":"2025-06-27T13:34:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=gambling&#038;p=12525"},"modified":"2025-06-27T13:34:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:34:54","slug":"dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat","status":"publish","type":"gambling","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic out of sync as gambling reform misses the beat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Dominican Republic\u2019s long-awaited gambling regulation feels more like a slow ballad than an upbeat anthem, as industry players and legal experts press for clarity and urgency. The executive\u2019s draft bill aims to overhaul the current framework by creating a dedicated <strong>General Directorate for Gambling<\/strong>, unifying regulation across casinos, sports betting, lottery terminals, bingos (electronic and traditional), and online gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/la-fiesta-link-mundovideo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/la-fiesta-link-mundovideo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/la-fiesta-link-mundovideo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/la-fiesta-link-mundovideo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But not everyone is convinced. The <strong>Dominican Association of Casinos (ADCJ)<\/strong> criticized the rushed presentation, calling it <em>\u201cmissing the beat\u201d <\/em>of constructive dialogue. While acknowledging the bill includes positive reforms\u2014like user protection clauses and stronger rights for license holders\u2014the ADCJ cautioned that excessive rigidity, increased bureaucracy and the requirement for separate licenses for slots versus casinos could drive major operators underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat2-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat2-768x339.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, legal expert <strong>Yamile Guti\u00e9rrez<\/strong> urged a deeper review, suggesting legislation should explicitly define regulatory authority instead of delegating vague powers. She also proposed a tax structure tied to <strong>Gross Gaming Revenue<\/strong>, with proceeds channeled into public health, addiction prevention, and youth sports programs\u2014practices common in other Latin American jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12527\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/dominican-republic-out-of-sync-as-gambling-reform-misses-the-beat3-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its ambitions, the bill has hit discord. Critics say it prioritizes revenue over social responsibility, citing steep licensing fees, tight spatial restrictions near schools and churches, and limited provisions for problem gambling aside from the standard &#8220;gambling affects your health&#8221; warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With lawmakers divided and the Senate still reviewing, stakeholders warn that a piecemeal or overly fiscal focus could tip the industry\u2019s cadence off-key. Without balanced social, fiscal, and operational harmonies, the country risks derailing a well-timed reform\u2014leaving both operators and citizens offbeat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mientras el mundo avanza en regulaci\u00f3n del juego, Rep\u00fablica Dominicana va a contratiempo. 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