{"id":12866,"date":"2025-07-18T13:29:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T13:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=gambling&#038;p=12866"},"modified":"2025-07-18T13:29:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T13:29:36","slug":"dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in","status":"publish","type":"gambling","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic eyes tighter gaming rules as casino operators weigh in"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dominican Republic is poised for a major overhaul of its gambling sector, with a new regulatory bill under review in Congress. The proposal would establish a dedicated regulatory authority\u2014the General Directorate of Gaming\u2014under the Ministry of Finance, centralizing oversight of sports betting, casinos, online wagering, slot machines, raffles, and digital lotteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year\u2019s Resolution 136\u20112024 introduced an updated licensing regime for online casinos and sports betting. Now, authorities are building on that foundation, adding stricter licensing controls and enhanced tax enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While industry stakeholders appreciate the move toward regulation, the Dominican Casino Association (ADCJ) has urged for balanced and thorough consultation, warning that overly restrictive rules on operating hours, licensing tiers, and renewal processes may drive bettors underground.<\/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\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12868\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in3-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/dominican-republic-eyes-tighter-gaming-rules-as-casino-operators-weigh-in3-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADCJ President David Moniz emphasized the need for legislation that protects consumers and supports legal industry growth, rather than pushing players toward illegal alternatives. The association has offered to collaborate with lawmakers to develop a fair and sustainable framework. 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