Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has introduced a new bill that proposes the creation of a centralized regulatory authority to oversee all forms of gambling and betting activities. This initiative aims to strengthen the country’s gambling framework by establishing the General Directorate of Gaming (DGJA), which will fall under the Ministry of Finance. The bill, recently submitted to the National Congress, is designed to regulate everything from sports betting to casinos, online gambling, raffles, and electronic lotteries. A Stronger Regulatory Body and Comprehensive Oversight The creation of the DGJA is a direct response to the challenges in the Dominican gambling sector, which has seen rapid growth, especially in online platforms. The new authority will focus on registration, oversight, control, and licensing of gambling activities. This move comes after the country’s 2024 resolution, which set a more structured regulatory system for online sports betting and casinos. The DGJA will have the power to enforce industry compliance, issue sanctions, and manage tax… Read More

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