In recent years, Peru has solidified its status as one of Latin America’s top-notch benchmarks for gaming supervision. Yuri Guerra, the Managing Director of MINCETUR’s DGJCMT, has overseen the adoption of a profound legal framework encompassing casinos, slots, and online gambling.
The representative shared thoughts on the Directorate’s performance throughout the last 12 months. He explained the reasons for the institution’s international acknowledgement and positive impact on Peru’s economic growth amid strengthened customer protection.
General Assessment of DGJCMT’s Operation
At the beginning of 2025, it had been a year since Law No. 31 557 on iGaming regulation entered into force. During that period, the authority had achieved several impressive results.
Key accomplishments made throughout the time:
- 60 new companies licensed to run an online gambling business;
- 280 suppliers of associated services registered;
- 9 global certification labs accredited.
Both Peruvian operators and those from abroad were among the applicants. In Mr Guerra’s opinion, this situation is a clear demonstration of a successful supervisory model in the vertical. Players also benefited from the law’s implementation, gaining more secure sessions thanks to responsible gaming tools.
The legal shift allowed policymakers to formalise the digital segment. The new rules established a well-thought-out tax system and a safe, regulated environment, advantageous for the national treasury.
The country’s oversight format has since proven that responsible gambling can be perfectly aligned with economic development and has become a solid reference for neighbours in the region. To reach this point, a clear vision and a customer-centred strategy were used. Now, the local sphere generates tangible perks for both entrepreneurs and their audiences.
Industry’s Best Development in 2025
Mr Guerra considers the year to be explicitly substantial for the state’s gambling sector. This period highlighted Peru’s global-scale position as a market with some of the most robust casino and betting oversight models.
September brought DGJCMT its largest achievement of the whole year: recognition as the best gaming regulator internationally for 2025. This annual title is awarded to an authority that has delivered outstanding results across the leadership, dedication, and integrity gaming fields.
According to the representative, this accolade further reinforces his organisation’s duty to proceed with:
- protecting consumers;
- encouraging investment contributions;
- growing tax revenues via segment formalisation.
Transparent conditions and legal clarity were among the central factors that evoked interest in local and foreign operators alike. Such terms fostered the creation of new jobs, technological advancements, and the economy’s persistent upward trajectory.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Key Expectations
A balanced supervisory framework, yielding various verticals from physical slot cabinets to online sportsbooks, was designed to support sustainable development across the entire market. The coming year will be devoted to further strengthening solid positions and unlocking achievements of new heights.
In the vertical of brick-and-mortar casinos and gaming terminals, new, stricter tech controls have been adopted. They are aimed at ensuring fair session results and preventing fraud. Additionally, responsible play requirements, including customer security and raised risk awareness, have been tightened.
Such measures were created to:
- increase employment rates in the industry;
- contribute to the economy on a broader scale;
- safeguard the audience on a more profound level.
Combatting Illegal Brands: Core Challenge
Mr Guerra shared that 5,785 sportsbooks have been authorised countrywide since February 2024. In parallel, the Directorate has strengthened its enforcement activities, shutting down uncertified niche projects and coordinating efforts to curb their presence.
Peru’s regulations approve only registered enterprises to offer and promote their services. The supervised marketing pool includes not only banners, SEO, and similar means, but also sponsorships of sports clubs, tournaments, separate matches, athletes, etc.
The same requirements apply to providers of payment systems, slots, odds feeds, and similar products. The supply of illicit solutions leads to immediate licence revocation and a constant ban.
Fundamental results of the new strategy and parallel reforms:
- Around 15% of unauthorised gambling portals have left Peru’s entertainment industry.
- The amount of online and mobile gaming through illegal brands has decreased by a whopping 40%.
- Similar coordinated measures are being prepared for payment gateway developers and financial organisations: transfers with unlawful operators will be blocked.
- Sanctions for unregistered digital activities have been harshened: non-compliance is now governed by the Criminal Code’s Article 243-C.
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