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Gambling licensing in Dominican Republic
The Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance, part of the Ministry of Finance, regulates gambling in the Dominican Republic. Land-based casinos and sportsbooks are licensed under Law 35-2016, and the state-supervised lottery operators run their games online. No usable public list of online licence holders was found, so the brands here need checking.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Law 35-2016 on Casinos and Games of Chance, with licensed sportsbooks and lotteries operating online
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Online sports betting
- Land-based casinos
- Casino games
- National lotteries
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a Ministry of Finance licence for betting or casino operations
- Be a company registered in the Dominican Republic
- Pay licence fees and taxes on gaming revenue
- Verify player identity and age, and follow responsible gambling rules
Legislation and standards
Law 35-2016
The main gambling statute, covering casinos, betting and games of chance.
Implementing regulations of Law 35-2016
Set licensing, technical and operating conditions for gambling businesses.
Tax Code provisions on gaming
Cover the taxes and duties payable on gambling revenue.