Peru’s government believes that adoption of new gambling laws and standards is going smoothly following the implementation of federal reforms in 2024.
As of February 2024, Peru has enacted Law No. 31557, referred to as the Law Regulating Remote Gaming and Remote Sports Betting. Devised over a two-year period, the law aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for online gambling and sports betting, supporting both the digital economy and public welfare programmes.
Oversight of Peru’s online gambling market has been assigned to MINCETUR, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, which is responsible for licensing and market supervision.
The newly established regulatory system has stimulated sustainable growth in the sector. MINCETUR has authorised 60 technology platforms and registered 280 domestic and international service providers.
The market is now supported by nine accredited international certification laboratories, which act as partners to the regulatory regime. Nationwide, the number of authorised venues has risen to 4,516, following the registration of 683 new sports betting establishments since December 2024.
Officials at MINCETUR see the current momentum as a strong endorsement of Peru’s modern regulatory structure, which has attracted investors bringing both job creation and innovative solutions.
Strict Tax Disciplines
Peru’s tax revenues have grown significantly under Law No. 31557. Operators’ monthly net income is subject to a 12% tax, calculated after platform maintenance costs. Additionally, Peruvian residents must pay a 1% consumption tax on every bet placed a mandate introduced by President Dina Boluarte. However the rate has been temporarily reduced to 0.3% until 1 July 2025 to ease the transition.
Peru is now recognised across Latin America as a leading authority in regulatory governance, becoming the third jurisdiction in the region to introduce a dedicated online gambling regime.
Neighbouring countries are using Peru’s structured and transparent approach as a blueprint for their own digital economy reforms.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Operators functioning without authorisation now face severe financial and criminal penalties. The maximum fine for operating without a licence is 990,000 soles (approximately £207,000), alongside potential prison sentences of up to four years.
MINCETUR also holds the authority to block access to unauthorised websites and to disrupt payment services linked to illegal operators.
Its enforcement division, the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT), has removed 15% of illegal gambling websites while reducing the presence of unlicensed digital platforms by 40%.
Public Interest in a Safer Gambling Culture
The government has launched school-based awareness campaigns to educate the public about gambling addiction. Simultaneously, industry training programmes have been implemented to promote standards of responsible conduct among companies.
Collaborative initiatives with gaming associations reinforce Peru’s long-term commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and building a safer gambling environment.
Peru’s continued development of digital economy policies uses the successful implementation of its gambling reform as a guiding model for emerging markets seeking to balance regulatory control with innovation and public benefit.
Dingnews.com 09/05/2025