Peru prepares advertising rules and proposes lower gambling fines

Peru's MINCETUR is preparing amendments covering gambling advertising, administrative sanctions and technical standards, while tax reforms remain under review. Yuri Guerra Padilla, director general of casino games and slot machines, told the report the government is prioritising advertising standards, taxation and responsible gambling. ^[1]

MINCETUR opened a consultation on a draft decree that would cut the maximum fine for very serious online gambling and sports betting breaches from 200 to 70 UIT. The proposal also sets fines of up to 11 UIT for minor and 35 UIT for serious infringements, with reductions of up to 50% for admitted responsibility except for repeat offenders. ^[2]

At its annual conference in Lima, the International Association of Gaming Regulators addressed prediction markets, illegal gambling, cross-border self-exclusion, digital intermediaries, artificial intelligence, money laundering, payments and sports integrity. ^[3][4]

Reports cited

1. Peru prepares new gambling advertising rules as tax reforms stay under review
2. Peru's MINCETUR proposes cutting maximum online gambling fines to 70 UIT
3. IAGR annual conference opens in Lima with prediction markets on agenda
4. IAGR conference in Lima addresses self-exclusion and illegal market

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