16 OctRegulation
DGJA warns unauthorised betting shops and lottery concessionaires of sanctions
Unauthorised betting-shop operators and involved concessionaires face sanctions and possible provisional suspensions.
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October 2026
15 OctRegulation
DGJA begins operations and bans new lottery outlets in Dominican Republic
Lottery operators cannot open new outlets under the Dominican Republic’s newly operational DGJA prohibition.
15 OctRegulation
Fenabanca questions Dominican gambling law changes on shop distances and game sales
The law’s shop-distance and game-sale rules affect how traditional lottery operators can run their businesses.
September 2026
1 SepRegulation
Dominican Republic records higher slot and casino tax receipts in July
Slot and casino tax receipts increased while lottery and betting outlet receipts fell during the first month under tax changes.
August 2026
31 AugRegulation
Dominican Republic records higher casino and slot tax receipts following tax changes
Higher casino and slot-machine tax receipts increase the gambling sector’s contribution to government revenue.
31 AugRegulation
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill proposing 10-year freeze on new venues
Prospective operators face a proposed licensing freeze, while existing operators would need regularisation and compliance-based renewal assessments.
27 AugRegulation
Fundación Primero Justicia seeks inquiry into alleged payments over Dominican gambling bill
Operators face proposed lottery licensing restrictions and online gaming taxation while the Senate reviews amendments amid payment allegations.
21 AugRegulation
Dominican Republic deputies approve proposed gambling tax debt discounts
Operators seeking proposed tax debt discounts would first need regularisation and registration, while Senate consideration remains pending.
20 AugRegulation
Dominican Senate plans renewed review of gambling bill with ten-year lottery licence freeze
The proposal would freeze new lottery outlet licences for ten years and tax gross online gaming sales at 10%.
18 AugLicences & markets
Appuesta launches online sportsbook in Dominican Republic
Appuesta’s authorised launch adds digital sports betting with local payment methods to the Dominican Republic’s market.
12 AugEnforcement & compliance
Dominican prosecutors destroy seized gaming machines and unusable equipment
The destruction disposes of seized gambling equipment no longer required in active cases.
12 AugRegulation
ADOBAD seeks Senate review of Dominican gambling legislation
The association seeks Senate scrutiny of gambling legislation following virtual racing licence disclosures.
10 AugRegulation
ADOBAD urges Dominican Senate to review virtual racing legislation
The association’s request seeks legislative review of virtual horse racing provisions.
6 AugRegulation
Dominican racing commission disputes betting outlet expansion allegations
The response disputes licensing figures and reinforces the commission’s claimed oversight authority.
4 AugRegulation
Dominican betting associations challenge amended gambling bill
The objections seek changes to licensing and competition rules before the bill advances.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
Dominican Republic plans gambling licence review under proposed law
The planned review would subject existing gambling licences to scrutiny under the new framework.
30 JulRegulation
Dominican official proposes post-reform gambling permit review
The proposed review could subject existing permissions and activities to renewed scrutiny.
25 JulRegulation
Dominican deputies return amended gambling bill to Senate
Senators must reconsider the amended framework before the bill can advance.
24 JulRegulation
Dominican deputies approve gambling bill and return it to Senate
The vote advances the gambling bill without completing the legislative process.
24 JulRegulation
Dominican deputies approve amended gambling regulation bill
Senators must assess the amendments before the proposed regulatory framework advances.
22 JulRegulation
Dominican Republic Senate receives gambling regulatory proposal
The proposal would revise regulation across several retail gambling categories.
21 JulRegulation
Dominican Republic receives new gambling regulation bill
The bill opens a legislative process to revise the Dominican Republic’s gambling framework.
16 JulRegulation
Fenabanca proposes changes to Dominican betting regularisation plan
The proposals seek revised entry conditions for betting shops joining the regularisation process.
Recent developments
Licences
- Appuesta launches online sportsbook in Dominican Republic
Appuesta’s authorised launch adds digital sports betting with local payment methods to the Dominican Republic’s market.
Enforcement & compliance
- Dominican prosecutors destroy seized gaming machines and unusable equipment
The destruction disposes of seized gambling equipment no longer required in active cases.
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