16 OctRegulation
Uruguay's parliament reallocates incremental betting VAT revenue from January 2027
The new allocation redirects incremental sports-betting VAT to named sports bodies and excludes AUF.
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Operators active
- Cipriani 2026-08-19 · entry
- Cipriani 2026-08-27 · entry
- Casino Parque Hotel 2026-09-14 · entry
- Baluma 2026-09-08 · entry
- Casino Parque Hotel 2026-08-25 · entry
- Casino Parque Hotel 2026-08-24 · entry
Timeline
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October 2026
September 2026
14 SepLicences & markets
DGC reopens Casino Parque Hotel in Uruguay following US$650,000 investment
DGC assumes administration of the reopened casino following investment in machines, equipment and other assets.
1 SepRegulation
Cuoasec proposes online gambling framework linking licences to physical casinos in Uruguay
The proposal would reserve online operations for physical casino licensees while requiring self-exclusion and addiction prevention funding.
August 2026
31 AugRegulation
CUOASEC’s Luis Gama urges Uruguay to advance online casino regulation
CUOASEC’s Luis Gama is pressing Uruguay to stop postponing online casino regulation.
27 AugLicences & markets
Cipriani targets October 2027 opening for Uruguay’s San Rafael casino complex
Suppliers and investors have an October 2027 opening target, with construction expected to finish between April and May 2027.
25 AugDeals & M&A
Uruguay’s casino directorate takes over Casino Parque Hotel management from September
The directorate will assume casino management, rent the building and buy operating machines; Bergara says this will eliminate municipal losses.
24 AugDeals & M&A
Uruguay’s MEF takes over Casino Parque Hotel management in September
The management transfer and employee departures mark an operational transition, with reopening dates still tentative.
19 AugLicences & markets
Cipriani considers temporary Uruguay casino as San Rafael opening slips to 2027
Cipriani’s proposed temporary casino requires government approval and agreed operating conditions following delays to San Rafael.
18 AugRegulation
CUOASEC submits online gambling regulation proposal to Uruguay's government
Uruguay’s proposal would limit online gambling to state-authorised providers and introduce unauthorised platform blocking and a national user register.
July 2026
28 JulEnforcement & compliance
La Banca warns of impersonation through social media advertising
The warning alerts users to advertising impersonating Uruguay’s regulated betting network.
17 JulRegulation
Uruguay’s DNLQ plans AI tools against illegal betting
The tools are intended to support action against unlicensed online betting.
Recent developments
Licences
- DGC reopens Casino Parque Hotel in Uruguay following US$650,000 investment
DGC assumes administration of the reopened casino following investment in machines, equipment and other assets.
- Cipriani targets October 2027 opening for Uruguay’s San Rafael casino complex
Suppliers and investors have an October 2027 opening target, with construction expected to finish between April and May 2027.
- Cipriani considers temporary Uruguay casino as San Rafael opening slips to 2027
Cipriani’s proposed temporary casino requires government approval and agreed operating conditions following delays to San Rafael.
Enforcement & compliance
- La Banca warns of impersonation through social media advertising
The warning alerts users to advertising impersonating Uruguay’s regulated betting network.
Deals
- Uruguay’s casino directorate takes over Casino Parque Hotel management from September
The directorate will assume casino management, rent the building and buy operating machines; Bergara says this will eliminate municipal losses.
- Uruguay’s MEF takes over Casino Parque Hotel management in September
The management transfer and employee departures mark an operational transition, with reopening dates still tentative.
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