Dominican lawmaker defends proposed gambling bill amid industry criticism
Dominican lawmaker Rogelio Genao Lanza defended the proposed General Gambling Law as it advances through Congress, disputing criticism of its tax and regulatory effects. The proposal would create an autonomous gaming directorate and establish operator controls, lottery and advertising rules, and measures addressing gambling-related harm; it also includes tax-debt relief conditions for eligible operators.
The bill could centralise oversight and change registration, tax and operating requirements for Dominican gambling businesses.