Dominican Republic's Chamber approves gambling regulation bill
The Dominican Republic's Chamber of Deputies approved a gambling regulation bill in two consecutive votes on 23 July. The proposal would create a unified licensing regime, impose 500-metre separation rules and suspend new licences for 10 years, except for casinos in hotels and tourist areas. Amendments send the text back to the Senate.
A 10-year pause and 500-metre separation rules could limit retail expansion while preserving an exception for hotel and tourist-area casinos.