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Dominican Republic Senate approves first reading of gambling regulation bill

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The Dominican Republic’s Senate approved the first reading of a bill to establish licensing and oversight rules for gambling, according to reports. The proposal covers retail and online activities, with measures including stronger identity checks, advertising controls and restrictions intended to prevent underage gambling; figures cited in the bill list more than 71,000 registered lottery and sports-betting locations.

The bill could reshape licensing and compliance requirements across the Dominican Republic’s gambling market.

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