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Dominican Republic Senate committee merges gambling legislation proposals

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The Dominican Republic Senate Finance Committee has advanced the merger of proposals to regulate the wider gaming industry and betting, according to reports. Legislators reviewed and approved amendments to articles 34 to 44; separately, the Ministry of Finance and Economy has proposed licensing requirements for certain cruise ships with casinos.

The proposals could establish licensing and oversight requirements for gambling businesses and casino operations on qualifying cruise ships.

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Dominican Republic Senate approves first reading of gambling regulation bill

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.

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