Haiti establishes ANJHA and requires gambling payments through DGI
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Haiti's government, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, formalised the creation of ANJHA to regulate gambling nationwide. Decrees set licensing, operating, player-protection and anti-money-laundering rules; operators must make licence and other required payments through the DGI, the designated tax-collection authority.
Haiti's government, through the Ministry of Economy and Finance, has formalised the creation of ANJHA to regulate and supervise gambling nationwide. Its remit covers casinos, betting operations and informal lottery outlets known locally as borlettes.
Decrees published in the official gazette Le Moniteur established ANJHA, set operating rules and created a tax regime for gambling. The measures cover licensing, operating requirements, protections for players and minors, anti-money-laundering provisions and sanctions for non-compliance.
Operators must make payments through the DGI, Haiti's only authorised collector of taxes, fees, contributions and other amounts due. Payments for licences, authorisations and other obligations must use the DGI's official channels and be supported by receipts, the ministry said.
ANJHA will be based in Port-au-Prince and may establish offices elsewhere. Its duties include publishing a list of authorised operators, promoting responsible gambling and ensuring compliance with the rules. Authorities said the measure aimed to bring order to a fragmented market and formed part of the state's strategy against money laundering, illicit financial flows and terrorist financing.