Is Gambling Legal in Peru?

Peru has had a legal framework for land-based gambling since 1999. Online casino and sports betting were brought into scope in 2022, with the law updated a year later to tighten definitions and clarify tax rules.

The market is run by the DGJCMT, a department within the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. It issues licences, checks compliance, and monitors both land-based and online operators.

With clear requirements, relatively low taxes, and rising internet use, Peru is one of the more straightforward entry points into Latin America.

Online Gambling in Peru

Regulatory Authority	Directorate General of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT)
Key legislation	Law No. 31557 (2022)
Allowed activities	Among others: online casino games online lotteries online sports betting
Prohibited activities	Among others: unlicensed gambling participation of minors in any form of gambling cryptocurrency payments for gambling games not registered or technically certified (e.g. uncertified software)
Taxation and fees	12% of Net Revenue (bets – payouts – 2% deductible) 0.3% ISC on turnover: From 20 January 2025 to 30 June 2025 1% ISC on turnover: From 1 July 2025 onwards
Licence validity / duration	6 years
Benefits of the market	Competitive tax rates Peru’s 12% net revenue tax and low turnover-based ISC (starting at just 0.3%) make it more operator-friendly than many neighbouring markets, such as Colombia. Clear and comprehensive regulation Peru's solid legal framework covers both land-based and online gambling, offering long-term legal certainty for operators entering the market.
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Key legislation	Law No. 27153 (1999)
Allowed activities	Among others: land-based casino games (e.g. blackjack, roulette, poker) slot machines in authorised venues
Prohibited activities	Among others: participation of minors in any form of gambling cryptocurrency payments for gambling betting by athletes, referees, or match officials on related events games not registered or technically certified (e.g. rigged machines)
Taxation	12% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)