Is Gambling Legal in Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic offers one of the most structured gambling environments in the Caribbean. Land-based casinos are regulated under long-standing national law, with many venues tied to the country’s tourism sector. Retail sports betting is legal and widespread, particularly around baseball – a core part of local culture.

Online gambling was formally regulated in 2024 under Resolution No. 136-2024. Both online casinos and sports betting now require a licence, and there are clear rules on hosting, taxes, and responsible gambling. With high internet usage and a strong land-based presence, the Dominican Republic is shaping up to be a reliable, mid-sized market for regulated iGaming in the region.

Online Gambling in the Dominican Republic

Regulatory Authority	Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance (DCJA)
Key legislation	Resolution No.136-2024
Allowed activities	Among others: online casino games (e.g. slots, table games) online sports betting (fixed-odds and pari-mutuel) both require separate licences platforms must be hosted on Dominican servers
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without a licence offering online gambling services not hosted locally failing to implement mandatory responsible gambling tools (e.g. deposit limits, session warnings)
Taxation and fees	Licence fee: approx. EUR 297,560 for 5 years
Licence validity / duration	5 years
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Land-Based Gambling in the Dominican Republic

Key legislation	Law No. 351 (1964) Law No. 140-02 (partially amended by Law No. 139-11)
Allowed activities	Among others: land-based casino games (e.g. slots, blackjack, roulette) in licensed venues land-based sports betting through authorised outlets
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without a licence
Taxation	Land-based casinos: 29% tax on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) Retail sports betting: approx. EUR 3,384/year tax for outlets in large cities approx. EUR 2,256/year outside large cities one-time registration fee: ~EUR 7,520 1% monthly tax on gross revenue

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