Dominican regulator identifies seven authorised operators and flags 81 unlicensed platforms
DGJA set a 15 November deadline for voluntary declarations amid new Law 86-26 rollout
Key Takeaways
- The Dirección General de Apuestas identified seven authorised online gaming operators on 10 November 2026.
- The DGJA alerted to approximately 81 platforms that may be operating without state authorisation.
- The communication was an identification of existing authorised operators, not the grant of new licences.
- 15 November is the deadline for certain companies to submit a voluntary declaration, which does not itself equal authorisation.
The Dirección General de Apuestas (DGJA) announced on 10 November 2026 that it has officially identified seven authorised operators of online gaming and warned that approximately 81 platforms may be operating without the required state authorisation. The DGJA specified that the communication does not amount to the granting of new licences but rather identifies operators that already held authorisation.
Recognised operators and unlicensed platforms
The DGJA listed the seven recognised companies: Game Technology International, Betcris Banca de Apuesta, Juancito Sport, Gogo Sport, Orobet, Breeze Management and Drbets. The regulator’s notice was issued as part of the rollout of the new framework established by Law 86-26. The figure of around 81 companies refers to platforms that, according to the DGJA, may be carrying out activities without state authorisation.
Pending steps and deadlines
Implementation of the new regulatory model still requires approval of a resolution that will set licence fees, applicable requirements and operational conditions for operators. The body known as the Consejo de Juego has not yet held its first meeting and no date has been announced for the grant of new authorisations. The regulator set 15 November as the deadline for certain companies to submit a voluntary declaration; the DGJA warned that such a declaration does not by itself constitute an authorisation to operate. Companies must meet the requirements and procedures provided by the regulation to obtain the corresponding permit.
My name is Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación. The information was originally published in Sector del Juego on 10 November 2026. For context on related matters see the section on regulation and B2B clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the DGJA announce on 10 November 2026?
The DGJA announced it had identified seven authorised online gaming operators and warned of around 81 platforms operating without licence; the notice clarified it did not grant new licences.
Which companies were recognised by the DGJA?
The recognised companies are Game Technology International, Betcris Banca de Apuesta, Juancito Sport, Gogo Sport, Orobet, Breeze Management and Drbets, as listed in the DGJA communication of 10 November 2026.
What does the voluntary declaration with a 15 November deadline imply?
The voluntary declaration allows certain companies to inform the regulator by 15 November, but the DGJA emphasised that submitting this declaration does not in itself constitute authorisation to operate; companies must follow the regulatory requirements and procedures to obtain a permit.
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Miguel Sandoval
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Miguel Sandoval tracks gambling legislation, licensing, and regulator enforcement — from Spain's DGOJ and the Latin American authorities to the UKGC, the MGA, and the state-by-state map in North America. The reports answer three questions precisely — what changed, where, and who it affects — with jurisdictions, dates, and penalties cited exactly as published. Operators and compliance officers read Miguel Sandoval to know which rulebook moved before their next meeting.
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