Peru blocks 50 more online betting platforms, bringing total to 86 disabled

Mincetur blocked 50 online gaming and sports betting platforms in its latest enforcement operation, bringing the total to 86 disabled technological platforms that, according to the Ministry, now represent more than half of the detected unauthorized offering. The public body says its plan aims to block 157 platforms before the end of 2026, and that actions include measures against domains, payment methods and content linked to unauthorized sites.

## What Mincetur did in the latest offensive against unauthorized platforms

The Directorate General of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT) coordinated the operation together with the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The blocking affected domains identified as providers of betting and gambling without the authorization required by Peruvian regulation, and actions were carried out targeting payment channels and gaming material that facilitated service provision from those sites.

Interventions on domains and payment gateways seek to isolate the operations of unauthorized operators and reduce their ability to attract and serve customers in the country. The DGJCMT uses a database of approximately 2 000 domains compiled from public lists of gaming authorities in other countries as a reference to identify platforms that could be serving users in Peru without local registration.

Legal framework: Law No. 31 557 and obligations for national and foreign platforms

The regulation that introduced remote betting to Peru is Law No. 31 557. That law requires that online gaming and remote sports betting platforms serving players in Peru hold an authorization issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). The law applies to companies domiciled in Peru as well as to foreign operators offering services to Peruvian customers.

The tax regime imposes a monthly levy of 12% on the relevant taxable base for remote gaming and remote sports betting activities. In addition, the regulation requires non-resident companies serving the Peruvian market to register for tax purposes with the National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT).

## Inspections, closures and seizures: operational scope in 2025–2026

Mincetur reports having completed 5 195 inspections at casino venues and slot machine halls, and 4 572 additional inspections focused on technological platforms and betting venues. Those totals show a clear expansion of enforcement activity since remote gaming became regulated nationally; government planning documents already recorded more than 3 200 inspections of technological platforms and remote betting through September 2025.

Recent actions included the seizure of sports betting equipment by Mincetur, the National Police of Peru and the Public Prosecutor's Office in an operation in Chilca, located in the Junín region. Authorities ordered the closure of 17 sports betting points and 10 slot machine halls linked to unauthorized operations.

## How the domain database works and foreign participation

The DGJCMT maintains the database of about 2 000 domains as a preventive and investigative tool. That list is fed by public lists published by international gaming authorities and serves as a reference when searching for platforms that potentially serve Peruvian players without authorization.

Foreign companies may operate legally in the Peruvian market, but they must complete the registration and authorization procedure with Mincetur. Additionally, SUNAT requires tax registration of non-resident operators providing services in Peru, so international participation is conditioned on both regulatory and fiscal compliance.

## What this strategy means for the market and operators

The Government's stated objective is to move the bulk of online gambling activity into the Peruvian regulated market through blockings, inspections and closures of unauthorized venues. The operational scope shows measures are not limited to blocking domains: they include seizures, physical closures and control of payment methods. This effort relates directly to [regulatory supervision](/regulation) and market integrity.

For operators already authorized, the public actions imply a reduction in competition from unregistered actors. For foreign operators interested in the market, the message is clear: they may participate but must complete authorization and tax registration procedures.

"The measure seeks to limit the capacity of unauthorized operators to continue serving customers in Peru," Mincetur said in its statement on the latest blocking operation.

## Monitoring and targets for 2026

Mincetur has set a target to identify and block 157 unauthorized technological platforms before the end of 2026. Progress toward that goal is reflected in the current figure of 86 blocked domains, which includes the 50 added in the latest tranche. The Ministry has framed these measures within a broader plan to consolidate the regulated market and ensure tax and administrative compliance by those operating from abroad.

Regulatory implications remain focused on enforcement of Law No. 31 557, continued supervision by the Directorate General of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT) and interagency coordination with the National Police of Peru, the Public Prosecutor's Office and SUNAT.