Peru Blocks 50 More Unlicensed Online Betting Platforms as Enforcement Intensifies

Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) ordered the blocking of 50 additional unlicensed online gaming and sports betting technology platforms on 7 October 2026, bringing the total number of blocked platforms to 86. Mincetur said its enforcement under the national remote gambling framework has already halved the unlicensed offering and that authorities plan to target 157 platforms by the end of 2026.

Peru blocks unlicensed betting platforms: who acted and how

The General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT) coordinated the latest blocking action with the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Mincetur's public statements say the measures focused on technology platforms, payment methods and gaming content linked to unlicensed operators to limit their ability to serve Peruvian customers.

Authorities used domain-level blocks against the platforms identified, and the DGJCMT drew on an internal database of roughly 2,000 domains compiled from lists published by foreign gambling regulators. The database acts as a working reference when seeking platforms that may be serving Peru without local authorisation.

How Law No. 31,557 underpins enforcement and taxation

Law No. 31,557 establishes the remote gaming and remote sports betting framework that requires any platform serving players in Peru to obtain authorisation from Mincetur. The law applies to domestic and foreign companies alike and gives Mincetur direct oversight of platforms that serve Peruvian players, including operators based outside the country.

Authorised remote gaming and sports betting platforms are subject to a 12% monthly tax on the applicable tax base. SUNAT records, referenced by Mincetur, confirm that nonresident online gambling companies serving Peru must register for tax purposes under the framework before they operate legally.

Inspections, seizures and venue closures extend enforcement beyond domains

Mincetur has expanded activity on the ground. The ministry reported it completed 5,195 inspections of casino and slot machine locations and 4,572 inspections covering technology platforms and betting venues. Government planning documents had already recorded more than 3,200 technology platform and remote betting inspections by September 2025, showing a sharp increase in oversight since the regulatory regime was enacted.

Enforcement has included coordinated field operations with the National Police of Peru and the Public Prosecutor Office. In one recent action, authorities seized sports betting equipment from an unlicensed operation in Chilca, in the Junín region. To date, officials have ordered the closure of 17 sports betting locations and 10 slot machine halls tied to unauthorised activity.

What Mincetur says about the policy objective and compliance path

Mincetur frames the blocking, inspections and venue closures as part of a broader effort to bring more online gambling activity inside the regulated market. The ministry emphasizes that foreign operators can lawfully participate in Peru provided they complete the required registration and authorisation process and meet tax obligations.

The DGJCMT continues to maintain and update the domain reference database and to coordinate with other ministries and law enforcement to pursue platforms, payment partners and content distributors that facilitate access to unlicensed services. Operators that wish to enter the Peruvian market are required to engage with Mincetur's authorisation procedures and SUNAT registration.

Implications for operators, payment providers and platform vendors

Operators currently serving or intending to serve Peru face clear compliance steps: obtain authorisation from Mincetur under Law No. 31,557, register with SUNAT if nonresident, and account for the 12% monthly gambling tax on the applicable tax base. Payment processors and content suppliers tied to unlicensed platforms have been targeted in recent enforcement actions, signalling that ancillary service providers may also encounter regulatory or enforcement scrutiny.

Platform vendors should expect continued regulatory attention on domain-level controls, connections to local payment rails and auditability of content and player flows. The ministry's database of domains compiled from international regulators indicates Mincetur will continue cross-border screening of entities identified elsewhere.

Timeline and targets for the remainder of 2026

Mincetur's stated target is to have 157 unlicensed platforms identified and blocked by the end of 2026. The ministry's statements and inspection totals show enforcement activity accelerated after the remote gambling rules came into force, and Mincetur plans to continue combining online blocking with physical inspections and coordinated seizures to curtail unlicensed operations.

Operators already authorised under the framework remain subject to regular inspections and the applicable tax regime. Entities that have not sought authorisation face domain-level blocks, payment restrictions and potential venue closures if tied to on-the-ground operations.