Online gambling market in Peru

Peru has a specific framework for online gambling since the approval of Law 31557 and its regulation, under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. The system requires a licence to operate remote sports betting and casino games, with technical and player protection requirements set by the authority. The market has moved towards formalisation, with licensed operators serving the Peruvian public.

Regulation

Regulatory body

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, through the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines, is the competent authority to authorise, supervise and sanction remote gambling and sports betting operators in Peru. This office evaluates licence applications, certifies the technology platforms used and verifies compliance with the responsible gambling obligations required by the regulation. Official source

Current law

The main legal framework is Law 31557, which regulates the operation of remote games and remote sports betting, together with its subsequently approved regulation. This legislation establishes the licensing regime, the technical requirements for platforms, user identification obligations and player protection measures that operators must meet to legally offer their services in Peruvian territory. Official source

Market status

The Peruvian online gambling market is in the process of formalisation, with operators that have obtained a licence under the new legal framework and offer their services in a regulated manner. Unlicensed platforms continue to operate informally, although the authority has promoted actions to encourage migration to the licensed scheme and restrict access to unauthorised sites.

Taxation

Remote gambling and sports betting operators in Peru are subject to a specific tax on net gaming revenue, established by Law 31557, in addition to the general corporate income tax applicable to companies operating in the country. The regulation also includes payment of licence fees and other administrative obligations linked to the authorisation granted by Mincetur. Official source

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