Peru's gambling tax revenue reached $134 million in 2025
The National Gaming Society of Peru (SONAJA) revealed that the activity generated tax revenues totaling 465 million soles last year. This figure, which represents approximately 134.1 million dollars, highlights the strategic weight that this sector has gained in the national economy, consolidating itself as a relevant source of resources for the State.
Fernando Calderón, president of the guild, explained in a recent interview that a significant portion of this contribution is reinvested directly in the country. Specifically, more than 120 million soles were allocated to the promotion and development of tourism infrastructure, reinforcing the concept of "entertainment tourism" as a driver that injects foreign currency and resources into other productive areas of the nation.
Despite these positive figures in terms of revenue collection, the land-based gaming sector is experiencing a sustained contraction. Calderón warned that the number of operational venues has decreased and income levels have not yet fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels, which creates additional pressure on operators who maintain their formality.
One of the main battles SONAJA is currently fighting is the recognition of casinos as tourism service providers within the new General Tourism Law. The guild seeks to reverse their exclusion from the approved text, arguing that their activity is an integral part of the recreational offering for visitors. Simultaneously, there is deep concern about what they describe as "tax overregulation," specifically focused on the application of the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) in both land-based venues and iGaming.
For the president of SONAJA, the current tax burden is technically unsound, as the industry already bears a special base tax. He warned that a poorly executed tax design not only jeopardizes thousands of jobs but paradoxically ends up reducing state revenues by encouraging the use of illegal foreign platforms. Calderón concluded that excessive tax pressure does not eliminate user demand but pushes it towards an uncontrolled black market, affecting the competitiveness of formal businesses and the well-being of the sector as a whole.
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