Online gambling market in Mexico

Mexico regulates gambling, including online gambling, through the Federal Gaming and Lotteries Law and its regulation, under the supervision of the Ministry of the Interior. Operators need a federal permit to offer sports betting and casino games, and many digital platforms operate as an extension of permits originally granted for land-based venues. The market is active and consolidated, with national and international operators complying with the current framework.

Regulation

Regulatory body

The Ministry of the Interior, through the General Directorate of Games and Lotteries, is the authority responsible for granting permits, supervising operators and sanctioning breaches regarding betting games and lotteries, including their online mode. This office reviews the technical and financial requirements of permit holders and sets the conditions under which they may offer sports betting and casino products over the internet within Mexican territory. Official source

Current law

The main legal framework is the Federal Gaming and Lotteries Law, in force since 1947, complemented by its 2004 regulation which incorporated provisions applicable to remote betting systems and number-draw halls. Although the law is old, it has been interpreted and expanded through regulations and administrative permits that allow online betting platforms to operate under the umbrella of existing federal permits. Official source

Market status

The Mexican online gambling market is active and one of the most developed in Latin America, with operators offering sports betting and casino through valid federal permits. Historical permit holders coexist with international brands operating under commercial agreements with local permit holders. Reforms to modernise the 1947 law have been discussed, although as of 2026 the framework described remains in force.

Taxation

Gambling and lottery operators in Mexico are subject to the Special Tax on Production and Services applicable to these activities, in addition to the general corporate income tax. Individual states may apply additional levies on gambling revenue within their jurisdiction. This combination of federal and local taxes represents a significant fiscal burden for permit holders operating land-based venues and digital platforms. Official source

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