Peru Proposes Cutting Maximum Online Gambling Fines from 200 to 70 UIT
Peru.- 23 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has published a draft supreme decree proposing significant reductions in financial penalties for online gaming and sports betting operators.
Published on 21 October 2026, the proposal would reduce the maximum fine for very serious violations from 200 to 70 Tax Units (UIT).
The initiative also introduces new advertising obligations, regulatory monitoring mechanisms and measures intended to strengthen player protection.
The proposal has not yet been approved and remains subject to public consultation.
New Financial Penalties for Gambling Operators
The reform would amend regulations implementing Law No. 31557, which governs online gaming and remote sports betting in Peru.
The proposed penalty structure includes:
- Minor violations: warnings or fines ranging from 1 to 11 UIT, compared with the current maximum of 50 UIT.
- Serious violations: fines ranging from 1 to 35 UIT, compared with the current maximum of 150 UIT.
- Very serious violations: fines ranging from 1 to 70 UIT, compared with the current maximum of 200 UIT.
For the most serious offences, Mincetur could also order licence cancellation, disqualification for up to ten years or permanent disqualification.
The objective is to introduce a more proportionate enforcement framework with clearer criteria for determining penalties.
Fine Reductions of Up to 50% for Admitting Violations
The proposal introduces incentives for operators that acknowledge administrative responsibility.
Eligible reductions would include:
- 50% reduction: when responsibility is admitted before the final investigation report.
- 35% reduction: when responsibility is acknowledged before the sanctioning decision.
- 25% reduction: when the operator pays the fine without appealing.
Repeat offenders would not qualify for these benefits.
As a general rule, financial penalties would also be capped at 10% of an operator’s annual gross revenue from the preceding financial year.
This limitation would not apply to repeat offenders or businesses operating without authorisation.
Stronger Advertising and Influencer Restrictions
While reducing maximum financial penalties, the proposal would introduce stricter gambling advertising requirements.
Only platforms and products holding valid Mincetur authorisation would be permitted to advertise.
Commercial communications would need to identify the licensed operator and display its authorisation number.
Advertisements would also be prohibited from:
- Targeting minors.
- Presenting gambling as a source of income.
- Promoting betting as a solution to financial difficulties.
- Associating gambling with social success or personal prestige.
Influencers and content creators would be required to identify promotional content clearly and avoid targeting audiences predominantly composed of minors.
Licensed operators would remain responsible for advertising distributed by their agencies and commercial partners.
Mandatory Gambling Harm Warnings
The draft introduces specific requirements for gambling-related warnings.
In audiovisual and digital advertising, warnings would need to remain visible for at least five seconds.
For printed or static advertisements, warnings would have to occupy at least 10% of the total surface area.
Peru’s National Institute for the Defence of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi) would oversee advertising compliance and impose penalties for violations.
Meanwhile, Mincetur would continue monitoring advertising displayed on licensed platforms and gambling premises within its jurisdiction.
Changes to Technical Requirements
The proposal would also revise several technical obligations affecting online gambling platforms.
Key changes include:
- Removing the requirement to provide permanent system usernames and passwords before launching operations.
- Reducing the minimum player password length from eight to four characters.
- Extending the full reauthentication period from 30 days to six months.
- Changing automatic critical software reviews from every 24 hours to every 30 days.
At the same time, Mincetur would be able to request information regarding deposits, withdrawals, prizes, bonuses, player accounts and suppliers during regulatory inspections.
Public Consultation and Next Steps
The proposal was published under Ministerial Resolution No. 382-2026-MINCETUR.
The draft will remain available for 15 calendar days, allowing businesses, public institutions, civil society organisations and individuals to submit comments.
The submissions will be reviewed by the Directorate-General of Casino Gaming and Slot Machines.
Following the consultation period, the Government may amend the draft before deciding whether to approve the new regulations.
Impact on the iGaming Industry
The initiative seeks to balance more proportionate financial penalties with stronger regulatory compliance requirements.
For licensed operators, the changes could reduce exposure to substantial fines while requiring adjustments to advertising policies and technical procedures.
The proposal reflects the continued evolution of Peru’s regulated online gambling market, as authorities seek to strengthen supervision, combat unauthorised operations and improve consumer protection.
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