Dominican Republic Confirms Only 7 Licensed iGaming Operators
Dominican Republic.- 5 November 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Gambling (DGJA) has confirmed that only seven online gambling operators are legally authorised to provide services in the country.
The regulator, headed by Teófilo “Quico” Tabar, has also identified approximately 81 websites and operators offering online betting without the required authorisation.
The announcement comes as the country implements Law 86-26, a new legislative framework designed to strengthen legal certainty, regulatory oversight and enforcement across the gambling market.
Seven Operators Hold Legal Authorisation
The DGJA published a list of companies and websites currently authorised to offer online gambling services in the Dominican Republic.
The seven operators are:
- Game Technology International, S.R.L. — superbets.do
- Betcris Banca de Apuesta, S.R.L. — betcris.do
- Juancito Sport, S.R.L. — juancitosport.do
- Gogo Sport, S.R.L. — gogobanca.com
- Orobet, S.R.L. — orobet.do
- Breeze Management, Corp. — vip987.do
- Drbets, S.R.L. — appuesta.do
The announcement aims to clarify which businesses hold valid authorisation and help distinguish licensed platforms from unauthorised operators.
Regulator Identifies 81 Unauthorised Platforms
The DGJA also reported identifying approximately 81 websites and operators offering online betting without the necessary permits.
The figure highlights one of the principal challenges facing the Dominican Republic’s digital gambling sector.
The authority is examining these activities to identify potential regulatory breaches and determine appropriate administrative or legal action.
The objective is to strengthen supervision and reduce the presence of gambling platforms operating outside the authorised market.
Law 86-26 Introduces a New Regulatory Framework
The sector’s reorganisation is taking place under Law 86-26, recently enacted to strengthen gambling regulation.
The legislation aims to provide greater legal certainty for operators and introduce more effective supervision mechanisms.
Its objectives include identifying authorised businesses, monitoring their activities and taking action against regulatory violations.
The DGJA plays a central role in implementing this new framework.
New Licensing Procedures Remain Pending
The regulator explained that the Regulatory Council has yet to hold its first formal meeting, following its recent establishment.
Consequently, an implementing resolution remains outstanding.
The resolution will establish:
- Technical requirements for operators.
- Licensing fees.
- Administrative authorisation procedures.
- Conditions for new companies entering the market.
Until these provisions are approved, the detailed framework for issuing new licences remains pending.
Cooperation Between Government Agencies
The DGJA confirmed that it is working alongside other public authorities to assess gambling activity across the country.
This cooperation will support the examination of digital operators and the identification of potential violations.
The regulator must also determine appropriate measures against businesses offering betting services without authorisation.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to establish clear market rules and effective enforcement mechanisms.
DGJA Calls for Reports of Illegal Gambling
The authority has also encouraged citizens and media organisations to report suspected illegal gambling platforms.
The DGJA believes public information can help identify operators failing to comply with legal requirements.
These reports may support investigations and the assessment of potential sanctions.
Public cooperation represents an additional tool for strengthening regulatory oversight.
Industry Impact and Next Steps
The announcement represents an important development in the organisation of the Dominican Republic’s online gambling market.
Identifying the seven authorised operators provides greater clarity about legal market participation, while the detection of 81 unauthorised platforms highlights the need for stronger enforcement.
Through the implementation of Law 86-26, the Dominican Republic is moving towards closer iGaming supervision while preparing new licensing requirements and strengthening measures against unauthorised gambling operations.
The next developments will include the Regulatory Council’s first formal meeting and the approval of technical and administrative requirements for new operators.
Edited by: @fonta
