Dominican Republic Confirms Only 7 Authorised Online Gambling Operators
Dominican Republic.- 10 November 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Gambling (DGJA) has confirmed that only seven companies are authorised to provide online gambling and betting services in the country.
The regulator, headed by Teófilo “Quico” Tabar, has also identified approximately 81 operators offering gambling services without the required state authorisation.
The announcement comes as the country continues implementing Law 86-26, designed to reorganise gambling regulation, supervision and enforcement.
Seven Authorised Online Operators
The DGJA has published the list of companies officially recognised as authorised online gambling operators.
The companies and their associated platforms are:
- Game Technology International: Superbets.
- Betcris Banca de Apuesta: Betcris.
- Juancito Sport: Juancito Sport.
- Gogo Sport: Gogo Banca.
- Orobet: Orobet.
- Breeze Management: vip987.do.
- Drbets: Appuesta.
The regulator clarified that these businesses already held state authorisation.
The announcement does not represent the award of seven new licences under the recently introduced legislation.
Authorities Identify 81 Unauthorised Operators
The regulator warned that approximately 81 companies and online platforms are offering gambling services without the necessary permission.
In response, the DGJA is assessing gambling activities and coordinating with other state authorities to identify potential violations.
These investigations could lead to administrative or judicial proceedings, depending on the circumstances identified.
The authority has also invited citizens and media organisations to provide information about suspected unauthorised gambling operations.
Law 86-26 Restructures Gambling Regulation
The new legislation establishes an institutional framework intended to strengthen oversight of gambling activities in the Dominican Republic.
Its objectives include improving supervision, defining authorisation procedures and encouraging operators to enter the formal regulatory system.
The framework also provides for cooperation between gambling regulators and national tax authorities.
New Online Gambling Licences Remain Pending
A central issue is the development of licensing requirements for virtual gambling activities.
The DGJA explained that the Council of Gambling has not yet held its first official meeting, following its recent establishment.
Consequently, a resolution remains pending to define:
- Technical requirements for operators.
- Licensing fees and associated costs.
- Operating conditions.
- Administrative procedures for licence applications.
No date has been announced for the approval of these requirements or the issuance of additional licences.
Cooperation with Tax Authorities
The DGJA is also working with the Directorate General of Internal Taxes (DGII) to advance the regularisation of gambling establishments.
On 19 October, the regulator provided the tax authority with a provisional database of establishments participating in the regularisation programme.
The information will support coordination between authorities and help verify compliance with applicable obligations.
Regularisation Deadline Set for 15 November
The regulator reminded certain establishments excluded from the initial regularisation programme that they have until 15 November 2026 to submit a voluntary declaration.
The procedure forms part of a 30-day period established to identify businesses operating outside the formal system.
However, the DGJA emphasised that submitting a declaration does not automatically grant legal authorisation to operate.
The deadline concerns the regularisation of establishments and does not represent a new licensing round for online gambling operators.
Industry Impact and Next Steps
The confirmation of seven authorised operators provides greater clarity regarding the legal online gambling market in the Dominican Republic.
The identification of approximately 81 unauthorised businesses also highlights the enforcement challenges facing the newly established regulator.
The next major step will be the approval of definitive licensing requirements, while the DGJA continues monitoring the market and coordinating action against unauthorised gambling operations.
Implementation of Law 86-26 will play a central role in determining how additional operators can enter the regulated market.
Edited by: Cristobal R.
