Mexico Moves To Modernise Its Federal Gaming And Betting Law

Mexico – October 15, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Mexican lawmakers are drafting a new Federal Law on Games and Sweepstakes to replace the outdated 1947 legislation. The proposal aims to unify land-based and online regulation under a single transparent national framework.

Overview
The reform seeks to create a federal licensing system with strict compliance, digital monitoring, and responsible-gaming programmes. It includes online betting, virtual games and eSports within the legal scope for the first time.

Details / Context
Key provisions include: a National Register of Operators, AML controls, centralised self-exclusion, and data-tracking for all platforms. The project is welcomed by operators but raises concerns about potential over-regulation and tax burdens.

Future Outlook
If enacted, Mexico could become Latin America’s largest regulated market by 2026, aligning its standards with Colombia and Brazil while safeguarding transparency and consumer protection.

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