Mexico To Update Its Gaming Law Amid Online Betting Boom
Mexico.– October 21, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a full reform of Mexico’s Federal Gaming and Raffles Law to align it with the country’s rapidly growing iGaming market.
Overview
President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed her administration’s intention to modernise the Federal Gaming and Raffles Law, originally enacted in 1947, to bring it in line with the realities of today’s digital betting environment.
Speaking at the National Palace, Sheinbaum stated that “technology has changed our reality, and our legislation must evolve accordingly.”
Over the past five years, the Mexican online betting sector has grown dramatically, with more than 250 licensed operators and an estimated 15 million active online players. Yet, regulation remains outdated, offering little guidance for modern digital platforms.
Details / Context
The upcoming reform aims to ensure transparency, consumer protection, and responsible gaming while encouraging fair competition and higher tax compliance.
The Interior Ministry and the General Directorate of Gaming and Raffles will oversee the drafting of the new legislation, which is expected to include:
- Updated requirements for digital and international operators.
- Enhanced user verification and registration systems.
- Real-time fiscal tracking of online bets.
- Comprehensive responsible gaming campaigns and digital awareness.
The initiative follows growing regional interest, as several Mexican states are debating local regulations for sports betting, while Congress explores a unified national tax scheme.
Future outlook
The reform will bridge the gap between land-based and online gaming and align Mexico with global regulatory best practices seen in Spain, Colombia, and Brazil.
According to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), the new framework could boost annual tax revenue by up to 35 % and attract foreign investment in cybersecurity and fintech.
It also seeks to establish sports integrity measures, ensuring transparency and cooperation among operators, leagues, and national authorities.
Institutional and regulatory highlights
- Comprehensive reform: Modernising the 1947 framework.
- Player protection: Digital tools for self-exclusion and spending limits.
- Fiscal compliance: Real-time monitoring and automated tax reporting.
- Public awareness: Education on responsible betting and digital safety.
- Innovation: Incentives for certified and transparent platforms.
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