Mincetur licence: what it means, how to check it, licensed casinos
Peru's tourism and trade ministry, whose gambling directorate has authorized online casino and sports betting platforms since February 2024.
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About the Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Dirección General de Juegos de Casino y Máquinas Tragamonedas)
Peru's Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo (Mincetur) was created in 2002. Its Dirección General de Juegos de Casino y Máquinas Tragamonedas (DGJCMT) is the authority that authorizes, supervises and sanctions casinos, slot machine halls and, since 2024, online gambling.
Law 31557, published on 13 August 2022 and amended by Law 31806 in 2023, regulates remote games and remote sports betting. Its regulation, Supreme Decree 005-2023-MINCETUR, was published on 13 October 2023. The law entered into force on 9 February 2024, and operators already serving Peruvian players had about 30 days to apply for authorization. Authorizations last six years, are renewable, and are granted separately for online casino games and sports betting.
For players, an authorized site must block anyone on Mincetur's self-exclusion register, show a gambling addiction warning in advertising and avoid targeting minors. Operators pay a 12% tax on their net revenue, and players' winnings are not taxed. Mincetur blocks platforms that serve Peruvians without authorization.
Mincetur keeps public registers of authorized platform holders, approved platforms and game programs, and each approved item receives a homologation code. To check a site, look up the operator in the DGJCMT register on the Mincetur website.
Recent changes
9 February 2024: Law 31557 entered into force and the regulated online market began, with the regulation in force from 10 February 2024. Operators already active had until about 10 March 2024 to apply, and Mincetur received 145 operator applications. A 12% tax on net gaming revenue applies from 1 April 2024. In 2026 Mincetur continued to block unauthorized platforms, reporting 86 blocked by early October 2026.
Mincetur licence facts
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Law | Law 31557 on remote games and remote sports betting (2022), amended by Law 31806 (2023), with regulation D.S. 005-2023-MINCETUR |
| Licenses | online casino, online sports betting, land-based casinos, slot machine halls |
| Licence types | Authorization to operate a technology platform for remote games (6 years, renewable), Authorization to operate a technology platform for remote sports betting (6 years, renewable), Registration of linked service providers |
| Market | Authorizes operators serving players in Peru only; local companies, Peruvian branches of foreign companies and foreign companies without a branch can apply. |
| Self-exclusion | Registro de personas prohibidas de juegos a distancia: free Mincetur self-exclusion register linked to the player's DNI; every authorized operator must block registered people. |
| Player protection | People on the prohibited persons register may not play. Promotion aimed at minors is restricted. Advertising must carry a gambling addiction warning. Cryptocurrency transactions are prohibited. Unauthorized platforms are blocked. |
| Complaints | Players can report unauthorized or clandestine operators to Mincetur by phone ((01) 513-6113) or by email (denuncias_casinos@mincetur.gob.pe). |
| Website | www.mincetur.gob.pe |
Mincetur licence FAQ
How do I check if an online casino is authorized in Peru?
Look up the operator in the public register kept by Mincetur's gambling directorate (DGJCMT). Authorized platforms receive a registration and homologation code that should match the register.
When did online gambling become regulated in Peru?
Law 31557 entered into force on 9 February 2024. Operators that were already active had about a month to apply for authorization.
How long does a Mincetur online gambling authorization last?
Six calendar years, renewable for the same period. Separate authorizations are needed for remote casino games and remote sports betting.
Can I self-exclude from online gambling in Peru?
Yes. Mincetur runs a free register of people barred from remote games, linked to your DNI. All authorized operators must block you once you are registered.
Are gambling winnings taxed in Peru?
Under Law 31557, operators pay a 12% tax on their net gaming revenue. Players' winnings are not taxed under this regime.
How do I report an unauthorized gambling site in Peru?
Mincetur takes reports by phone on (01) 513-6113 or by email at denuncias_casinos@mincetur.gob.pe.
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Researched by Konrad van Daath, checked 7 November 2026. Facts come from public sources (es.wikipedia.org, orientacion.sunat.gob.pe, garrigues.com, modelo.pe, elperuano.pe). Always confirm a licence in the regulator's own register. Gambling is for adults only and can be addictive; play responsibly.
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