Dominican Republic recognizes seven online betting operators as authorized

The Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Games of Chance (DGJA) announced seven companies recognized as authorized in the country. The announcement was made in a statement sent to the newspaper El Nuevo Diario. The list includes Game Technology International, Betcris Banca de Apuesta, Juancito Sport, Gogo Sport, Orobet, Breeze Management and Drbets.

The platforms operated by these companies are Superbets, Betcris, Juancito Sport, Gogo Banca, Orobet, vip987.do and Appuesta. The agency stressed that this list does not mean new licenses have been issued, and that it only identifies operators already recognized under the law.

The DGJA said it is investigating structures operating without authorization and is coordinating with other government agencies to assess possible violations. The agency also asked the public and the media to report unauthorized gambling operators.

The Games of Chance Council has not yet held its first meeting on new licenses for virtual games. As a result, the decision setting license fees, conditions and operating requirements is still awaiting approval. The agency did not give a date for when the decision will be approved or when new authorizations will be made.

The announcement is part of a broad regulatory effort under the law. The goal is to bring lottery sellers, sports betting outlets and other games of chance businesses into the official regulatory and tax system. On October 19, the DGJA shared a temporary, conditional database with the tax authority DGII. In a separate announcement on November 2, the agency reminded businesses outside the program that they must make voluntary declarations within a 30-day procedure, which ends on November 15.