Online bingo is legal in the Dominican Republic under the newly enacted Resolution 136-2024, which was signed into law by the Minister of Finance on March 26, 2024 (1). This comprehensive resolution establishes a regulatory framework supervised by the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar (Directorate of Casinos and Gaming) under the Ministry of Finance (1). Online bingo falls under the broader category of online games of chance that require proper licensing from the regulatory authority to operate legally within the country (2).
Under Resolution 136-2024, operators seeking to offer online bingo must apply for an online gaming license valid for five years and non-transferable for the first three years (1). The licensing cost for online casinos and gaming applications is $346,000, while operators must register their company with the Dominican Commercial Registry, obtain a National Taxpayer Registry number, and host servers within the country (2). All online bingo platforms must comply with responsible gambling requirements, including mandatory self-exclusion mechanisms and clearly displayed responsible gaming notices (1).
"In a move towards responsible gambling, operators in the Dominican Republic will be obligated to provide evidence of responsible gambling programs. This includes a mandatory self-exclusion process and a set of measures outlined by the ministry to encourage responsible gaming."
Foreign operators interested in offering online bingo in the Dominican Republic must navigate a rigorous licensing process that includes thorough background checks and compliance verification (2). The regulation specifies detailed definitions of qualifying games, random number generator requirements, and operational protocols that licensed online bingo operators must follow (2). Unlicensed online bingo operations remain prohibited, and the Dominican government has blacklisted numerous international operators to enforce compliance with the new regulatory framework (1).
Source:
https://sigma.world/news/dominican-republics-regulatory-framework-for-online-gambling/
https://www.vixio.com/insights/gc-dominican-republic-publishes-resolution-regulate-online-gaming-licencing
Last updated: 31-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
