General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT) Licence Review

TL;DR

DGJCMT at a glance

Peruvian online gambling re-regulated under Law 31557 (2022) administered by MINCETUR (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism). First operating licences issued 2024.

• Tier: Tier 2 — offshore-credible with KYC/RG tools but no cross-operator self-exclusion
• Country: Peru
• Player Protections: Mandatory KYC, age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion register, mandatory RG tools.
• Crypto: Crypto not formally permitted under Peruvian licence in the initial framework.
• Bottom Line: Newer tier-1 LATAM regulator. Framework consciously modelled on EU/UK regulatory norms. Competes with Brazil/Colombia for regional leadership.

What is the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines?

Peruvian online gambling re-regulated under Law 31557 (2022) administered by MINCETUR (Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism). First operating licences issued 2024.

When was the DGJCMT established?

Law 31557 enacted August 2022; regulations issued 2023. MINCETUR took over online gambling regulation. First licensees authorised 2024.

What player protections does a DGJCMT licence guarantee?

Mandatory KYC, age verification, deposit limits, self-exclusion register, mandatory RG tools.

How do I verify a DGJCMT licence?

Visit the DGJCMT public register or contact https://www.mincetur.gob.pe to verify a licence claim. Licensed operators must display their DGJCMT licence reference on the casino footer; the reference should resolve to a live register entry. Footer-claim with no public-register match = not actually licensed.

How does the DGJCMT handle player complaints?

DGJCMT handles player complaints according to its tier-2 offshore-credible framework. Tier-1 jurisdictions typically require mandatory ADR providers (UKGC: IBAS/eCOGRA/ProMediate; MGA: PSU). Tier-2/3 jurisdictions handle complaints via the operator or directly via the regulator. Always escalate within the casino first; if unresolved, contact DGJCMT via https://www.mincetur.gob.pe.

What is the DGJCMT enforcement record?

MINCETUR enforcement powers include monetary penalties, licence suspension, and ISP/payment-blocking against unlicensed brands.

What licence types does the DGJCMT issue?

DGJCMT typically issues separate licence categories for remote (online) casino, remote sportsbook/betting, lottery products, and B2B platform/software supply. Personal licences for management and key-function holders apply at tier-1 jurisdictions. Exact category structure for Peru is published on https://www.mincetur.gob.pe.

How much does a DGJCMT operating licence cost?

Application fee + annual fees scale by category. 12% selective consumption tax on net gambling revenue.

Are player funds protected at DGJCMT casinos?

Player fund segregation requirements vary by tier. Tier-1 regulators (UKGC, MGA, Spelinspektionen) typically mandate segregated client accounts or trust structures, often with formal disclosure tiers. DGJCMT operates within the tier-2 offshore-credible framework; specific fund-protection requirements for Peru are documented in the operator's T&Cs and on https://www.mincetur.gob.pe.

Can DGJCMT-licensed casinos accept crypto?

Crypto not formally permitted under Peruvian licence in the initial framework.

How does the DGJCMT compare to UKGC, MGA and offshore alternatives?

Newer tier-1 LATAM regulator. Framework consciously modelled on EU/UK regulatory norms. Competes with Brazil/Colombia for regional leadership.

What changed for DGJCMT casinos in 2024–2025?

2024 first licence issuance under Law 31557 — full implementation rollout through 2025.

Which casinos hold a DGJCMT licence?

Casinos holding a current DGJCMT licence are searchable on the DGJCMT public register at https://www.mincetur.gob.pe. The Gambledin casino-reviews catalogue indicates which top-rated casinos hold which licences in the operator info section.

Is the DGJCMT a strict regulator?

On the global iGaming-regulator strictness spectrum, DGJCMT sits in the tier-2 offshore-credible band. DGJCMT sits in the tier-2 offshore-credible bracket: KYC and RG tools required at operator level, but no cross-operator self-exclusion equivalent to GAMSTOP and a lighter enforcement track record than UKGC/MGA. Strictest mainstream regulators currently are UKGC, MGA, Spelinspektionen, Spillemyndigheden and Germany GGL on different dimensions (enforcement cadence vs stake limits vs cross-operator exclusion).

Written by the Gambledin Editorial Team

This licence review was produced collaboratively by the Gambledin Editorial Team — licensing and regulatory specialism (Marcus Webb, lead), methodology and data analysis (Bogdan Catalin + Victor Tudor), and content review (James Mitchell). Each contributor reviews the sections within their specialism before publication.

Full byline: Gambledin Editorial Team  |  Author profiles: Marcus Webb, James Mitchell

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