Online poker in the Dominican Republic has become fully legal and regulated following the implementation of Resolution 136-2024, which established a comprehensive regulatory framework for online gambling including poker. The Dominican Republic has signed Resolution 136-2024 into law which will provide a new regulatory regime for online gambling (1). This significant development modernized the country's gambling legislation, which had previously allowed online gaming since 1999 but lacked specific regulation for online poker operations.
The regulatory oversight is managed by the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar (Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance), which operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance (Ministerio de Hacienda) (2). The Dominican Republic's gambling laws fall under the jurisdiction of the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar. The directorate is managed by the Ministerio de Hacienda (Ministry of Finance). As a result, it is responsible for issuing licences to online casinos and lotteries. This regulatory structure ensures comprehensive oversight of all online gambling activities including poker operations.
"Resolution 136-2024 regulates the authorization to operate the online modality of games of chance and sports betting and, as informed by the Dominican Government, such regulation will be supervised by the Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance."
The new regulatory framework requires operators to obtain proper licensing from the Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance to legally offer online poker services to Dominican residents. Resolution 136-2024 specifies licensing conditions, administration fees, and minimum standards for operators seeking authorization. The Dominican Republic's approach demonstrates its commitment to creating a regulated online gambling environment that protects consumers while generating revenue through proper taxation and licensing fees, positioning the country as a legitimate jurisdiction for online poker operations in the Caribbean region.
Source:
https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/regulation/dominican-republic-online-gambling-regulation/
https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2024/04/03/71555-dominican-republic-ministry-of-finance-publishes-resolution-regulating-online-gambling
Last updated: 27-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
