Peru proposes lower online gambling fines
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has proposed reducing the maximum fine for very serious online gambling violations from 200 to 70 tax units, known as UIT. The draft also revises advertising obligations, technical supervision, and enforcement procedures under the country’s existing gambling framework.
Published October 21, the proposal would amend regulations implementing Law No. 31557. Mincetur opened a 15-calendar-day consultation for comments from businesses, public bodies, civil society organizations, and other interested parties. The changes have not been approved.
The proposed penalty scale would allow warnings or fines of one to 11 UIT for minor violations and fines of one to 35 UIT for serious violations. Very serious offenses would attract fines of one to 70 UIT, alongside the possibility of authorization cancellation or disqualification.
Fine calculations would consider factors including illicit gains, harm caused, intent, repeat offenses, and the offender’s financial capacity. A general ceiling of 10% of the operator’s prior-year gross income would not apply to repeat offenders or unauthorized operations.
The consultation also addresses advertising disclosures and regulatory access to operating data
Advertising provisions would require promotions to identify the authorized operator and its authorization number. Restrictions would prohibit targeting minors or presenting gambling as an income source, a solution to financial problems, or a route to social success.
Influencers would have to identify paid promotional content and avoid predominantly underage audiences. Licensed operators would remain responsible for material distributed by contracted agencies, third parties, and content creators.
Other amendments address information transmission, audits, guarantees, and authorization conditions. Mincetur also proposes an explicit procedure for handling abandoned, disposed-of, or destroyed confiscated goods, while retaining powers to request operating information during supervision.
Comments can be submitted through Mincetur’s institutional portal, its document-reception office, or the designated consultation email. The ministry’s General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines will receive and assess submissions.
