Gaming Regulation & Licensing in Mexico

We advise operators, permit holders, technology providers, suppliers and investors on the regulatory, commercial, tax and compliance matters involved in operating and doing business in the Mexican gaming industry.

A regulatory practice built around the gaming industry.

Mexico's gaming industry operates within a complex regulatory framework that combines federal gaming rules with tax, anti-money laundering, corporate and commercial requirements.

We advise clients on the legal and regulatory issues involved in entering, structuring and operating in the Mexican market, including licensing strategies, regulatory approvals for online gaming and sports betting, relationships with permit holders and interactions with the Mexican gaming authorities (Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos).

Our work also covers the commercial and compliance aspects of gaming operations, including agreements with operators and suppliers, marketing and promotional activities, AML obligations, tax considerations and ongoing regulatory support.

Voran Law is a member of the Asociación de Permisionarios, Operadores y Proveedores de la Industria del Entretenimiento y Juego de Apuesta en México (AIEJA).

What we advise on

Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

Advice on licensing strategies, permits, authorizations and regulatory approvals for online and land-based gaming operations.

AML & Compliance

Advice on anti-money laundering obligations, internal controls, reporting requirements, risk-based methodologies and ongoing compliance programs.

Market Entry & Operating Structures

Structuring entry into the Mexican market, including relationships with permit holders, operators, suppliers and technology providers.

Tax & Regulatory Coordination

Advice on the tax implications of gaming operations and the interaction between regulatory, commercial and tax structures.

Commercial Agreements

Drafting and negotiating agreements involving operators, platforms, suppliers, payment providers and other participants in the gaming industry.

Marketing, Promotions & Regulatory Matters

Review of advertising, promotions and commercial initiatives, together with ongoing advice on interactions with Mexican gaming authorities.

Gaming matters in Mexico? Let's talk.

Whether you are entering the market, structuring an operation or addressing a regulatory issue, we would be glad to hear from you.

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