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Online casinos in Mexico
Mexico is one of the largest gambling markets in Latin America, where gambling is legalized and online gambling is actively developing. Thanks to liberal legislation, a large population and a growing interest in digital entertainment, Mexico is gradually becoming a regional center of the iGaming industry.
Legislative framework
The main document regulating gambling in Mexico is the "Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos" (Federal Law on Games and Draws), adopted back in 1947.
Despite its age, it remains the basis for licensing and supervision. Practical regulation is carried out by by-laws and administrative regulations issued in 2004 and 2013.
Chief Regulatory Officer -
Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB) - Ministry of the Interior,
through the Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS) division.
SEGOB is responsible for:- issuing licenses and permits for casinos, lotteries and online platforms;
- control of honesty and financial transparency of operators;
- audit of gambling equipment and software;
- protecting the interests of players.
Licensing
The Mexican licensing model is hybrid.
Official licenses are issued to local companies, but they can cooperate with foreign brands, giving them the right to operate under their license.
Examples of such partnerships are:- Caliente. mx (licensed under Grupo Caliente, one of Latin America's largest operators);
- Codere. mx (Spanish Codere, valid under Mexican license);
- Betcris. mx, PlayUzu. mx, Betway. mx, 1xBet. mx, etc.
- registration of the company in Mexico;
- physical representation;
- transparency of sources of capital;
- RNG and platform certification;
- payment of license fee and annual taxes.
Taxation
The taxation system for gambling operators is regulated by the Ley del Impuesto Especial sobre Producción y Servicios (IEPS).
Main rates:- 30% of gross revenue (GGR) for casinos and online operators;
- 1% - 2% municipal fees, depending on the region;
- income tax (ISR) - 30%;
- value added tax (IVA) - 16%.
Players are not taxed on winnings if received at a licensed casino.
Online gambling
Online gambling is not officially separated into a separate section of the law, but since 2004 it has been allowed through an offline operator's license.
That is, in order to offer online casinos, a company must have a ground permit and operate under the supervision of SEGOB.
The following are actively working on the market:- Caliente. mx is the largest platform with casinos, betting and poker;
- Codere. mx - Spanish network with local adaptation;
- Betcris, Betway, PlayUzu, NetBet, Strendus, 1xBet;
- Spin Casino, LeoVegas, Royal Panda, Casino777 - through international licenses (Malta, Curacao).
In 2025, online casinos bring Mexico about $2.5 billion in turnover, and the market is expected to exceed $5 billion USD by 2030.
Land-based casinos
There are about 400 licensed casinos in the country, of which most are concentrated in tourist and border regions:- Tijuana, Monterrey, Cancun, Puebla, Guadalajara, Mexico City.
- Grupo Caliente,
- Codere México,
- Emotion Casino,
- PlayCity,
- Big Bola Casinos,
- Winpot.
Casinos offer roulette, blackjack, poker, slot machines and lottery draws.
Popular games and player interests
Mexican players prefer:- slots and roulette;
- blackjack and poker (Texas Hold'em);
- sports betting (especially football, baseball, UFC and Formula One);
- lotteries and bingo;
- live games with Spanish-speaking dealers.
- about 80% of users play from smartphones, mainly through Android applications.
Payment methods
The main currency is the Mexican peso (MXN).
Popular payment methods:- Visa, MasterCard bank cards;
- OXXO Pay - the national system of replenishment through OXXO stores;
- SPEI - instant bank transfer system;
- PayPal, Neteller, Skrill;
- AstroPay, Paysafecard;
- cryptocurrencies (BTC, USDT, LTC, ETH) - allowed on some sites under international licenses.
Responsible play
Mexico is actively implementing the Juego Responsible policy.
Main measures:- age limit - 18 years;
- the possibility of self-exclusion and setting limits;
- Mandatory dependency risk alerts
- personnel training and audit of SEGOB operators.
The country has initiatives Clúster del Juego Responsible and Consejo Mexicano del Juego Seguro, dedicated to the prevention of gambling addiction.
Economic importance
The gambling industry plays a prominent role in the Mexican economy.
According to SEGOB and Deloitte, in 2024:- total industry turnover exceeded $6.5 billion USD;
- more than 350,000 people are employed in casino, IT and service industries;
- annual tax revenues exceed $1.2 billion USD.
Online gambling is growing by 15-20% per year and has become an important source of investment and tourism, especially in the northern and resort regions.
Challenges and challenges
Despite the growth, the sector faces a number of challenges:- outdated 1947 legislation that did not take into account online gambling;
- differences in regulation between states;
- the presence of a shadow market and offshore sites;
- the need to update licensing and taxation rules.
- unified register of online operators;
- a national self-exclusion base;
- tough measures against illegal sites;
- clear rules for crypto operators and eSports bets.
Development prospects
Mexico is preparing to move into a new phase of digital gambling.
In the coming years, it is expected:- the adoption of an updated law on licensing online casinos;
- expansion of the market for international brands (Bet365, Entain, Flutter);
- development of mobile and live platforms;
- introducing artificial intelligence into player protection systems;
- active use of blockchain technologies for transparent payments.
Thanks to its large-scale audience, strong infrastructure and government support, Mexico is becoming the leading gambling center in Latin America, where local traditions, technology and a high level of trust in licensed operators are combined.
