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The role of Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB) in control
1) Briefly: Why SEGOB is here
In Mexico, the federal center controls gambling. Under the Games and Draws Act 1947, the general approach is that betting games are prohibited unless specifically permitted by the federation. It is Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB) who is authorized to allow, regulate, control and supervise.
2) Legal framework: Law 1947 and what it established
Art. 1: chance games and betting games are prohibited in the country ("everything that is not allowed is prohibited" mode).
Art. 3-4: regulation, permitting, control and supervision - SEGOB competence; without her permission, no hall or platform can work. It is separately stipulated that the National Lottery operates according to its own norm.
These norms still set the vertical: "federal license - then activity," and not vice versa. The initial publication of the law is in DOF 31. 12. 1947.
3) Who exactly regulates: DGJS inside SEGOB
The operational regulator is Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS) - it authorizes, controls, supervises, conducts procedures and makes decisions on all "game" issues. This is explicitly stated on the official DGJS pages.
DGJS maintains Marco Juridico (a selection of norms), permission instructions and even a user support center (advice on requirements for applicants and documents).
4) 2004 regulation: how the old law was "revived"
The "skeletal" construction of the 1947 law itself received a practical matrix in the Reglamento de la Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos (17. 09. 2004) - the document details the types of permitted formats, issuance procedures and DGJS permissions. The last reform of the Regulations is 16. 11. 2023.
Key elements of the Regulation:- Remote betting centers (Centros de Apuestas Remotas, CAR) - a licensed form of sports/competitive betting.
- Number draw halls (analogue of bingo/electronic draws).
- Requirements for accounting, reporting, promotion and interaction with the regulator.
Separate rate: all transactions must be conducted in local currency (MXN); Art. 10 of the Regulations was updated during the reform of 2023.
5) Permissions: what, to whom and how DGJS issues
DGJS can issue permits for games and draws in accordance with the Law and Regulations, fixing the conditions for each case (format, reception points, reporting, compliance). Rules and excerpts are available in the Marco Juridico section and the accompanying SEGOB methodical files.
Important: permission - federal, individual and conditional; DGJS has the right to modify or terminate it for violations. This nature of permits is also confirmed in the DOF/SCJN materials on federal competence.
6) Supervision, inspections and sanctions
DGJS monitors and vigilancia: scheduled/unscheduled inspections, monitoring of compliance with the conditions of permission, verification of advertising/promotions and payment modes. For violations - sanctions up to the suspension/cancellation of permits and closure of facilities. Control functions are recorded in public documents SEGOB and DGJS.
7) Coordination with financial and related regulators (AML/KYC)
Control of the gambling sector is also based on financial compliance:- UIF (Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera) under the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) - coordinates the anti-money laundering policy and issues risk assessment materials. The DGJS interacts with the UIF on suspicious transactions in the sector.
- The AML/CFT Act (PLD/FT) defines basic customer identification and transaction monitoring procedures for controlled entities.
In practice, this means: KYC, reporting, limits and financial footprint are mandatory, and AML violations can lead to sanctions from several bodies at the same time.
8) Lottery National and Exceptions
Historically, the Lotería Nacional has a legal basis; in 2020, Pronósticos was integrated into the Lottery (structure and name changed), which is enshrined in the DOF. At the same time, the general control of gambling activities remains within the competence of the federation, and the "lottery" exception is expressly stipulated in the 1947 Law.
9) Online aspects: What's important for players and operators to know
The Mexican model does not create a "free" online market: any online or remote formats are subject to DGJS permissions (for example, through CAR) and must operate in MXN, with geographical and identification restrictions. You can check the framework and requirements on the DGJS/SEGOB pages (rules, regulations, FAQ).
10) Checklist for operator (practice)
1. Legal basis: to study the Law 1947 and the Regulations (the last reform - 16. 11. 2023).
2. Type of permission: define the format (for example, CAR or drawing hall) and collect a package of documents according to DGJS lists.
3. Currency and Financials: Transactions in MXN, setting up KYC/AML according to PLD/FT and UIF/SEGOB requirements.
4. Supervision and reporting: readiness for inspections, reporting on the conditions of permission, approval of promotions.
5. Communication with the regulator: use the DGJS user support center and official channels.
FAQ
Who in Mexico "gives permission" for games and bets?
Federal SEGOB via DGJS. Without its permission, a casino, raffle hall or remote betting center cannot work.
What is CAR?
This is the Centro de Apuestas Remotas, a licensed betting format described in the Regulations.
In which currency are transactions posted?
According to Art. 10 of the Regulations - in Mexican pesos (MXN); the norm was updated in 2023.
Who is responsible for AML/financial monitoring?
The UIF (SHCP) coordinates financial intelligence; DGJS interacts with UIF in the gambling sector.
The role of SEGOB is a single federal point of permission and control of gambling: to issue a permit, set conditions, check, punish for violations. The practical "operating system" is based on the 2004 Regulations (with updates, including 16. 11. 2023) and is performed through DGJS. Add financial compliance (UIF/PLD), exceptions for the National Lottery, and you get the full picture: in Mexico, gambling is possible only within the framework of federal permission and strict supervision procedures.