Peru Plans to Reduce Gambling Penalties and Tighten Betting Ad Rules

Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) has proposed changes to online gambling regulations, including lower fines and stricter advertising requirements.

The draft decree was published on October 21, 2026, with public comments accepted until November 5, 2026.

Under the proposal, the maximum fine for serious gambling violations would decrease from 200 tax units (UIT), approximately $320,000, to 70 UIT, or around $112,000.

Fines would also be limited to 10% of an operator’s previous annual gross income. However, this protection would not apply to unlicensed operators or repeat offenders.

The proposed advertising rules would require all gambling promotions to display the licensed operator’s name and authorization number. Advertisements targeting minors or presenting gambling as a way to earn money would be prohibited.

Influencers would need to clearly identify sponsored gambling content, while operators would become responsible for advertising published by third parties.

The proposal also includes changes to technical requirements. Minimum password lengths would decrease from eight to four characters, while mandatory account re-authentication would move from every 30 days to every six months.

Separately, Peruvian lawmakers have proposed increasing the Selective Consumption Tax on online gambling and sports betting from 1% to 5% of each wager.

Both initiatives remain proposals and have not yet taken effect.