Mexican Betting Sites

As regards gambling laws in Mexico, on 31 December 1947, the Mexican Federal Law of Games and Raffles came into effect. It remains, until this day, the country’s main gambling legislation. The latest modification took place in 2013 in order to bring Mexico's gambling regulation up to date with the emerging industry and technological needs.

On 27 November 2014, though, the Special Commission to Investigate the Performance of the Entities of the Federal Government submitted a new bill. The majority of the Chamber of Deputies' members approved this ‘new’ Federal Law on December 3, 2014, and...

As regards gambling laws in Mexico, on 31 December 1947, the Mexican Federal Law of Games and Raffles came into effect. It remains, until this day, the country’s main gambling legislation. The latest modification took place in 2013 in order to bring Mexico's gambling regulation up to date with the emerging industry and technological needs.

On 27 November 2014, though, the Special Commission to Investigate the Performance of the Entities of the Federal Government submitted a new bill. The majority of the Chamber of Deputies' members approved this ‘new’ Federal Law on December 3, 2014, and sent it to the Senate for review and approval.

Currently, the country’s regulatory authority is the General Bureau of Gaming and Raffles. Many international bookmakers are willing to submit the necessary documentation in order to hold a local license, like Bet365. Some Mexican sportsbooks already holding local licenses are Caliente, Strendus, Ganabet and Big Bola.

The betting tax in Mexico for licensed operators is 30%. This applies to their entire income. Additionally, licensees pay permit fees to the Ministry of the Interior in the amount of 2% of their income. The SAT (Tax Administration Service) is the federal authority in charge of collecting gambling-related taxes.

Essential Information for Mexican Bettors

Technically, Mexicans are obliged to gamble only on licensed bookies. Nonetheless, those who opt for non-licensed international sportsbooks are not prosecuted. Meanwhile, there is no tax on betting winnings deriving from Mexico betting sites.

It is also worth mentioning that foreign unlicensed bookies have a tax advantage against the local license holders; since they do not have to pay the 30% income tax.