Key Moments:
- Peru’s gambling regulator has initiated a 15-day public consultation on extending anti-money laundering (AML) rules to casinos and slot halls
- The draft regulation seeks to harmonize AML standards across both physical and online gambling operations
- If adopted, land-based operators would face new compliance, reporting, and internal control obligations
Regulator Proposes Single Standard for Entire Gambling Market
Peru’s authorities have launched a short public review for a draft regulation aimed at expanding AML compliance to all casinos and slot-machine venues. The national regulator, through the Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Fund Administrators (SBS), posted the proposal as Resolution No. 04033-2025. This move extends requirements now in place for online operators to the physical gambling sector and sets the stage for a single regulatory structure governing AML procedures across the industry. The public consultation period lasts 15 days and invites feedback from operators, associations, and other interested parties.
Draft Regulation’s Main Provisions
The new proposal would create consistent AML obligations for every market segment. Targeting casinos and slot halls – areas considered at high risk because of their large transaction values and frequent cash handling – the regulation builds directly on the system introduced by Resolution No. 03622-2025 for betting houses and remote gaming, which took effect in October. Under the draft, all companies in the sector would be supervised by MINCETUR and required to implement prevention measures that align with international FATF standards.
| Resolution No. | Applies To | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 04033-2025 | Casinos & Slot Halls | Under Public Review |
| 03622-2025 | Betting Houses & Remote Gaming | Effective Since October |
Consultation Seeks Industry Feedback
The SBS published the draft in accordance with transparency policies. Interested parties have a 15-day window to provide input or raise concerns. The technical and legal teams of both SBS and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Peru (UIF-Peru) have contributed to the proposal. UIF-Peru will assess the received comments before preparing a final recommendation for approval.
Implications for Land-Based Operators
If the new regulation is approved, casinos and slot halls would be required to designate compliance officers, conduct regular audits, deliver specialized employee training, and report suspicious financial activity directly to UIF-Peru. Additional requirements include maintaining thorough records of all financial operations and implementing comprehensive risk management protocols. These standards closely match those already imposed on online gambling platforms as stipulated by Resolution No. 03622-2025.
Toward a Harmonized Regulatory Environment
The regulator’s stated goal is to ensure equivalent levels of financial traceability and protection regardless of how customers access gambling services. Uniform rules are intended to eliminate inconsistencies between digital and physical operations, reducing regulatory gaps and strengthening the sector’s defenses against money laundering.
The eventual adoption of a unified AML framework presents new compliance and technology opportunities for service providers and lays out enhanced obligations for all operators. The final content and implementation timeline hinge on the outcomes of the ongoing consultation process and regulatory decisions that follow.
- Author
Daniel Williams
