# 10-year gambling moratorium: what it means for hotels

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Published: 2026-08-31T18:32:22.785Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Tourism Policy
Summary: The Chamber of Deputies approved a 10-year moratorium on new gambling licenses, except for casinos in hotels and tourist areas. The hotel sector breathes.

## Article

The Chamber of Deputies approved a gambling bill that imposes a **10-year moratorium** on new licenses for betting establishments nationwide. The exception, and this is what matters to me, are **casinos inside hotels and tourist areas**. According to [Dominican Today](https://dominicantoday.com/gambling-bill-proposes-10-year-ban-on-new-betting-establishments-in-dominican-republic/), the measure aims to bring order to a sector that grew without limits. I read this as a boost for tourism: hotel complexes can keep their entertainment offering without unfair competition from street-level betting shops.

For hotel investors, this is a sign of stability. If your project includes a casino, **you're clear**. If not, the moratorium reduces noise and saturation in destinations like Punta Cana or Bávaro. Regulated gambling inside the resort remains a draw for travelers, now with less external competition.

What's next? The Senate needs to give the green light, and hoteliers should know that their on-site gambling offering is a competitive advantage, not a headache. Dominican tourism is playing to win again.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/gambling-bill-proposes-10-year-ban-on-new-betting-establishments-in-dominican-republic/

## Citation

10-year gambling moratorium: what it means for hotels. Turismo News. 2026-08-31. https://turismo.news/en/digest/10-year-gambling-moratorium-hotels-exempt