The Chamber of Casino Operators and Rental Services of Casinos and Entertainment Halls (CUOASEC) of Uruguay formally presented a draft law to the Executive Power to legalize and regulate online betting in the country. The initiative seeks to transform the current state monopoly that governs the digital sector.
The project proposes that only companies with licenses for physical casinos in Uruguay can access authorizations to operate online gaming platforms. This condition would reserve the digital market to CUOASEC members, which includes operators such as Codere and Baluma S.A., among others.
The proposal includes a set of tools to combat unauthorized platforms. Among the main measures are the blocking of unlicensed websites, the creation of a specific domain .bet.uy for legal operators, and the implementation of a National User Registry.
CUOASEC argues that illegal gambling generates tax evasion, unfair competition, and lack of guarantees for players. The proposed regulation seeks to define the State’s powers and enable effective supervision of online gambling operations.
The project incorporates international standards in consumer protection. Measures include transaction traceability, personal data protection, problem gambling prevention, anti-money laundering compliance, cybersecurity, and self-exclusion mechanisms for vulnerable players.
These provisions would align Uruguay with the region’s best regulatory practices, offering a comprehensive protective framework for both users and the State in terms of revenue collection and oversight.
Currently, Uruguay maintains a state monopoly over online gambling, with Supermatch operating sports betting. Private operators are prohibited from offering online casino games in the national territory.
A draft law on the subject was approved by the Senate in August 2022 and still awaits consideration in the Chamber of Deputies. CUOASEC’s new proposal adds to this pending legislative process.
CUOASEC was created at the end of November 2025, and counts among its founding members established operators from the physical casino sector. Its executive secretary, Luis Gama, has prior experience with the National Lotteries and Quinella, bringing knowledge of the state regulatory system.
The Executive Power will analyze the proposal in the coming weeks. Details on specific licensing requirements, tax structure, and allocation of fiscal revenue will be defined during the evaluation process and eventual legislative processing of the project.
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