The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Finance, through the Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance (DCJA), convened an AML compliance workshop for casino and gaming operators.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to reinforce anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) controls across the sector.
Held at the Center for Training in Fiscal Policy and Management (Capgefi) in Santo Domingo, the session focused on the implementation of Resolution No. 217-2025, the third update to the AML/CTF regulatory framework governing gaming operators.
The resolution introduces strengthened reporting obligations, enhanced due diligence requirements and tighter supervisory mechanisms.
Claudia Álvarez Troncoso, Director of the DCJA, said the measure fulfills commitments made to the Financial Analysis Unit (UAF), the National Committee Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing and international monitoring bodies, while reinforcing supervisory capacity in response to sector innovation and operational complexity.
Private sector representatives, including executives from Cirsa-Dominican Republic, Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana and Betcris-Dominican Republic, participated in panel discussions centered on compliance implementation and integrated risk management.
Officials from the Superintendency of Banks and Banreservas were also present, highlighting the Government’s cross-institutional approach to mitigating financial crime risks within the gaming industry.
The Dominican Republic has faced increasing scrutiny from international AML monitoring bodies in recent evaluation cycles, prompting regulatory authorities to strengthen sector-specific compliance frameworks
