SEGOB | Secretaría de Gobernación (Secretariat of the Interior)

Yes, gambling in Mexico is legal. However, a casino must obtain the correct authorization through the Secretariat of the Interior and comply with Mexico's operating conditions. Casinos must also pay relevant federal and local taxes, provide regular reports to the Tax Authority, and protect their members' personal information and data.

Yes, Mexico has a number of active casinos and several types of gambling facilities for players to enjoy. According to reports, there are currently 379 casinos and authorized establishments offering classic casino games and accepting fantasy, sport, horse, and greyhound racing bets in Mexico City and across 28 Mexican states.

Yes, Mexico allows its citizens to access their favorite games or place a bet remotely over the internet on casino sites all over the world. However, only online casinos with the proper authorization from Mexico's internal governing authority, SEGOB, are legally permitted to provide gaming and gambling services in Mexico.

Yes, Mexico taxes winnings. Both federal and state government taxes apply. However, winners aren't responsible for paying the taxes as Mexico requires gambling license holders to withhold taxes and pay them on the winner's behalf. Federal tax rates are 1%, and state tax rates vary between 4%-6% of the winnings.

The legal gambling age in Mexico is 18 years old, and anyone under 18 years of age is considered a minor. A casino is legally obligated to request age verification from its customers and prohibited by law from providing access to any gambling-related activity to those considered minors in Mexico.