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MX · Tier 2
Mexico
DGJS / SEGOB Permiso para Explotación — federal Mexican gambling permit; large market with moderate political and regulatory risk.
At a Glance
- Setup
- $100K–$300K
- Annual
- $80K+
- Timeline
- 24–40 weeks
- Tax
- 30% on participation fee + state taxes
- Markets
- Mexico
- Tier
- 2
UNVERIFIED — figures for guidance only. As of 10 June 2026. Verify with the regulator before making licensing decisions.
What works here
Opportunities
- +Operators with Mexican SA de CV entity and SAT registration
- +Brands with OXXO and SPEI payment integration
- +Groups serving the Mexican diaspora and US Latino markets
What to watch
Watch-outs
- !Federal-level permits are scarce; sub-permits via existing holders are common
- !Political and regulatory risk under successive administrations is real
- !Tax structure layered (federal participation + state-level)
Permitted Verticals
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