Mexico's new reforms look to ban slot machines

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has proposed new legislation that will outlaw all slot machines in Mexican casinos. The Directorate of Games and Sweepstakes reports to the Ministry of the Interior and is the single entity in the country authorized for providing casino licenses.

The reform, if passed, will not be retroactive. This means that the 444 casinos already functioning in the country can continue to operate their slots, but only while their current permits are active.

 

[mosesdera]

This reform could seriously impact the casino industry in Mexico if passed. Banning slot machines will take away a huge part of revenue for many casinos. While protecting public health is important, completely outlawing them may be too extreme, perhaps limiting the number of machines will be better.

 

[cherrylarry]

The reforms endeavor to tackle worries associated with illicit betting, illicit money movement, and dependence. The administration is striving to establish more stringent rules and supervision in order to guarantee that slot machines are being operated lawfully and conscientiously.

 

[MiaLuca]

Regulators must find the delicate equilibrium between addressing societal concerns and supporting lawful and responsible gambling, as reforms aimed at reducing harm from gambling can have both positive and negative effects on the gaming industry and its affiliated enterprises.