Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, through DNLQ, has adopted Resolution No. 015/2026. The state is tightening requirements for online betting and casino operations: more control, deeper identification procedures, and stricter responsible gaming standards.
Player Verification
🔵 Mandatory full identity verification for all new users
🔵 180 days to re-verify already registered accounts
🔵 Biometric identification and "liveness" checks
🔵 Data cross-checking through government identification services
🔵 Use of state-accredited providers only
🔵 Strict age verification
Responsible Gaming Is Not a Formality
🔴 Mandatory Responsible Gaming Certificate (Level 4)
🔴 Limits and self-exclusion tools must be встроены into the product and easily accessible
🔴 Self-excluded players must be technically blocked
🔴 Platforms must monitor signs of problematic behavior
🔴 Help service contacts and warnings must remain constantly visible
Advertising Under Enhanced Control
🔵 Full ban on communications targeting minors
🔵 Mandatory warnings prohibiting gambling for individuals under 18
🔵 Responsible gaming principles must be included in all advertising messages
🔵 Requirements apply to all digital channels
What This Means for the Market
🔴 KYC becomes full-scale state-backed identification
🔴 Operational workload and compliance costs increase
🔴 A purely formal licensing approach no longer works
🔴 The market becomes more regulated and technologically demanding
Conclusion
Uruguay is building a system where every account is tied to a verified identity. Biometric checks and cross-referencing with state registries significantly reduce the ability to bypass age restrictions or self-exclusion by creating new profiles.
At the same time, the market is being aligned with international Responsible Gaming standards (Level 4), limiting space for illegal operators and regulatory loopholes.
🔵 Mandatory full identity verification for all new users
🔵 180 days to re-verify already registered accounts
🔵 Biometric identification and "liveness" checks
🔵 Data cross-checking through government identification services
🔵 Use of state-accredited providers only
🔵 Strict age verification
Responsible Gaming Is Not a Formality
🔴 Mandatory Responsible Gaming Certificate (Level 4)
🔴 Limits and self-exclusion tools must be встроены into the product and easily accessible
🔴 Self-excluded players must be technically blocked
🔴 Platforms must monitor signs of problematic behavior
🔴 Help service contacts and warnings must remain constantly visible
Advertising Under Enhanced Control
🔵 Full ban on communications targeting minors
🔵 Mandatory warnings prohibiting gambling for individuals under 18
🔵 Responsible gaming principles must be included in all advertising messages
🔵 Requirements apply to all digital channels
What This Means for the Market
🔴 KYC becomes full-scale state-backed identification
🔴 Operational workload and compliance costs increase
🔴 A purely formal licensing approach no longer works
🔴 The market becomes more regulated and technologically demanding
Conclusion
Uruguay is building a system where every account is tied to a verified identity. Biometric checks and cross-referencing with state registries significantly reduce the ability to bypass age restrictions or self-exclusion by creating new profiles.
At the same time, the market is being aligned with international Responsible Gaming standards (Level 4), limiting space for illegal operators and regulatory loopholes.