Haiti creates new national authority to regulate gambling and betting

ANJHA to take over oversight of industry

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Haiti (MEF) reported, through a memorandum dated November 5, 2026, on the entry into force of new decrees aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the gambling and betting sector.

The provisions were adopted and published in the official newspaper Le Moniteur on 21 August 2026.

In this context, the Government announced the creation of the National Gaming and Betting Authority (ANJHA), a new public institution responsible for regulating, controlling and supervising gambling activities throughout the national territory.

Its scope of competence includes casinos, betting operations, traditional lottery outlets (borlette) and other similar gambling activities.

The Directorate General of Taxes will centralize payments

The memorandum also establishes that the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) will be the only institution authorized to collect fees, taxes, levies and other amounts corresponding to operators in the sector.

This includes payments related to licenses, authorizations and other obligations established by current legislation.

Consequently, all payments must be made exclusively through the official channels of the DGI, which must issue the corresponding receipts.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance warned operators that they must strictly comply with these provisions and refrain from making fiscal or administrative payments outside the authorized mechanisms.

Anti-money laundering and illicit operations measures

The regulatory reorganization is part of the Haitian State's efforts to combat money laundering, illicit financial channels, and the financing of terrorism.

According to the MEF, the new provisions seek to improve the organization and supervision of gambling activities, in addition to establishing clearer procedures for operators and responsible authorities.

The Ministry also stressed that the measures are intended to benefit both the public and companies in the sector, and requested the collaboration of all actors involved to ensure their implementation.