Haiti Establishes New Authority to Regulate Gambling and Betting

Haiti's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has announced the creation of a new public institution to regulate the country's gambling and betting sector, according to haitilibre.com. In a memorandum dated November 5, 2026, the MEF reminded operators that new decrees governing the sector had been adopted and published in the official gazette, Le Moniteur, on August 21, 2026. The measures are part of state efforts to combat money laundering, illicit financial channels, and the financing of terrorism. The newly created National Gambling and Betting Authority (ANJHA) is now responsible for the regulation, control, and supervision of the sector throughout the national territory, including casinos, betting operations, borlette (lottery) outlets, and other similar gaming activities. The MEF stated that the General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is the sole authority empowered to collect duties, taxes, levies, and other sums owed by operators in connection with licenses and authorizations. All payments must be made exclusively to the DGI in exchange for an official receipt, and operators were urged to refrain from paying outside official channels. The Ministry said the measures aim to ensure better organization of gaming activities in Haiti and thanked operators and the public for their cooperation.