Mexico field guide ยท August 2026
Sports Betting in Mexico: Comparing Bookmakers and Sportsbooks
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Mexicoโs local rules. Use the traffic ranking above to see which sportsbooks attract visitors, then check legality, payments, terms and player protection before you decide what to do.
The essentials
Mexico at a glance
Market status
Licensed Only
Yes โ Legal
Minimum age
18+
Age limits may vary by product
Player tax
Taxed โ 1% federal ISR on sports-betting and casino winnings (flat), plus a state prize tax of up to about 6%. The 1%/21% conditional applies only to lottery, raffle, sweepstake and contest prizes.
Treatment can depend on product and licence
Regulator
Secretarรญa de Gobernaciรณn (SEGOB), specifically the Direcciรณn General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS)
Confirm the current authority
Last checked
August 2026
Framework year: 1947
Local betting picture
What attracts sports bettors in Mexico?
What Mexico bets on most
Top betting event FIFA World Cup & Liga MX Football (soccer) Football is the dominant sport. The national team's FIFA World Cup matches generate massive nationwide betting interest, while the domestic league, Liga MX, drives the most consistent betting volume throughout the year. Boxing is also a major vertical, especially for fights involving national heroes.
Market context
How gambling activity is divided
Market share and website traffic measure different things and should not be directly compared.
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Your money
Winnings and tax
Your tax position
Taxed โ 1% federal ISR on sports-betting and casino winnings (flat), plus a state prize tax of up to about 6%. The 1%/21% conditional applies only to lottery, raffle, sweepstake and contest prizes.
Your tax treatment can depend on the product, operator licence and personal circumstances in Mexico. Keep transaction records and get professional advice for unusual amounts or offshore play.
Quick answers
What you may still want to know
Is sports betting legal in Mexico?
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Mexicoโs local rules.
How old do you need to be?
The minimum age is 18+.
Do you pay tax on winnings?
Taxed โ 1% federal ISR on sports-betting and casino winnings (flat), plus a state prize tax of up to about 6%. The 1%/21% conditional applies only to lottery, raffle, sweepstake and contest prizes..
Who regulates gambling in Mexico?
Secretarรญa de Gobernaciรณn (SEGOB), specifically the Direcciรณn General de Juegos y Sorteos (DGJS)
Why can a website appear in several rankings?
A multi-product operator can offer both sports betting and casino games. Pure lottery and information websites remain in their own categories.
Methodology & sources
Traffic rankings measure audience activity; category rules describe a websiteโs product; local law determines whether you may use it. A high rank is never an endorsement.
Regulations were last checked in August 2026. Check again before depositing because rules, licences and tax treatment can change.
- DOF 16 Nov 2023 โ decree amending the Reglamento de la LFJS (art. 33 fr. I: 1โ15 year terms) โ
- SEGOB โ DGJS register of permit holders (permisionarios) โ
- SEGOB press release โ suspension of 13 casinos after the SHCP/UIF blocking (11 Nov 2025) โ
- BDO Mรฉxico โ IEPS on juegos con apuestas raised to 50% (DOF 7 Nov 2025) โ
- CONASAMA โ Lรญnea de la Vida 800 911 2000 โ
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.