The MEF Informs the Public and Gaming Businesses of New Decrees Governing the Gambling Sector

This press note from the Ministry of Economy and Finance is dated Port-au-Prince, 5 October 2026. It places the new decrees on gambling and other games for money within the State's fight to counter money laundering, illicit financial trafficking, insecurity and terrorism. The texts were published in the official gazette Le Moniteur on 21 August 2026. The note says they bring more order, transparency and security to the sector. It states that a new institution, the National Authority for Games of Chance and Money (ANJHA), is empowered to monitor and oversee the sector across the national territory. It also states that the tax directorate is the only place where businesses in the sector pay taxes and duties. The ministry says it will keep informing the public and businesses on the progress of the reform.