Is CatrinaBet legal in Mexico?

Law

Which law governs betting in Mexico?

The Federal Law on Games and Draws and its Regulations, enforced by SEGOB.

The Ley Federal de Juegos y Sorteos (Federal Law on Games and Draws) states that betting games and draws may only operate with a permit from the Secretaría de Gobernación (SEGOB), Mexico’s Ministry of the Interior. The law’s Regulations set out the types of permit, including those covering online betting.

Within SEGOB, the Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos (General Directorate of Games and Draws) grants permits and oversees permit holders.

Permit

Does CatrinaBet hold a SEGOB permit?

We have not been able to verify it.

On the CatrinaBet screens we reviewed we did not find a SEGOB permit number or the name of a permit-holding company. That does not prove it has none, but we cannot say that it does.

If the platform states a permit, it should give the permit holder’s name and the permit number. With those details you can compare it with SEGOB’s public information.

catrinabet.mx has not verified any CatrinaBet permit. If the platform publishes one, we will update this page.

Steps

How do you check whether a platform has a permit?

Find the permit holder’s name and permit number and compare them with SEGOB’s public information.

1. Look in the platform’s footer, terms or “About” section for the company name and permit number.
2. Go to the Secretaría de Gobernación website and find the Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos section.
3. Check the list of permit holders and compare the name and number.
4. Make sure the platform’s domain matches the one stated by the permit holder.
5. If you find no details, treat it as unverified.

Implications

What does this mean for you as a player?

Without a verifiable permit, you have fewer formal ways to complain if something goes wrong.

This is not an opinion about CatrinaBet in particular: it applies to any platform. If you decide to play, follow the checklist in is CatrinaBet legit? and start with small amounts.

Concepts

What is the difference between a lottery and a betting game?

In everyday language they are similar, but the law separates draws from betting games and both need a permit.

Although the app calls the section Lottery, games like WinGo, K3 or 5D work as round-based betting games: the player picks a prediction, stakes money and receives a payout if right. The Federal Law on Games and Draws covers both draws and betting games, and a permit is needed for both.

So a platform using the word “lottery” does not mean it has anything to do with the Lotería Nacional or other authorised draws.

Other rules

Which other rules should you know?

The minimum age, taxes on winnings and your rights as a consumer.

• Betting is for adults aged 18 and over only.
• Winnings from betting games may be taxable; ask an accountant if you are unsure.
• Keep receipts for deposits, withdrawals and conversations with support.
• Read the platform’s terms before accepting a promotion.

Is catrinabet.mx legal?

We are an information site: we do not accept bets or handle money.

catrinabet.mx publishes information and does not run games. You can read more in our disclaimer. If you are under 18 or gaming is causing you problems, do not use these platforms.

If gaming stops feeling like entertainment, stop and look for support. In Mexico you can call the free Línea de la Vida helpline on 800 911 2000.

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