Para ordenar a la Comisión de Turismo de la Cámara de Representantes del Gobierno de Puerto Rico, realizar una investigación sobre el estado de la industria de juegos en Puerto Rico, la posible saturación de este sector económico, así como la captación del gobierno de los ingresos provenientes de los distintos segmentos de la industria; y para otros fines relacionados.-

2025-2028 Session

RC 453 directs Puerto Rico's House Tourism Commission to investigate the gaming industry, assess saturation and government revenue collection, and issue findings to guide policy.

Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios y Reglas Especiales de Debate de la Cámara

Overview

Bill number: RC 453 (resolution)

Title (English): To order the House Tourism Commission of the Government of Puerto Rico to conduct an investigation into the state of the gaming industry in Puerto Rico, possible saturation of that economic sector, and the government’s collection of revenues from the different segments of the industry; and for other related purposes.

Introduced: September 24, 2025

Current status: Referred to the House Calendars Committee (Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara) after a committee report with amendments (1er Informe) on November 19, 2025.

Purpose and intent

RC 453 directs the Cámara de Representantes’ Comisión de Turismo to undertake a formal inquiry into:
- The current condition and trends of Puerto Rico’s gaming industry (including its composition and market dynamics);
- Whether the sector is approaching or has reached saturation (overcapacity relative to demand);
- How effectively the government captures and administers revenues generated across the industry’s various segments.

The resolution is intended to produce factual findings that can inform policy, regulation, fiscal decisions, and potential legislative proposals.

Key provisions (what the resolution tasks the Commission to do)

Conduct a comprehensive investigation and fact-finding process on the gaming industry in Puerto Rico.

Examine market structure and performance indicators (e.g., number of operators, occupancy/utilization, revenue trends).

Assess government revenue mechanisms tied to gaming (taxes, fees, license revenues, fines, revenue-sharing agreements) by segment.

Evaluate signs of market saturation and associated economic, tourism, employment, and public-interest implications.

Compile findings into an official report with conclusions and recommendations (possible regulatory, fiscal, or legislative actions to address identified issues).

Note: As a resolution, RC 453 itself does not change statutory law; it establishes an investigatory mandate for the House Tourism Commission.

Who would be affected

Industry participants: casino/hotel operators, online gaming providers, sports-betting operators, lottery/electronic gaming vendors, and investors.

Government entities: House Tourism Commission and other legislative committees, treasury/tax authorities, regulatory agencies involved in gaming and tourism.

Secondary stakeholders: employees, municipalities hosting gaming facilities, consumers/tourists, and businesses linked to gaming-driven economic activity.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Filed (Radicado): 2025-09-24

First reading and referral: 2025-09-25

Committee action: 1st Committee Report rendered with amendments on 2025-11-19; report entered (entirillado) and the resolution was sent to the House Calendars Committee on the same date.

Next step: Placement on the House floor calendar for possible debate, amendment, and vote. If approved, the Commission will proceed with the investigation per the resolution’s directions.

Potential outcomes and impacts

A detailed legislative report that could prompt new statutes, regulatory reforms, tax or licensing adjustments, or targeted oversight measures.

Policy changes affecting revenue collection, market entry, consumer protections, and tourism strategy depending on findings.

Increased scrutiny on public revenue flows from gaming and recommendations to optimize fiscal capture or address market oversupply.

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