The Ecuadorian government could be about to break a 13-year old ban on all forms of gambling as part of President Daniel Noboa’s plans to survey the population on several policy points.
President Noboa has given the Constitutional Court 11 questions to survey the country’s population as part of a Public Consultation, the last of which includes the gambling sector.
Ecuador has had a ban on bingo halls and casinos since 2011, however, there was a lack of clarity when it came to online platforms, which paved the way for a gray market to develop.
Yet, Noboa is exploring lifting the ban and introducing a national regulatory regime that will support Ecuador’s economy and create jobs.
