Ministerio del Deporte — Ecuador (Decreto 487/2024, IRU 15% desde jul-2024) — Ecuador

Ministerio del Deporte — Ecuador (Decreto 487/2024, IRU 15% desde jul-2024) — Ecuador logo
Ecuador: Ecuador prohibió el juego online en 2011 y vive en una situación contradictoria: la prohibición existe pero no se aplica efectivamente. iGaming operators serving the Ecuador market primarily use offshore licences from Curaçao, Panama or other international jurisdictions.
Ecuador advanced online gambling regulation in 2024 with Executive Decree N° 487 (President Daniel Noboa), activating the framework under the Ministerio del Deporte as the competent authority (based on LOPD). 65 platforms were registered with the SRI (tax authority) by December 2023. Licenses: 5-year term; minimum capital 655 SBU (~USD 307,850). Since 1 July 2024, a 15% IRU (Impuesto a los Réditos del Uso) applies to net player winnings in casinos and digital platforms. LigaPro Bet593 is the official sports betting platform of Ecuador's top football league. International operators serving Ecuadorians without local license operate under their home jurisdiction licenses. For regulatory registry: deportes.gob.ec. For tax obligations: sri.gob.ec.
Ministerio del Deporte — Ecuador (Decreto 487/2024, IRU 15% desde jul-2024) - Technical Sheet
Founded2000
HQEcuador
CountryEcuador
CityCapital de Ecuador
LicensesZona gris / Offshore
ProductsRegulatory Analysis Ecuador, Offshore Licences for Ecuador, iGaming Legal Framework Ecuador
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