Ecuador’s government bans advertising for betting systems and sports predictions
Ecuador’s government issued a communication law amendment banning advertising for betting systems and sports predictions, effective 23 August, according to a report published on 4 September 2023. LigaPro opposed the measure and said it could pursue legal action; the report also said sports betting operators would face a 15% gross gaming revenue tax and a 15% withholding tax on player winnings from 2024.
The ban affects betting operators’ advertising and sponsorship activity, while the reported taxes add obligations from 2024.