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El Salvador

National Lottery (LNB)

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Online Gambling in El Salvador
Regulatory Authority National Lottery (LNB)
Key legislation Law of the National Lottery of Charity (2021)
Allowed activities With prior LNB authorisation, the following are allowed, among others:

  • lotteries (traditional, electronic, instant)
  • sports betting (including virtual sports)
  • online casino games, including slots, roulette, bingo, keno and card games
  • mobile and web-based platforms
  • remote gaming via terminals, text messaging, internet
Prohibited activities Among others: 

  • operating any gambling activity without a licence
  • possessing or using gaming equipment/software without LNB authorization
  • accepting items or property instead of money as a bet 
  • unauthorised foreign operators offering games accessible via technology
Taxation and fees After a permit is granted, a licence fee (canon) must be paid.

The fee is calculated based on:

  • the duration of the licence
  • the initial investment or balance sheet value
Licence validity / duration Licences are issued for up to 10 years and must be renewed annually.
Benefits of the market
  • Crypto-friendly ecosystem
    As the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador offers a unique opportunity for crypto gambling, backed by strong digital infrastructure and a growing base of crypto-native users.
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Land-Based Gambling in El Salvador
Key legislation  Law of the National Lottery of Charity (2021)
Allowed activities With prior LNB authorisation, among others: 

  • instant and electronic lotteries
  • sports betting
  • slot machines
  • table games (e.g. roulette, blackjack, poker)
  • bingo halls and paper-based games
Prohibited activities Among others: 

  • unlicensed gambling, participation of minors in any form of gambling
  • cryptocurrency payments for gambling
  • betting by athletes, referees, or match officials on related events
  • games not registered or technically certified (e.g. rigged machines)
Taxation and fees After a permit is granted, a licence fee (canon) must be paid.

The fee is calculated based on:

  • the duration of the licence
  • the initial investment or balance sheet value
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