El Salvador's National Charity Lottery is drafting a change to its governing law that would bring land-based casinos and gaming halls under the institution's supervision. LNB president Javier Milian disclosed the work in an interview with SBC Noticias, framing it as a proposal still being prepared rather than an approved reform.
Milian said physical venues currently depend on municipal permits whose legal reach is limited. The planned framework would define obligations for venue operators and gaming-machine suppliers while requiring equipment entering the country to carry the relevant certifications. He argued that national rules would offer clearer legal protection to investors and players.
The official expects the draft to be ready in about a month. He said it could move to El Salvador's Congress after elections scheduled for February 2027 and suggested March as a possible approval period. That timetable is an estimate and will depend on the legislative process.
The initiative would expand an LNB remit that already covers online betting and casino activity. Milian said slightly more than ten online licences are operating and estimated that the digital market could grow by 70% to 80% in 2026. Those figures are his assessment, while the central confirmed development is that a physical-casino bill is being drafted.
