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Ecuador /Equador, South America land casinos listed by area: (In the Ecuadorian casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
See useful information on Ecuador below on this page, at the end of the land casinos listing.

Guayaquil - There are 3 listed land-based gambling casinos in Guayaquil.

Note: Ecuador’s casinos (and bingo halls) closed their doors for good on midnight 16th March 2012, following a national plebiscite in May in which a majority of Ecuadorians opted to eliminate gambling halls.

1. Casino Sol,
   Hotel Sheraton Guayaquil, Av. Joaquin Orrantia, Plaza del Sol, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Tel: (593-4) 2082418 / 2082419 / 2082420, Casino website: www.casino-sol.com
   Nearest Airport: Guayaquil Airport, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 5 km
   Minimum Gaming Age: 18
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: daily 10am to 4am, live table games from 4pm
   Gaming Currency: US$
   Games to play: 164 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games (bets from 1 cent to 50 cents), Electronic Horse Racing; Live table games: 2 Roulette (double zero tables), 4 Blackjack, 2 Midi Punto Banco, 2 Latin Poker with progressive jackpot
   Facilities: Snack bar, Cocktails, TV lounge, Promotions, Live entertainment, Hotel facilities
   Remarks: Casino Sol is a modern entertainment centre located within Hotel Sheraton Guayaquil in Ecuador.
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2. Hotel Oro Verde & Casino Guayaquil, 9 de Octubre y Garcia Moreno, P.O. Box 09-01-9636, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Phone: 593-4-2327999, Fax: 593-4-2329350, Email: ov_gye@oroverdehotels.com, Website: www.oroverdeguayaquil.com, www.oroverdehotels.com
   Awaiting update information
3. Hotel Ramada & Casino Guayaquil,
   Malecon #606, Guayaquil, Ecuador. Phone: +593-4 256-5555, Fax: +593-4 256-3036, Email: info@hotelramada.com, Reservations: reservas@hotelramada.com, Website: www.hotelramada.com
   Nearest Airport: Guayaquil Airport, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), 5 km
   Minimum Gaming Age: 18
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: daily 8pm to 4am
   Gaming Currency: US$
   Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco, Texas Hold'em Poker
   Facilities: Snack bar, Cocktails, Promotions, Hotel facilities
   Remarks: Hotel Ramada & Casino Guayaquil was founded on October 21, 2008, and it offers 76 rooms that provide the comfort needed to please all guests.
   [October 2010 last update]

Machala - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Machala.

Hotel Oro Verde Machala, Circunvalacion Norte y Calle Vehicular, P.O.Box 17-933150, Machala, Ecuador. Phone: 593-7-2933140, Fax: 593-7-2933150, Email: ov_mch@oroverdehotels.com, Sales: ventas_mach@oroverdehotels.com, Website: www.oroverdemachala.com, www.oroverdehotels.com
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Manta - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Manta.

Hotel Oro Verde & Casino Manta, Malecon y calle 23, P.O.Box 13-05-135, Manta, Ecuador. Phone: 593-5-2629200, Fax: 593-5-2629210, Email: ov_mta@oroverdehotels.com, Sales: eventosmta@oroverdehotels.com, Website: www.oroverdehotels.com
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Quito - There are 5 listed land-based gambling casinos in Quito.

1. Best Western Hotel Casino Plaza,
   Av. De los Shyris N37-53 y Naciones Unidas, Quito, Ecuador. Phone: +593 22 445305, for reservations dial ext 2251, front desk 2250, casino 2373, Fax: +593 22 251958, Website: www.hotelcasinoplaza.com
   Nearest Airport: Quito Airport, Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 5 km
   Minimum Gaming Age: 18
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: 8am to 4am
   Gaming Currency: US$
   Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Blackjack, Baccarat, Caribbean Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker
   Facilities: Snack bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities
   Remarks: Best Western Hotel Casino Plaza offers the most modern and safe casino in Quito with its own administration, located in the ground floor of the Hotel.
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2. Casino Montecarlo,
   (Hotel Mercure Alameda), Roca E4-122 and Amazonas Avenue, Quito, Ecuador. Tel: (+593)2/2994000, Fax: (+593)2/2565759, Casino website: www.casinomontecarlo.ec, Hotel website: www.mercurequito.com.ec
   Nearest Airport: Quito Airport, Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 5 km
   Minimum Gaming Age: 18
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: Sunday to Wednesday 9am to 5am; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 24 hours
   Gaming Currency: US$
   Games to play: 200 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (bets from 1 cent to 50 cents); Live table games: 3 Roulette (single and double zero tables, minimum/maximum bets: $0.25/$5 and $1/$25), 8 Blackjack (minimum/maximum bets: $2/$100 and $25/$1,250), 3 Punto Banco (minimum/maximum bets: $5/$250 and $25/$1,250), 3 Montecarlo Texas Hold'em Poker (play against the casino dealer, minimum/maximum bets $2/$50); Other: Sportsbook
   Facilities: Bar, Promotions, Entertainment, Hotel facilities, Parking
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3. Hilton Hotel Colon Quito, Amazonas N 1914 Y Patria Avenida 1, Quito, Ecuador. Tel: 593-2-2560666, Fax: 593-2-2563903, Website: www.quito.hilton.com
   Awaiting update information
4. Hotel Tambo Real, Av. 12 de Octubre y Queseras del Medio, Quito, Ecuador. Phone: (593) (2) 256 - 3820, Fax: (593) (2) 255 - 4964, Email: reservaciones@hoteltamboreal.com.ec, Website: www.hoteltamboreal.com.ec
   Awaiting update information
5. Joker Casino, Hotel Dann Carlton,
   Av. Republica de El Salvador N34-377 e Irlanda San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. Phone: +593 - 2 - 224 9008, Fax: +593 - 2 - 244 8807, Email: info@DannCarltonQuito.com, Website: www.danncarltonquito.com
   Nearest Airport: Quito Airport, Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 5 km
   Minimum Gaming Age: 18
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: 24 hours
   Gaming Currency: US$
   Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: Roulette, Blackjack, Poker
   Facilities: Snack bar, Hotel facilities
   [October 2010 last update]

Salinas - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in Salinas.

1. Barcelo Colon Miramar Hotel & Casino, Malecon entre la 38 y la 40, (Guayas), Playa Salinas, Salinas, Ecuador. Phone: +593 42 771610, Fax: +593 42 773806, E-mail: colonmiramar@barcelo.com, Website: www.barcelo.com
   Awaiting update information
2. Hotel Casino Calypsso, Malecon, junto a la Capitania del Puerto, Salinas, Ecuador. Phone: (593-4) 2772159 - 2772307 - 2771992, Fax: (593-4) 2771483, Email: reservas@carfig.com.ec, Website: www.hotelcalypsso.com
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Useful Information on Ecuador
General: Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. The country also includes the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometres west of the mainland. It is the second smallest country in South America and is one of only two countries, along with Chile, that do not have a border with Brazil. Ecuador straddles the 'equator', from which it takes its name. Its capital city is Quito, but the country's largest city is Guayaquil. The historic centre of Cuenca is the third largest city. Ecuador is a presidential republic and became independent in 1830 after having been part of the Spanish colonial empire and the republic of Gran Colombia. International telephone country code: +593, Internet: .ec, Electricity voltage: 120V frequency 60 Hz, Electrical outlet: North American/Japanese 2-blade type
Languages: The official language of Ecuador is Spanish. Quichua, an Inca language, is spoken by the Indian population. English is the most spoken foreign language.
Regions: There are 24 provinces divided into four regions: The Coast (La Costa), The Andes Mountains (La Sierra - often referred to as the Highlands), The Amazon (El Oriente), The Galapagos Islands
Major cities: Guayaquil (largest city), Quito (capital city), Cuenca, Santo Domingo, Machala, Manta, Portoviejo, Ambato, Riobamba, Quevedo, Loja, Milagro, Ibarra, Esmeraldas, Babahoyo
International airports: Ecuador is a small country but offers to its travelers comfortable airports in the main cities. There is however a departure tax when leaving from Ecuador’s main international airports. In Quito the tax is presently US$40.80, and in Guayaquil the tax is US$27.16
- Quito, Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), located three miles (5km) from Quito city centre
- Guayaquil, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), located three miles (5km) north of Guayaquil city centre
- Latacunga, Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), located in the vicinity of Latacunga
- Manta, Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC), located in the outskirts of the city of Manta
- Cuenca, Mariscal Lamar International Airport (CUE)
Ports and terminals: Port of Bahia De Caraquez, Portuaria de Esmeraldas, Balao Terminal (Esmeraldas), Tepre Terminal (Esmeraldas), Port of Guayaquil, Port of La Libertad, Port of Manta, Port of Puerto Bolivar, Port of San Lorenzo
Visas: Since June 2008, all foreign nationals have been allowed to visit Ecuador without a visa.
Taxis: When taking yellow taxis in the major cities you should ensure that the taxi meter is reset. The minimum charge in Quito is USD 1, even if the meter registers less for your journey. You should only use authorised taxis (yellow cabs) that display their taxi registration sticker on the windscreen and doors, as well as the orange license plates. You should avoid hailing taxis on the street and should instead book one through your hotel or by calling a known radio taxi service. Larger supermarkets and airports also have taxi ranks. Before getting into a taxi, agree on a price with the driver. To avoid being overcharged, ask at the hotel what you should expect to pay for the juorney. You should carry plenty of change as most taxi drivers cannot change a $20 or a $10 note.
Currency: The US Dollar is the only legal currency in Ecuador. Ecuador has used the US dollar as its official currency since 2000. Both US coins and Ecuadorian coins (5c, 10c, 25c and 50c coins), which are equivalent to the value of the US coins, are used.
Money: You should ensure you bring enough money in the form of US Dollars (preferably in small denominations up to US$20 notes) or traveller cheques. Credit cards and traveller cheques are generally accepted in the cities. The most common credit card is Diners Club followed by Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Tipping: In restaurants it is customary to tip a 10% minimum of the total bill if the bill does not include a service charge. Taxi drivers are not commonly tipped.
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Secretly considered the “World Tourism Power,” Ecuador attract visitors and tourists with its versatile and biodiverse destinations, sustainable tourism system, amazing ecosystem, ethnic diversity, rich cultural heritage, the Amazon rainforest, the tropical Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands, the Andes, the Coast, and — most importantly — the friendly Ecuadorians. Another addition to Ecuador’s massive attractions was its gambling industry. Although not perfect, the gambling industry of Ecuador was for all tastes. Did you notice “was” was used instead of “is”? Well, this is because gambling is no more legal in Ecuador.

History of Casinos in Ecuador

From 1820 to 1822, the Ecuadorian War of Independence took place — a war between South America and Spain. The war was to decide who was to control the Royal Audience of Quito, which later became the Republic of Ecuador. On May 24, 1822, Spain fell at the Battle of Pichincha. Therefore, the Presidencia de Quito became an independent nation.

Ecuador has since then strived to build its economy and society. Gambling, at the genesis, became a popular activity in the country. In fact, Ecuador was once a gambling destination. The laws were put together around the 1960s and have benefited Ecuador in a number of ways. The early law invited a flock of large casinos and luxury hotels into the country. At that time, people compared Ecuador to Las Vegas.

Unfortunately, things got rough starting with the emergence of economist Rafael Correa. Rafael was elected in 2007, and a year later, he limited casinos to 5-star hotels only. As if that was not enough, he proposed that all forms of gambling be banned and declared illegal as gambling — according to the former president — was causing social problems.

“Do you agree that businesses devoted to games of chance such as casinos and slot machine parlors should be banned?” Ecuadorians were asked to answer this question on May 7, 2011, when the voting took place. 45.7 percent of the mass supported the blanket gambling ban, so the 41.6 percent who opposed the ban were out of luck.

Soon, the president confirmed a decree — the Executive Decree No. 873 — on September 9, 2011, and requested each and every gambling facility to shut down within six months. The six months ended on 16 March 2012.

Current Gambling Climate

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Even when gambling was legal in Ecuador, the industry — although growing and flourished — was practically unstable. The government’s stand on the issue was not as transparent as expected, but gambling contributed to the country’s tourism industry, so the government had no other choice but to make the gambling environment tourist-friendly. On that note, there were 19 casinos and a racetrack in the country. Some were strikingly exquisite while others were not.

Generally, Ecuadorians are considered to be friendly and build rapport easily. The country is a tourist’s dream because of its natural and modern features. However, tourists and visitors should tread carefully when in Ecuador. The country is safe, but the number of illegal and unlicensed gambling facilities in Ecuador is overwhelming. So, WorldCasinoIndex recommends Ecuador visitors to forget about gambling in the country since gambling is completely illegal.

Casinos in Ecuador by Area

Ecuador is divided into three regions and 24 provinces, and each province is divided into individual cities. The 20 gambling facilities in Ecuador were located in just five cities. The capital of Ecuador, Quito, has the best-preserved historic center in Central and South America — and was the second largest gambling area in all of Ecuador.

Best Western Hotel Casino Plaza, Hilton Colon Quito Hotel & Casino, Tambo Real Hotel & Casino, Dann Carlton Quito Hotel, Hotel Casino Plaza Caicedo, Jokers Casino, and Chalet Swisse Hotel & Casino were all located in Quito.

The largest gambling area in Ecuador was Guayaquil. Oro Verde Hotel & Casino Guayaquil, Casino Sol – Guayaquil, Unipark Hotel & Unicasino, Hotel Ramada & Casino Guayaquil, El Hotel del Malecón, Casino Faraon, Hilton Hotel & Casino Colon Guayaquil, and Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo were all located in Guayaquil.

On the other hand, Oro Verde Hotel & Casino and Rizzo Hotel & Casino were located in Machala while Salinas offered Hotel Casino Calypsso and Barceló Colon Miramar Hotel & Casino. Manta was the only area with one gambling facility: Oro Verde Hotel & Casino Manta.

In the whole country, the largest casino was Hotel Casino Plaza Caicedo in Quito. The casino had 14 table games and 250 gaming machines.

Types of Casinos in Ecuador

Those closed casinos in Ecuador offered activities such as slot machines, blackjack, roulette, punto banco, American roulette, Caribbean stud poker, mini-baccarat, Texas Hold‘em, Oasis stud poker, baccarat, 3-card poker, and canasta. Similar to other South American countries, those casinos were parts of hotels, resorts and cruise ships — but, in the case of Ecuador, the greater percentage of the casinos were parts of 4 and 5-star hotels.

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The country also offers a horse racetrack: the Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo in Guayaquil. Although this racetrack is considerably old, horse racing and dog racing are not popular in Ecuador. Further, the Loteria Nacional is the nation’s national lottery provided and supervised by the government. The Loteria Nacional is also available online, and players could win up to $1,200,000.

Other forms of gambling were almost totally neglected. Sports betting was not so popular, except football (or soccer). Poker, on the other hand, was surprisingly popular. In fact, poker was extremely popular and most — if not all — casinos offered variations of poker. For one, Caribbean stud poker was the most popular variation of poker in the country. Oasis stud poker and Texas Hold’em were runner-ups.

List of Casinos in Ecuador

Below is a list of all casinos which were previously operating in the regions of Ecuador before the 2011 national referendum.

Barceló Colon Miramar Hotel & Casino
Best Western Hotel Casino Plaza
Casino Faraon
Casino Sol – Guayaquil
Chalet Swisse Hotel & Casino
Dann Carlton Quito Hotel
El Hotel del Malecón
Hilton Colon Quito Hotel & Casino
Hilton Hotel & Casino Colon Guayaquil
Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo
Hotel Casino Calypsso
Hotel Casino Plaza Caicedo
Hotel Ramada & Casino Guayaquil
Jokers Casino
Oro Verde Hotel & Casino
Oro Verde Hotel & Casino Guayaquil
Oro Verde Hotel & Casino Manta
Rizzo Hotel & Casino
Tambo Real Hotel & Casino
Unipark Hotel & Unicasino

Facts About Casinos in Ecuador

– Similar to other South American countries, the minimum gambling age in Ecuador was 18 years.

– In Ecuador, gambling has become a thing of the past since 2011.

– The first player ever to win at both the World Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker is an Ecuadorian by the name Carlos “El Matador” Mortensen, who hails from Ambato.

– The Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo has been in business since 1980.

– In 2015, the Hipodromo Miguel Salem Dibo partnered with United States pari-mutuel supplier United Tote to deliver a new and improved pari-mutuel system.

– Illegal and unlicensed gambling facilities are very rampant in the country. In fact, many small restaurants offer a handful of gambling activities, which are apparently unlicensed.

– Online gambling is still popular throughout the country, and—technically—not illegal.

– There have been a total of 55 casinos in the country.

– Before Rafael Correa became president, the law required casinos in 5-star hotels to offer four or more varieties of table games and 3 and 4-star hotels to offer two or three. One year after he came to power, he limited future casinos to do businesses in 5-star hotels exclusively.

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– The Latin American Poker Tour which Ecuador hosted in 2008 brought about a huge increase in the popularity of poker and card games.

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– More than 20,000 people lost their jobs with the blanket gambling ban.

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