The biggest iGaming trends in El Salvador this year

El Salvador has witnessed some important events this year that have had an impact on the iGaming world. Of course, both casino game lovers and eSports players are the first to show interest in these events.

This article will showcase the most notable trends in terms of iGaming that have emerged in the country during the current year.

Online casino regulations

Fans of online casino games can breathe a sigh of relief, as to date no official changes have been decreed regarding the regulation of gambling within El Salvador.

In other words, it is possible to play all Hacksaw games on casinos.com and other international platforms without any restrictions. However, it is always advisable to confirm what kind of regulations such sites have to offer their services, as many unscrupulous sites are looking for the next victim to scam.

How to identify a legitimate online casino?

The concept of legitimacy in an online casino is defined by three main factors:

1. Their game providers: any reputable casino offers games created by companies with credentials that indicate the legitimacy of their titles. These providers in turn will not offer their games to disreputable sites. In short, their presence in a casino is synonymous with legitimacy.
2. Its data protection protocols and measures: a casino must always demonstrate that it has all the tools to protect its customers and their personal data. SSL encryption and KYC protocols are just two of the most common.
3. Its licences and certifications: Finally, a reliable casino will always be licensed by an internationally recognised body. In El Salvador, the most frequent ones come from Malta (MGA) and Curaçao.

El Salvador in the world of eSports

Sports betting has not had a major change in the iGaming world; like online casino games, these are fully legal to operate in the country, even if the country does not issue official licences for them.

However, in the online sports world, eSports recently had a convention to showcase the latest in this new and popular industry: Gamergy 2024.

This convention, held for the first time in the country, took place on 26 October and featured several events within the world of eSports, including League of Legends and Fortnite tournaments, cosplay contests and news within the world of eSports especially dedicated for a Spanish-speaking audience.

Also invited were a large number of streamers and influencers in the world of eSports in El Salvador, including Gamer de Nacimiento, Cherenkekoo, Alecomeco and several others.

It is worth mentioning that this convention has been held in other countries such as Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Panama and the United States, places where it has been an absolute success and whose Salvadoran edition was an absolute success.

More than just eSports

During Gamergy, competitions of video games such as Minecraft were also held, but more than just in a survival mode. Several PvP style matches were held where the last one standing will be the winner.

EEGAMINGG: initiative to teach eSports

In El Salvador, eSports have now been officially recognised as a sport, which is why EEGAMINGG was born, a competition between universities that are dedicated to teaching eSports as a subject and that has the support and backing of INDES (Instituto Nacional de los Deportes de El Salvador).

This opens up opportunities for students to receive scholarships to participate in these sports at an international level and even receive sponsorship from large companies that support events such as the Gamergy described above.

The interesting thing about this programme is that it is suitable for all ages, where depending on the age of the participant they will be assigned to a specific category in which they can participate.

Fortnite and FC 2024: the only eSports at the EEGAMINGG at the moment

According to the official EEGAMINGG website, only Fortnite and FC 2024 are the only eSports that are part of this inter-university competition, each of which has its own set of rules that any internet user can consult on the website.

As a curious fact, GGTech, the company that manages these tournaments and projects, designed an exclusive map inspired by the National Library of El Salvador (BINAES) where there are a series of objectives that players must follow to win the game.

El Salvador at the forefront of iGaming

The South American country may not have seen significant growth in slots and other gambling games, but it is a different story when it comes to eSports.

With conventions such as Gamergy and events such as those organised by EEGAMINGG, El Salvador's future looks bright in terms of iGaming.