Due to the complete ban on gambling in Cuba, a legal GGR/NGR is not formed, which means that the budget does not receive taxes and license fees from casinos, betting or online operators.
There are no official market statistics (revenue, attendance, non-gaming revenue share, operator KPIs), since there is no licensed sector.
The tourist economy focuses on beach holidays, culture and gastronomy, without a casino component, so potential multipliers (hotels, F&B, entertainment) from the gambling industry are not realized.
Government spending is biased towards law enforcement: suppression of clandestine schemes, control of settlements and seizure of equipment.
Any illegal activity carries legal and financial risks and does not create transparent employment or investment.
As a result, Cuba's "gambling economy" profile is zero legal base, lack of KPIs, and missed tourism diversification opportunities.
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