{"id":147679,"date":"2022-03-09T08:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T12:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=147679"},"modified":"2023-05-15T16:52:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T20:52:09","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-sports-betting-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sports-betting-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about sports betting in the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and beautiful sunshine are just a few of the many reasons to visit the Caribbean. But one reason that\u2019s often overlooked, is the growth in the island\u2019s popularity as a gambling destination.<\/p>

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Many of the oldest sportsbooks with the best reputations base themselves in the Caribbean, just off shore from the United States. Antigua, Costa Rica, and Curacao all offer online sportsbook licenses and cooperate with relevant regulatory bodies to ensure bettors enjoy a legitimate and safe, gaming\u00a0experience unrestricted betting with the best non-Gamstop sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Legalisation of sports betting in the Caribbean<\/strong><\/p>

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Sports betting laws vary throughout the Caribbean, so if you\u2019re looking to enjoy some sports betting action, make sure you check with your destination before travelling.<\/p>\n

Antigua<\/strong><\/p>

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Pioneering Antigua was one of the first countries in the Caribbean to legalize online sportsbooks. It issued its first online sportsbook license in 1994 and by 1996, the country was home to a total of 15 online sportsbooks.<\/p>\n

The annual revenue from its sportsbooks is now estimated at over $3 billion and shows no signs of slowing. It\u2019s also the reason so many other Islands are looking to get in on the action.<\/p>

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Cura\u00e7ao<\/strong><\/p>

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A Lesser Antilles Island country in the southern Caribbean Sea, Cura\u00e7ao officially created legislation to regulate online sportsbooks in the 1990\u2019s. By 2002, online sportsbooks had become an invaluable part of the island\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

Due to its lack of bureaucracy and simple registration process Curacao, despite its small size, is one of the most popular destinations for online sportsbooks.<\/p>\n

Puerto Rico<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arguably the gambling capital of the Caribbean, this small Spanish speaking Island has been heavily influenced by its proximity to the coast of the United States. With a plethora of casinos on the island, its shores are a popular destination for gamers, but sports betting has now come to Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

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The Islands Gaming Commission\u00a0recently granted\u00a0the Casino Del Mar\u00a0at La Concha Hotel, the first temporary sports betting license on the island. Its timing was designed to coincide with the Super Bowl, allowing people to bet on the big game.<\/p>\n

As more Islands relax their sports betting legislation, visitors to the Caribbean can expect it to be easier to bet on sport<\/a> over the coming months and years.<\/p>\n

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What are the most popular sports in the Caribbean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Caribbean plays host to a wide variety of sports, with different islands favouring different sporting activities. Now that sportsbooks are being legalised, we look at what sports will be popular amongst bettors.<\/p>\n

Horse Racing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not a sport you would automatically associate with the Caribbean, but the horse racing is popular on a lot of islands, including: Barbados<\/a>, the Dominican Republic,\u00a0Nevis, Jamaica, Martinique,\u00a0Puerto Rico<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Trinidad and Tobago<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The most famous meets are held just outside Bridgetown in Barbados at the Garrison Savannah. The Barbados Turf Club runs three annual meets throughout the year that are popular with locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n

Puerto Rico’s only horse racing track is the Hip\u00f3dromo Camarero located in Can\u00f3vanas, only 30 minutes from San Juan, but the sport is popular on the island.<\/p>\n

Baseball<\/strong><\/p>\n