So, how hard would it be for a US Citizen, to move to Costa Rica.....

bigbet1234 · Feb 10, 2006

and open a sportsbook?

BB

JudgeWapner · Feb 10, 2006

People do it all the time.

bigbet1234 · Feb 10, 2006

Min. amount to take a decent shot? 1mil?

BB

JudgeWapner · Feb 10, 2006

BB, I think that is about right.

Fighting_Irishman · Feb 10, 2006

It is not hard at all. You should come down here first and meet some of the people already in the industry for advice so you dont get taken on start up costs. You might lose your bank roll not because of the players beating you, but the locals robbing you blind for silly stuff such as internet service, phones, web design, etc..... LOL

Good Luck,

FI

bigbet1234 · Feb 10, 2006

Do you have to be a Costa Rican citizen to open shop?

I guess this is something I could touch base with my lawyers.

BB

Fighting_Irishman · Feb 10, 2006

As long as you leave the country every 3 months for 72 hours you can come and go as you please and do as much business as you want. Costa Rica has a 3 month stay visa when you enter the country and most people take mini vacations to Nicaragua and Panama when they have to renew their visas.

FI