Tag Archives: Costa Rica

Two casinos have closed their doors as the gaming industry continues to decline in Costa Rica. According to local news reports, high operating costs have forced two casinos, the Casino Europa located in the Hotel Europa and the Casino Europa operating in the Radisson hotel to close. The closures, which occurred on Monday, have left…

The Costa Rican Tourism Board has launched a new campaign aimed at ending illegal gaming on the island and will enforce new powers granted to it by Law No. 77. Under current rules slot parlours are illegal as are slot machines outside of casinos are banned. The Director of the Tourism Ministry, Ingrid I .Rivera…

International Game Technology will command around half of the slot floor when Croc’s Casino Resort opens in December in Coast Rica. Located in Jaco, Croc’s Casino will open with a complete, end-to-end IGT systems solution that sets new standards for operational efficiencies and player engagement. In addition to selecting IGT as its primary provider of…

Equity Poker Network has acquired the long established Action Poker brand. The Network is positioning Action Poker as the European sister brand to the recreational poker site FullFlushPoker.com, which has quickly grown in popularity and player numbers since it’s real-money gaming launch in November last year. Action Poker will be moved immediately onto EPN, where…

The EquityPokerNetwork.com took quick action, diligence, and professionalism from its Security and Fraud Department to stop a collusion ring in its tracks. In the interests of transparency, the management team has informed all Network Operators that recent fraudulent activity has been identified, fully investigated, and subsequently shut down. The EPN Fraud Team’s diligence and procedures…

The casino industry in Costa Rica is showing continued signs of decline with operators complaining of a lack of regulation when it comes to illegal gambling and high tax rates. Jorge Hidalgo, President of the Association of Costa Rican Casinos, said the industry has been struggling for 16 years due to a lack of regulatory…

The 5Dimes Group has joined the Equity Poker Network as its looks to transform its poker rooms into a more profitable part of its portfolio. As a founding member of the EPN Cooperative, it will enjoy the benefit of low fixed fees and minimum costs, as well as their fair share of the profits in…

The EquityPokerNetwork.com is enjoying a sizable surge in liquidity, following the announcement that yet another online poker room, GearPoker.com, has joined the new Cooperative Network. The addition of GearPoker to EPN is a further boost to the building momentum amongst recreational players looking for a friendly and safe poker environment. EPN is also earning industry…

Thunderbird Resorts is opening a new casino located in San Jose Chile. This new Fiesta Casino is under construction and will operate under a long-term lease. The group stated: “We expect to open by Q2 2014 with approximately 118 slot machines, 28 table positions and 70 food and beverage positions. The casino will implement our…