Tag Archives: Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico launches sports betting tender
Puerto Rico’s Gaming Commission announced that it had submitted Sports Betting Regulation Number 9316 and Fantasy Contest Regulation Number 9317 to the State Department. Both bills went into effect on Monday (08 November). As a result of the two new regulations the commission announced that it would be authorized to begin the evaluation processes for…
Puerto Rico – New slot machine regs could raise US$40m in six months
A court decision has allowed the Gaming Commission to collect over $4m in just one week for the treasury from money generated by slot machines. This will increase to as much as $40m once the current payment plan ends. The executive director of the Gaming Commission, Orlando A. Rivera, told local press that 93 of…
Puerto Rico – Camarero Racetrack to reopen after $15m renovation
Work on The Camarero Racetrack in Puerto Rico is nearly complete. The total renovation came in at a price tag of US$15 million. The track is now part of a much larger facility which could see a more diverse gaming offer in the future. The President and Chief Executive Officer Ervin Rodríguez Vélez, told press…
Puerto Rico – Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort announces Puerto Rico market access agreement with BetMGM
Casino del Mar at La Concha Resort and BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming company, announced today that they have agreed to a strategic partnership. Subject to regulatory approvals, BetMGM will expand its retail and mobile sports betting offerings to Puerto Rico, signifying the company’s first market access agreement outside of the US mainland….
Puerto Rico – IGT partners with Molina Technical Services in Puerto Rico
IGT has formed a strategic partnership with Puerto Rico-based Molina Technical Services, who will provide on-call field services support to casinos in Puerto Rico that feature IGT games, cabinets and solutions. “Gaming in Puerto Rico continues to gain momentum as locals and tourists alike are seeking out world-class entertainment in exotic locales,” said Juan A….
Puerto Rico – Fantastic Dragons ‘a number one performer at Casino Metro’
Aruze Gaming has launched Fantastic Dragons Gold and Fantastic Dragons Fire, available on the Muso Curve-43 cabinet, into the Latin American market, becoming ‘a number one performer at Casino Metro, a premier casino in Puerto Rico.’ The Fantastic Dragons game series is designed to draw players in with a unique attract feature and thrill them…
Puerto Rico – Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation to reopen casino in Puerto Rico
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and LionGrove have confirmed the formation of a partnership to reopen the historic and iconic El San Juan Casino as the Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in Puerto Rico. In addition to redeveloping the casino, the two partners will also reopen the renowned Tropicoro entertainment venue, welcoming back performers, artists,…
Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico casino revenue at 37 per cent less than last year
Revenues at Puerto Rico’s 16 casino were down by US$54m between July and December 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, as a result of restrictions due to COVID-19. Ismael Vega, General Manager of the Casino Metro at the Sheraton Convention Center, said: “This represents a drop of almost 37 per cent, which represents…
Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico Governor finally grants casinos the chance to reopen
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez has confirmed that casinos in the country can now reopen at a capacity of 25 per cent. Casinos have pleaded with the Government to let them reopen for months with each property investing $100,000 to establish the protocols. Ismael Vega, General Manager of Casino Metro, said: “They listened to our…
