Online Gambling in Costa Rica
| Regulatory Authority | There is no dedicated gambling authority in Costa Rica. |
| Key legislation | There is no specific regulation for online gambling at the moment. |
| Allowed activities | Online operators can register as data processing businesses, provided they serve only international players. There’s no formal gambling licence or oversight, and targeting Costa Rican residents is not permitted. |
| Prohibited activities | Targeting Costa Rican players with gambling services (even from locally registered entities). |
| Taxation and fees | No available information at the moment |
| Licence validity / duration | No available information at the moment |
| SOFTSWISS products compliant | No products available at the moment |
Land-Based Gambling in Costa Rica
| Key legislation | Gambling Law (1922) |
| Allowed activities | Simple games such as billiards, dominoes, tute, and other non-wagered, skill-based activities. No element of chance or betting may be involved – directly or indirectly. |
| Prohibited activities | Among others:
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| Taxation | No gambling-specific taxes; standard corporate and municipal taxes apply. |