Central & South America Casinos
Casinos and gaming are quickly gaining popularity in Central and South America. In total, there are almost 300 casinos in Central and South America, and the number continues to grow, as the popularity of poker and casinos in general increases in the region.
Belize Casinos
As the only official English-speaking country in Central America, Belize is home to only two legal gambling facilities, namely casinos. However, its extensive cultural and ecological attractions make it a prime tourist destination.
The largest casino is located in Belize City, the Princess Hotel & Casino Belize, housing several table games and hundreds of gaming machines including slots and video poker.
Costa Rica Casinos
In Central America, the largest accumulation of casinos can be found in the country of Costa Rica, with 40 casinos and over 1,200 slot machines. As a prime vacation destination for tourists who love the beach and the jungle, Costa Rica is also a resort destination with more than 30 prime casinos, most of which are located in the city of San Jose.
The largest casino in Costa Rica is Irazu Hotel Best Western & Casino Concorde. Casinos and gambling in general generate high revenues for the local economies, primarily playing off of the already-high volumes of tourists and tourist dollars. Many gaming conferences and expos are also held in the country, making it a prime destination for all things related to poker and gaming.
Panama Casinos
Known for the famous canal that links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, Panama is an international business center and is the second most industrialized country in Central America.
Gambling is legal in Panama, and there are approximately 36 legal gambling facilities in the country, with the majority of those consisting of casinos. Most of those casinos are located in Panama City, with the largest of those being the Casino Majestic. Other casinos in Panama can be found in the Hotel Caesar Park Panama Hotel, the Miramar InterContinental Hotel & Casino, and the Fiesta Casino. Throughout, you can find baccarat, blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, craps, and roulette, among other games.
Argentina Casinos
With a name derived from the Latin (“argentum” meaning silver), Argentina is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.
Boasting a lively nightlife and numerous luxury casinos, Argentina is also home to horse tracks and casino cruise ships, such as the Casino de Buenos Aires. The largest casino in Argentina can be found in Tigre: the Trilenium Casino de Tigre, with more than 70 table games and over 1,700 slot machines and video poker games. Other major casinos in the region include the casino Magic San Martin de los Andes and the Piscis Hotel Casino.
Venezuela Casinos
Home to some of the most spectacular scenery and variety of wildlife, Venezuela is a tourist destination second to none. Venezuela is one of the most urbanized countries in South America, and as a result has several legal gambling facilities in the form of casinos.
While Venezuela’s economy is dominated by the petroleum industry, the casino and gaming industry also contributes. The largest casino in the country is Gran Casino Margarita, located in Isla Margarita. It has over 30 table games and almost 400 slot machines and/or video poker games.
