Pay Per Head Companies in Costa Rica: Are They Safe?

Submitted by Don Shapiro on

Written by :

Don Shapiro

Published on :

Over the last ten years, more and more Americans have become familiar with the beautiful Central American nation of Costa Rica.  Sportsbook and Pay Per Head businesses began locating here, many from the States, during the late 1990’s.

Many of the Pay Per Head businesses, especially those endorsed by Gambling911.com, do have longevity and respectability under their belts.  This doesn’t mean that all Pay Per Head companies that are based here can be trusted. 

It is relatively easy to set up shop in Costa Rica, which tends to attract some fly-by-night operators.  Know who you are dealing with!  One does not require a license to operate per se.  This and the fact that living is good and there is no shortage of young English speaking well-educated Ticos and Ticas (native Costa Ricans) makes the country especially attractive to US and Canadian-based bookies and sportsbook operators.

Like any good business, word of mouth is essential.  For example, AcePerHead.com came highly recommended to Gambling911.com by others residing in Costa Rica.  Many of today’s Pay Per Head businesses are actually offshoots of pre-existing sportsbooks. 

Most of the Pay Per Heads located in CR do offer live wagering, online casinos and poker rooms.  The websites are typically compatible with most smartphones and iPads.  Sites like AcePerHead.com start at competitive pricing scales.

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

 

Related Content

Dragon Link slot

The Dragon Link Slot Hits Again.... This Time in Bossier City Louisiana for $1 Million

This is the second Dragon Link jackpot to hit at the Horseshoe Bossier City in just over a month.
Angry man with headline for Rhode Island sad sports betting offerings

Kalshi Takes on the State of Rhode Island as Sports Bettors Here Still Suffer

While a new sportsbook is set to launch in November with IGT's monopoly set to end, the 49% revenue an operator gets to keep hasn't exactly attracted any rock stars in the industry.
BetAmapola downgraded

BetAmapola Downgraded: Gambling911 Cites Lack of Communication, Slow Pays

While helpful at first in getting a customer paid, BetAmapola's lack of communication has resulted in Gambling911.com downgrading the site for the month of June 2026 until this issue is resolved.
California blackjack ban halted for now

California Cardroom Crackdown Halted: Club One Casino in Fresno Breathes Sigh of Relief

A preliminary injunction was issued Thursday which paused the ban on blackjack games at state cardrooms.