Puerto Rico News

DraftKings’ online sportsbook became available to Puerto Rico residents beginning 23 February, 2026, following the recent opening of the DraftKings retail sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in November.

Puerto Rico joins 28 U.S. states where the company currently operates regulated sports betting, as well as Washington, D.C. and Ontario, Canada.

With this expansion, PrizePicks becomes the first daily fantasy sports operator to obtain a gaming license in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican residents who are at least 18 years of age can visit the FanDuel Sportsbook in partnership with CAGE Sports in San Juan to register with FanDuel and set up an account.

Following extensive renovations, the Puerto Rico property introduces a new array of dining experiences, modern amenities and revitalized spaces designed to enhance the guest experience.

R. Franco Technologies SLU secured a compliance Certificate for its IRIS Platform from Gaming Laboratories International for Puerto Rico Gaming Commission's Sports Wagering Rules and Regulations.

The multi-year IGT PlaySports services agreement will enable Puerto Rico's casino brand-led sportsbooks.

Legal residents of Puerto Rico who want to place a mobile sports bet can download the Caesars Sportsbook Puerto Rico app on iOS and Android.

The island is the second market outside of the U.S. mainland for the iGaming operator's mobile sports betting app.

The Lightning Dollar Link games recently made a simultaneous debut in 16 participating locations across the Caribbean island.

The first-year results have been released for iGaming in Ontario and the numbers show why the Canadian province has quickly become a top market in North America.

The island’s Gaming Commission granted nine wagering licenses to companies, including BetMGM.

The partnership will provide customers with access to a wide range of sports and customers will be able to wager on in-play wagering and player props.

The partnership brings Caesars Sportsbook’s elevated sports betting product to Casino Metro’s guests with plans to launch the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app in Puerto Rico in 2023.

Leading the gaming news this week was the reports from several states in the U.S. that saw their sportsbooks flourish over Super Bowl weekend.

In time for Sunday's Super Bowl, BetMGM now is accepting wagers at the San Juan-based beach resort through 12 kiosks and five betting windows.

Puerto Rico has the highest percentage of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S. as casinos, golf, beaches, culture, and gastronomy entice visitors.

Subject to regulatory approvals, BetMGM will open a retail sportsbook at Casino del Mar at La Concha, and launch its mobile app throughout Puerto Rico.

The Lotería Electrónica is now powered by Scientific Games Corporation's AEGIS gaming system under an eight-year contract.

News Brief: Eagle Hospitality Properties Trust Inc. has acquired the 299-suite Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel and Casino in Isla Verde Carolina, Puerto Rico, for $60 million.