There is now just a single racetrack in the country. Another popular pursuit is cockfighting betting. Most forms of land-based gambling are currently legal in Puerto Rico, such as casino games, bingo, lotteries, and horse racing betting. There is a bill that has made some progress in the legislature and had the backing of key lawmakers such as former Gobernadores (Governor) Ricardo Rosello. There have also been some moves to legalize sports betting in Puerto Rico since the US Supreme Court ended the federal ban on sports betting (PASPA) in May 2018. The US territory follows a lot of the same policies as the federal government in the US, such as only allowing the likes of online horse racing betting. Are Online Casinos in Puerto Rico Legal? No!Ĭurrently, online casinos are not legal in Puerto Rico.
