Puerto Rico’s historic district of Old San Juan now hosts a fresh and sophisticated entertainment venue: the newly opened Gran Casino Viejo San Juan. With a $11 million investment, this new casino marks the first of its kind in the area and introduces a unique format to the island that combines gaming with high-end dining and nightlife. Located in the revamped Rumbao Hotel, the Gran Casino Viejo San Juan promises to be more than just a place to gamble. It seeks […]

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DraftKings has rolled out its online sportsbook in Puerto Rico, extending mobile wagering access to eligible residents of the U.S. territory. The launch follows the opening of the company’s retail sportsbook at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino in November and marks the next phase of its expansion on the island. Beginning February 23, 2026, Puerto Rico residents can access the DraftKings online sportsbook after completing an in-person registration at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The requirement applies to all new customers seeking […]

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Hard Rock International has partnered with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to build a new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The $850 million development project, slated to open in 2029, marks the company’s first venture into Puerto Rico and signals its expanding global footprint in the hospitality and entertainment sector. The resort will be located adjacent to San Juan Bay, offering sweeping views of both the bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Designed […]

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DraftKings marked a major milestone in its growth strategy outside the continental United States with the introduction of a new retail sportsbook inside Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The venue officially opened on Nov. 14 as part of the property’s fourth-anniversary festivities, representing DraftKings’ first physical sportsbook in Puerto Rico. The project is a collaboration between DraftKings, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and LionGrove, the hospitality investment firm operating the historic resort. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a […]

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NOVOMATIC Americas, a prominent subsidiary of the global gaming technology giant NOVOMATIC, has entered into a strategic long-term partnership with CAGE Puerto Rico II Inc. This deal is set to boost the Puerto Rican street gaming market, further solidifying the two companies’ already successful collaboration in other Caribbean regions. Through the newly concluded Master Sales Agreement, NOVOMATIC Americas will provide CAGE Puerto Rico with thousands of its Funmaster 2.27 gaming cabinets, marking a significant step in expanding their footprint in Puerto Rico. Adapting […]

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BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming corporation, has released its 2023 financial result. The joint venture of casino and entertainment giants MGM Resorts and Entain reportedly generated almost $2.00 billion in gaming revenue in 2023 to almost exceed expectations. More specifically, BetMGM reached $1.96 billion in revenues for the 12-months period ending on 31 December 2023 to reinforce its leading market position. Sports Betting and iGaming Driving Figures: According to a source, the company uses the result to remain […]

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As online sports betting has yet to officially debut in Puerto Rico, on March 7, SB22, a pioneering sports wagering software development company based in Dallas, Texas, with a technology hub based in Belgrade, Serbia, is pleased to report a new alliance with ZingSports, a potential sports wagering operator based in Puerto Rico. Goals of the union: With this alliance, Puerto Rican players will have the opportunity to experience many sports wagering options, involving real-money and free-to-play betting, once the […]

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New casino operations are coming to Ponce thanks to the official authorization of three new casino licenses by the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission. It was recently announced that the Commission approved casinos for the Hampton Inn, Aloft, and Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Hotels. With the creation of the new casinos, as many as 500 employment positions will be generated plus income for economic and government development in the region. Details of the Casino Plans The Aloft hotel just opened in […]

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Only a day after being licensed by officials in the western American state of Wyoming and the mobile-friendly BetMGM sportsbetting advance has now reportedly inked a deal to bring its services to afficionados on the island territory of Puerto Rico. According to a Thursday report from the Caribbean Journal, the iOS and Android-enabled sports wagering innovation has signed an arrangement with the four-star La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort property from Marriott International Incorporated that is to see its services […]

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The federally-recognized Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has announced the signing of a deal that is to see it spend approximately $12.5 million in order to bring a casino back to Puerto Rico’s famed Fairmont El San Juan Hotel. The Connecticut-based tribe used an official Tuesday press release to declare that the agreement with local hospitality investments firm LionGrove will involve the beachfront property in the eastern San Juan suburb of Carolina premiering a 15,000 sq ft casino complete with a range […]

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