CALIENTE REVIEW
FOR AMERICANS IN MEXICO

MEXICO'S DOMINANT SPORTSBOOK

Caliente is Mexico's largest sportsbook. They dominate the Mexican market with massive brand recognition, hundreds of retail locations, and the deepest Liga MX coverage available anywhere. If you live in Mexico, you've seen their yellow signage everywhere.

For American expats, Caliente is a mixed recommendation. They offer excellent NFL coverage (Mexico has strong NFL culture), competitive odds, and convenient OXXO deposits. But the interface is Spanish-only with no English option.

If you speak some Spanish—or are willing to navigate with Google Translate—Caliente offers genuine value. If you need English, use bet365 Mexico instead.

NFL COVERAGE: CALIENTE'S STRENGTH

Mexico has the strongest NFL culture in Latin America. Mexico City has hosted NFL games since 2005, and millions of Mexicans follow the league. Caliente capitalizes on this:

• Full game lines: Spreads, totals, moneylines for every game
• Player props: Passing yards, rushing yards, touchdowns
• Live betting: In-play markets throughout games
• Futures: Super Bowl winner, division winners, MVP
• Enhanced odds: Boosted parlays during NFL season

Caliente's NFL coverage rivals what you'd find at US sportsbooks. They understand American football—unusual for a Latin American operator.

LIGA MX: UNMATCHED DEPTH

No sportsbook covers Mexican football like Caliente:

• Liga MX: Every match, deep prop markets
• Liga de Expansión: Second division coverage
• Copa MX: Domestic cup competition
• Liga MX Femenil: Women's league
• Clásicos: Enhanced markets for América vs. Chivas, etc.

If you want to bet on Tigres, Monterrey, Club América, or any Mexican team, Caliente is your best option.

THE WELCOME BONUS

Caliente offers one of the most generous welcome packages in Mexico:

• No-deposit bonus: $1,000 MXN just for registering
• First deposit match: 100% up to $7,000 MXN
• Total value: Up to $8,000 MXN (~$400 USD)
• Rollover: 3x at minimum odds of 1.50

The $1,000 MXN no-deposit bonus is real free money—you get it just for creating an account. The 3x rollover is standard for Mexico.

PAYMENT METHODS

Caliente excels at Mexican payment integration:

• OXXO: Cash deposits at any of 20,000+ locations
• SPEI: Instant bank transfer
• Credit/Debit card: Mexican-issued cards
• Retail locations: Cash at Caliente betting shops

For expats without Mexican bank accounts, OXXO is the solution. Generate a payment code in the app, walk to any OXXO (there's one on every corner), pay cash, funds appear within minutes.

REGISTRATION FOR FOREIGNERS

Caliente prefers Mexican INE (voter ID) but can accept foreign passports:

1. Go to caliente.mx and click "Registrarse"
2. Enter email, create password
3. Fill personal details (in Spanish)
4. For ID type, select "Pasaporte" if available
5. Upload passport photo + selfie
6. Add Mexican address (rental/hotel works)
7. Wait for verification (24-72 hours)

Note: Some expats report difficulty verifying with passports. If rejected, try bet365 Mexico instead—they're more accommodating of foreign documents.

VERDICT: SHOULD AMERICANS USE CALIENTE?

Use Caliente if:

• You speak Spanish (or use translate apps)
• You want the best Liga MX coverage
• NFL is important to you
• You prefer OXXO cash deposits
• You want access to retail locations

Skip Caliente if:

• You need English interface
• You're not comfortable with Spanish navigation
• International football is your priority

Best approach: If you can handle Spanish, sign up for Caliente's $1,000 no-deposit bonus (free money). For your primary sportsbook, use bet365 Mexico (English interface) unless Liga MX is your focus.

ALTERNATIVE: BET365 MEXICO

If Caliente's Spanish-only interface is a dealbreaker, bet365 Mexico offers full English support with similar NFL coverage. They're licensed by SEGOB through their Ganabet partnership and accept passport verification.