Step-by-step guides for Americans and Brits who want to bet on sports while living or traveling in Latin America. Real solutions to banking blocks, ID requirements, and finding the best sportsbooks.
Your DraftKings account won't work here. Your Chase card will get declined. But there are clear paths to betting on NFL, NBA, and MLB from anywhere in Latin America. Here's exactly how.
The flagship guide. Written from Medellín with step-by-step Stake setup, banking solutions for Americans, and exactly where to watch NFL games at Patrick's Irish Pub. Colombia is the most expat-friendly betting market in Latin America.
The easiest market. Caliente has 200+ retail locations that accept US passports for walk-in betting. No app needed, no banking hassles.
The CPF problem—and how to solve it. Most sportsbooks require Brazil's tax ID, but crypto bypasses everything.
Best expat sports bar scene in South America. Your dollar goes insanely far. Chicken Bros in Palermo is basically Buffalo Wild Wings.
Straightforward access from Lima. New regulations in 2024. Betsson and Stake both work smoothly.
The trickiest market. Supreme Court upheld offshore blocks. Crypto via Stake is your only reliable option.
Your bet365 account is geo-blocked. Revolut now blocks gambling transactions. But UK debit cards generally work at international sportsbooks, and the Premier League timing is actually quite civilised from Latin America.
UK debit cards work at Betsson. 3 PM kickoffs are 10 AM local—morning coffee and football. Patrick's Irish Pub shows Premier League.
Walk into any Caliente with your UK passport. 200+ locations. Champions League at 2 PM local is perfect afternoon viewing.
Most expats start with Stake—US/UK passport accepted, crypto deposits, instant withdrawals.
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