🇺🇸 For American Expats
BET ON MLB, NFL & NBA FROM LATIN AMERICA
Step-by-step guides to sign up, fund your account, and place bets on American sports from Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and beyond.
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN COLOMBIA
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Cédula de Extranjería accepted at all sites
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Betsson accepts passport for faster signup
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Colombian phone # required for SMS verification
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Efecty (cash) is easiest for expats without local bank
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No tax on winnings - operators pay the tax
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Verification: 24-72 hours typical
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN MEXICO
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Passport accepted at Caliente & Betcris
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OXXO cash deposits work without bank account
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bet365 is BLOCKED as of Nov 2025
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Mexican phone # strongly recommended
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Caliente = #1 with 65%+ market share
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OXXO deposits don't activate bonuses
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN BRAZIL
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CPF tax number REQUIRED - no exceptions
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Brazilian bank account needed for PIX
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Credit cards BANNED for betting deposits
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Get CPF at Brazilian consulate (1-4 weeks)
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Nubank is foreigner-friendly once you have CPF
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Market just launched Jan 2025 - bet365 available
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN ARGENTINA
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Province-based licensing - varies by location
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Buenos Aires (CABA) has best options
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DNI or Cédula typically required
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Mercado Pago is common payment method
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Currency controls may complicate withdrawals
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Codere & bet365 operate in CABA
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN PERU
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Passport accepted at most operators
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Betsson Peru is well-established
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MINCETUR is the regulatory body
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PagoEfectivo for cash deposits
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Peruvian phone # may be required
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Soles (PEN) currency for all transactions
⚠️ BEFORE YOU SIGN UP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
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Betcris operates in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras
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US Passport accepted for KYC
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Crypto accepted - BTC & stablecoins
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US cards blocked if registered locally
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E-wallets work - Skrill, Neteller, EcoPayz
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MGA licensed - Malta Gaming Authority