Business View Caribbean | Jan 2019

12 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT GAMBLING IN THE CARIBBEAN W hite sand beaches, sparkling blue wa- ters, and gorgeous sunshine are just a few of the draws to visiting the Carib- bean, but if you needed another reason to head out there, the region is also a growing gambling destination. Over 22 countries in the region have legalized gambling with over 22,000 slot machines, 1,280 gaming tables and 159 different casinos. If you like to have a flutter, then why wouldn’t you do it in the Caribbean? It certainly beats heading down to your local casino for a bet. In this article we take a look at some of the best spots to gamble in the Caribbean and take a brief look at what’s next for gambling in the region. Cartagena, Colombia On the Caribbean coast of Colombia sits the jewel in the crown of the country’s beauty, Cartagena. During the height of narco-terrorism in Colombia, millions of dollars were spent by major players such as Pablo Escobar on luxurious homes in the city. Now that the era of Pablo Escobar has ended, the city still retains the opulence of a previous OPENING LINES