offshore gambling
Foreign casino wagering
Offshore gambling refers to betting conducted through operators based in foreign jurisdictions, typically to circumvent stricter domestic regulations or taxes.
The term usually describes online casinos and sportsbooks licensed in places like Malta, Curaçao, or Costa Rica that accept players from countries where such gambling faces legal restrictions: He lost thousands on offshore gambling sites before his wife found out.
- online casinoWeb-based gambling venue
- casinoFacility for wagering
- bettingStaking money on outcomes
- sports bettingWagering on athletic contests
- CaribbeanTropical Atlantic region
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