Marcelo Solano patrols San José over resurgent illegal lotteries
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
Marcelo Solano patrols San José over resurgent illegal lotteries
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
The Costa Rican capital's police chief revisited central San José streets where raids last year shut betting outlets, only to find many openly operating again.
Authorities say the illegal "los tiempos" games are siphoning revenue from Costa Rica's official state charity lotteries and reducing funds for social services.
The renewed crackdown highlights the persistence of underground gambling networks despite earlier closures and the challenge of protecting public welfare funding.
As illegal lotteries return to San José, why are police crackdowns proving to be ineffective?
Why does Costa Rica host a global gambling industry while battling illegal lotteries on its own streets?