To the North are Caribbean Sea coastlines and to the South is the Pacific Ocean, so welcome to Honduras. The Central American country is famously known for its many nature parks and preserves, and the ancient Mayan culture. However, the gambling industry of this country is just as intriguing.

History of Casinos in Honduras

Choose the best land-based casinos in Honduras, reviews of the gaming establishments, comments and opinions. There are three gambling establishments on the territory of Honduras: the Copantl & San Pedro Sula Hotel Casino, the Excelsior Casino & Hotel in Tegucigalpa and the Luxxor Casino in Cortes. In addition to the comfort of their rooms, these complexes offer guests and visitors a varied choice of slot machines, gaming tables and restaurants. Gambling Laws in Honduras Honduras does not license local gambling companies so your safest option is to place your wagers with foreign websites. The above sites all offer their services in Spanish and are happy to accept business from the country. Need finding Honduras Online Casino? List of 10+ Honduras casinos Best offers for players from Honduras on CasinoRity.com 100% Approved casino sites Play Now and get FREE bonus. Learn how to play casino online Honduras. We have reviewed over 750 online casinos. Get the best bonus codes, VIP levels, and promotions for Honduras.

For one, the history of gambling and casinos in Honduras is particularly uncertain. The history of Honduras, or the Republic of Honduras, is generally perceived with the Mayan culture and other linguistic and cultural diversities.

Christopher Columbus discovered Honduras on July 30, 1502. Soon enough, the Spaniards conquered Honduras. As a result, the greatest percentage of the things found in Honduras today is influenced by the Spaniards, including languages and religions. Everything in Honduras (including gambling, maybe) was operated by the Spaniards until September 15, 1821, when Central America gained full independence from Spain. Concurrently, Honduras herself gained independence from the Central American Federation on November 5, 1838.

Furthermore, gambling activities particularly were overlooked throughout these ups and downs. Although Hondurans participate in various forms of gambling, the government have always been negligence of gambling facilities and activities in the country.

But today, there is a regulatory body that licenses and regulates gambling facilities and activities within the country. Most casinos in Honduras are permitted because they are parts of big hotels — other facilities are mostly unregulated.

So, gambling is a norm in Honduras. The tourists, residents and natives of Honduras can enjoy a wide range of gambling activities, although the number of facilities is a drawback. Unlike other American or Central American territories, the environment provided by Honduras is not excellent — it’s only average.

Current Gambling Climate

The majority of Hondurans, residents and tourists participate in one form of gambling or the other. Since it is legal and properly licensed and regulated, participating in any form of gambling activity or at any gambling facility is legal. There is a total of eight casinos in Honduras, situated at three cities.

Casinos in Honduras by Area

First, the number of casinos is apparently smaller than most other countries. It is safe to assume that eight cannot be spread throughout many areas. And that’s yes, all the eight casinos in Honduras are located in only three cities.

Tegucigalpa, which is the capital of Honduras, offers three different casinos: Aladino Casino, Excelsior Hotel and Casino, and Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real. Video Casino Aladin and Palma Real Hotel & Villas are located in La Ceiba, while there are the Hotel Copantl Sula & Casino Copantl, Casino Luxxor, and Casino 777 in San Pedro Sula.
The biggest casino in Honduras is the Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real, with 44 gaming machines and six table games.

Types of Casinos in Honduras

Similar to most American countries, online gambling is not regulated in Honduras. This does not mean Hondurans and tourists cannot participate in online gambling activities. It only means there is no regulatory body that regulates activities and providers of such. However, a lot of online gambling websites accept Hondurans and it is not particularly illegal to use them.

Meanwhile, land-based casinos are quite popular in Honduras, and they are all parts of respective hotels. Most casinos offer bingo, poker, slot machines, roulette, blackjack, Caribbean Stud poker, Texas Hold’em poker, baccarat, craps, and other table games.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a single racino or racetrack in Honduras. Alternatively, sports betting is very popular in Honduras basically because soccer (or football) betting is extremely popular and this gambling activity is licensed and regulated with perpetual attention.

Lotteries, lastly, are operated by the Loterías Electronicas de Honduras S.A. There is a long list of lottery games in Honduras, such as la Diaria, Pega 3, and Super Premio.

List of Casinos in Honduras

Below is a list of all casinos currently operating in the regions of Honduras.
Aladino Casino
Casino 777
Casino Luxxor
Excelsior Hotel and Casino
Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real
Hotel Copantl Sula & Casino Copantl
Palma Real Hotel & Villas
Video Casino Aladin

Honduras Casinos

Facts About Casinos in Honduras

– In Honduras, the legal gambling age is 18 years.
– Honduras is a country struggling with corruption and crime. Therefore, gambling is the least of the government’s concern.
– There are eight casinos in Honduras, located in three cities. However, there isn’t one racetrack or racino.
– Hondurans and visitors can gamble online on foreign websites.
– Honduras feature a few local gambling attorneys.
– Although it is uncertain, there seems to be no mention of gambling in the constitution of Honduras or any other law.
– It is highly recommended that tourists place wagers in large casinos exclusively, because other smaller casinos are mostly unregulated.
– Sports betting is the favourite form of gambling in Honduras. This is because the greater percentage of Hondurans are football fans.

Honduras, Central America land casinos listed by area: (In the Honduran casino listings, gaming times, type of games, minimum bets, promotions, services, facilities etc., if shown, are indicative and may change.)
See useful information on Honduras below on this page, at the end of the land casinos listing.

San Pedro Sula - There are 2 listed land-based gambling casinos in San Pedro Sula.

1. Casino Colonial,
   Crowne Plaza, 2do. Nivel Comercial, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Tel: (504) 5509497, Fax: (504) 550-9498, Website: www.casinoscolonial.com, www.ichotelsgroup.com (hotel group)
   Nearest Airport: San Pedro Sula, La Mesa International Airport (SAP)
   Minimum Gaming Age: 21
   Entrance Fee: Free
   ID/Passport: Required
   Dress Code: Smart/Casual
   Opening Times: 24 hours
   Gaming Currency: HNL (Honduran lempira)
   Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive games, Pai Gow Bingo Electronico; Live table games: Roulette (Ruleta), Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker; Cardroom: Texas Holde'm Poker
   Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Promotions, Hotel facilities
   Remarks: Casino Colonial is within the Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Pedro Sula.
   [January 2010 last update]
2. Hotel Copantl Sula & Casino Copantl, Residencial Los Arcos, Boulevard del Sur, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Phone: +504 556 7108, Fax: +504 556 9461, Website: www.copantl.com (Grupo Copantl)
   Awaiting update information

Tegucigalpa - There is 1 listed land-based gambling casino in Tegucigalpa.

Honduras Maya Hotel & Casino Real,
Avenido Republic de Chili, Colonia Palmira, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Phone: +504 232 2217, Hotel telephone: (504) 2205000
Awaiting update information

Useful Information on Honduras
Capital city: Tegucigalpa
Official language: Spanish
Currency: The official currency of Honduras is the Honduran lempira (HNL) which is subdivided into centavos. 100 centavos equal 1 lempira. The major currency exchange rates (on January 16, 2010) are: 1 USD = 18.92 HNL, 1 EUR = 27.20 HNL, 1 GBP = 30.82 HNL
General: Honduras is a republic in Central America. It was formerly known as Spanish Honduras to differentiate it from British Honduras (now Belize). Once part of Spain's empire, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. Honduras borders the Caribbean Sea on the north coast and the Pacific Ocean on the south through the Gulf of Fonseca. Telephone country code: 86, Cellular (mobile): 78, Internet: .hn
Major cities: The capital Tegucigalpa, La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, El Progreso, Choluteca, Comayagua, Danlí
Major international airports:
Tegucigalpa, Toncontín International Airport (TGU)
Roatán, Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)
La Ceiba, Golosón International Airport (LCE)
San Pedro Sula, La Mesa International Airport (SAP)
Taxis: Taxis operate in all the main Honduras towns. Meters are non-existent and taxi prices can vary widely so it's best to know your fare before getting into the cab. Fares are negotiable and bargaining hard can get you a reasonable deal. For safety reasons, it makes sense to use taxis to get around in the big cities at night. For trips further afield it can be worth hiring a taxi for a few hours, or even for the whole day. There are also water taxis, which the only means of transportation between Roatan and the other Bay Islands.
Money: Credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are available in the major towns but often do not accept UK credit cards. Sterling cannot be changed in Honduras. Travellers’ cheques in US Dollars (such as American Express) are accepted in Roatan.
[January 2010 last update]

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