CR Data Processing License
To obtain an online gambling “license” in Costa Rica, it’s important to understand that Costa Rica does not issue a specific gambling license in the traditional sense. Instead, online gambling operators typically operate under a Data Processing License, which is a general business permit issued by local municipalities. This makes the process relatively straightforward and less regulated compared to other jurisdictions, which is why it’s often considered one of the easiest ways to set up an online gambling operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the easiest approach:
Register a Company in Costa Rica:
Form a legal entity, such as a Sociedad Anónima (S.A.) or Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (S.R.L.), through the Costa Rican National Registry. This can be done quickly (often within a few weeks) with the help of a local lawyer or corporate service provider.
You’ll need basic documentation: a company name, identification for shareholders and directors, and a stated business purpose (e.g., “online data processing” or “online gambling services”).
No specific gambling-related qualifications or experience are required.
Obtain a Data Processing License:
Apply for this license through the municipality where your business is based (e.g., San José). This is not a gambling-specific license but allows you to operate an online business, including gambling platforms.
Requirements are minimal: proof of company registration, a physical office address in Costa Rica (can be a leased space), and basic compliance with general business laws.
Submit an application in Spanish, along with evidence of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) policies, though enforcement is light.
The process typically takes about 5 business days once all documents are prepared.
Set Up Operations:
Ensure your gambling services are offered internationally, not to Costa Rican residents (this is a legal requirement—block local IP addresses).
You don’t need to host servers in Costa Rica; many operators place them offshore for flexibility.
Arrange payment processing, often through cryptocurrency or offshore banking, as local banks typically won’t service unlicensed gambling businesses.
Work with a Service Provider (Optional but Easiest):To streamline the process, hire a local firm specializing in setting up gambling companies (e.g., Fast Offshore, LegalBison, or similar). They can handle company formation, license application, and compliance for a fee (typically $5,000–$15,000 total, depending on services).This is the fastest and easiest route, often completing everything in 2–4 weeks.
Why It’s Easy:
No Specific Gambling Regulation: Unlike jurisdictions like Malta or Curacao, Costa Rica doesn’t require detailed gambling-specific audits, software testing, or financial guarantees.
Low Cost: Fees are minimal—company setup and the Data Processing License together might cost $1,000–$3,000 without a service provider, plus annual maintenance fees.
Quick Turnaround: With prepared documents, you can be operational in under a month.
Flexibility: No strict oversight means you can test business models (e.g., crypto casinos) with little interference.
For the easiest path, partnering with an experienced local consultant is highly recommended—they’ll navigate the paperwork and ensure compliance with minimal hassle.
One in Forty
The probability of winning in the first round, where 50 winners are selected from 2,000 online raffle tickets, is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of tickets.
For the single finalist, one winner is chosen from the 50 first-round winners.
Odds of 1 in 40 are “good” depends on context:
Compared to other raffles: 1 in 40 is better than many large lotteries
(e.g., Powerball odds are ~1 in 292 million)
Expectations: For casual raffles, 1 in 40 is decent, as it’s a realistic shot, unlike ultra-rare odds.
Short take: 1 in 40 is reasonably good for a raffle, especially for a worthwhile prize, but it’s no guarantee.
THE PRIZE & $25.00 TICKET
One night at the Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel operational in Costa Rica early 2026.
Use it when you visit Costa Rica. Good for ten years!
OR receive $10,000 BITCOIN immediately.
Statistics and Assumptions
What percentage of people would support a global raffle to save the coral reefs from extinction?
The prize would be a night at the Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel OR $10,000 BITCOIN IMMEDIATELY!
Raffle Appeal and Underwater Hotel Prize
A raffle tied to coral reef conservation could attract support beyond environmentalists due to the unique prize.
Many surveys showed 49% of Americans are interested in novel travel experiences like space tourism, suggesting a night in an underwater hotel could appeal to adventure-seekers.
The novelty of underwater hotels (e.g., Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels’ raffle announcement in 2022) draws attention, especially among younger adults (63% of Gen Z crave unique trips) and higher earners.
Estimating Support
Conservation Angle: Framing the raffle as a way to save reefs could resonate with the 60-75% who already support conservation, particularly if it’s low-effort (e.g., buying a ticket).
Prize Appeal: The underwater hotel prize could boost participation among non-environmentalists, potentially adding 10-20% from adventure-seekers or luxury travelers.
Global Context: In reef-heavy regions (e.g., Caribbean, Pacific), support could hit 80% due to economic reliance on reefs.
In less-affected areas (e.g., inland U.S.), it might dip to 50% unless the prize is heavily marketed.
Globally, I’d estimate 50-70% of people would support such a raffle, with higher support (70-80%) in coastal or tourism-driven areas and lower (40-50%) in regions less connected to reefs. The underwater hotel prize could push engagement toward the higher end if marketed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Costa Rican laws allow for legal online raffle.
Raffles and Saving the Global Warm Water Corals Reefs
Data on Americans’ interest in traveling to Mars varies by survey and context. A 2021 poll found 25% of Americans were interested in living in a Mars colony long-term, with 45% of 18-to-34-year-olds expressing interest, compared to 62% overall who were not interested. Another 2013 poll reported only 7% would definitely take a one-way trip to Mars, with 26% considering it. A survey noted 49% of Americans wanted to travel to space generally, with higher interest among men (56%) and Gen Z (63%), though Mars specifically wasn’t isolated.
UNDERWATER HOTEL
No specific data exists on the percentage of Americans who would want to sleep one night in an underwater hotel if it were free or won by a $25.00 raffle with odds of One in Forty.
However, related insights suggest interest could be significant. Interest would likely vary by demographics—younger adults (18-34) and higher earners often show more enthusiasm for adventurous travel. Factoring in free access and raffle opportunities, I’d estimate 40-60% might be intrigued.
WHAT % GAMBLING
Around 30% of Americans have participated in some form of online gambling in the past year, according to a 2023 study. A 2024 survey found 10% of U.S. adults engaged in online sports betting, with 15% of men and 6% of women betting on sports online.
About 30% of U.S. legal adults (aged 21 and older) have participated in online gambling in the past year, which noted 10% engaged in online sports betting alone, with other forms like casino games and lotteries contributing to the total. Participation rates vary, with men (15% for sports betting) and younger adults showing higher engagement than women (6%) and older groups.
Support for online gambling or lotteries is higher. A survey found 56% of U.S. adults view gambling as acceptable, up from 50% in 2019. Lotteries, in particular, enjoy broad support due to their widespread legality and perceived social benefits. While exact figures for online-specific support are less clear, the trend suggests at least 50-60% of legal adults support or are neutral toward online gambling or lotteries, with lotteries likely closer to 70% due to their entrenched status in 48 states.
What percentage of Americans would support saving the coral reefs from extinction?
No direct survey data pinpoints the exact percentage of Americans who would support saving coral reefs from extinction. However, related insights suggest strong potential support. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found 67% of Americans prioritize environmental protection, with climate change concerns rising—59% believe it’s a major threat. Coral reefs, often called “rainforests of the sea,” benefit from this sentiment, as their ecological and economic value (e.g., $3.4 billion annually to the U.S. economy) is widely recognized. A 2021 poll showed 70% of Americans support conservation efforts for endangered species, which could extend to reefs, given their role in supporting 25% of marine life. Support tends to be higher among younger adults (75% of 18-34-year-olds) and Democrats (80%) compared to Republicans (55%). Factoring in general environmental awareness, I’d estimate 60-75% of Americans would likely support saving coral reefs, though commitment might waver if costs or trade-offs are emphasized.
What percentage of people would support a coral reef regeneration opposed to restoration that has nor come close to saving the warm water coral reefs from extinction?
Coral reef regeneration (e.g., advanced methods like genetic engineering, assisted evolution, or lab-grown corals) versus traditional restoration (e.g., coral transplantation, nurseries, or reducing local stressors) to save warm-water coral reefs from extinction.
Support for Coral Reef Conservation Generally
Public support for coral reef conservation is substantial when framed broadly. A 2021 poll found 70% of Americans support efforts to protect endangered species, which likely extends to coral reefs given their ecological importance (supporting 25% of marine life). A 2023 Pew Research Center survey showed 67% of Americans prioritize environmental protection, with 59% viewing climate change as a major threat—relevant since climate-driven warming is the primary driver of coral reef decline. Coral reefs, valued at $3.4 billion annually to the U.S. economy, resonate as both an ecological and economic asset, suggesting strong baseline support for saving them, likely in the 60-75% range among Americans.
Restoration typically involves hands-on efforts like growing corals in nurseries and replanting them or reducing local threats (e.g., pollution, overfishing). These methods are well-established but have limitations—global bleaching events (e.g., 2014-2017, affecting 75% of reefs) and projections of 70-90% coral loss by 2050 (IPCC, 2022) show restoration hasn’t scaled fast enough to counter climate-driven extinction risks. Public familiarity with restoration is higher due to visible projects like coral nurseries in Florida or the Great Barrier Reef.
Regeneration implies cutting-edge techniques: selective breeding for heat-tolerant corals, microbiome manipulation, or “assisted gene flow” to create resilient populations. These are newer, less publicized, and often debated among scientists for ethical and ecological risks (e.g., altering ecosystems by favoring certain species).
Restoration enjoys broader support (likely 60-70%) because it’s tangible, less controversial, and aligns with general conservation sentiment. People understand planting corals akin to planting trees. However survivability is low and the 98% death of the third largest coral reef, the Florida Keys Coral Reef is dead.
Why Regeneration Might Gain Traction
Restoration’s track record, while impactful locally (e.g., Mote Marine Lab replanting 70,000 corals in Florida), hasn’t halted global decline—30-50% of reefs are already lost (NOAA, 2021).
Regeneration, like the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program in Australia, aims to scale solutions (e.g., mass coral larvae release) to outpace warming. If communicated as complementary to restoration and essential to avoid extinction, regeneration could see growing support. A 2024 Science Daily study showed restored reefs can regain function in four years, hinting that combining regeneration’s innovation with restoration’s familiarity could rally broader backing—potentially pushing support toward 65% or higher among environmentally conscious Americans.
Without specific data, I’d estimate 60-70% of Americans support traditional coral reef restoration due to its familiarity and alignment with conservation values. Support for regeneration, given its novelty and ethical debates, might be lower—45-60%—but could approach restoration levels with education framing it as critical to saving reefs from extinction. Both figures assume the public is informed about reefs’ dire state (90% loss projected by 2050 without action). Globally, support might follow similar trends in developed nations but vary in reef-dependent regions where economic stakes are higher.
15 Solid Reasons Why Partnership
1. Increased global on-going media attention for Costa Rica.
2. Creates a new revenue streams for massive global coral reef regeneration.
3. Increased marine life.
4. Increased awareness of responsible ecological marine tourism.
5. Increased employment in tourism and coral reef regeneration.
6. Increased taxation and economic development revenues for Costa Rica.
7. Sustainable development and not a burden on existing infrastructure.
8. Increased global educational opportunities.
9. 100% environmental marine friendly – nothing is dumped or pumped into the water!
10. Underwater Research Center for College and University Marine Biology Students.
11. Every Costa Rica hotel and resort is invited to participate.
12. Opportunity’s for paid raffle winners to receive hotel or resort seven night vouchers for two adults, American Airlines voucher, land and water tourism voucher, and cash for Costa Rica gifts. One of the seven nights will be spent underwater.
13. Free non-paying winners will receive one night stay at Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels in Costa Rica.
14. Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels will pay a total of $1,000,000 to the existing Costa Rica tourism related partner. This payment will be made after the first full year of 2026 of operations in Costa Rica. Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels will pay $10,000 to the person who helps in obtaining the Costa Rica partnership for establishing the legal on-going global raffle DATA PROCESSING LICENSE.
15. Guaranteed many more excellent reasons will emerge once operations begin.
