Since gambling is a very popular activity in Uruguay, there are many games that the players love. The number 1 spot, however, goes to horse racing. Horse racing was the first type of gambling that was legalized in Uruguay and its history dates back to the 1800s. Betting on horse races remains a very popular activity to this day.
Poker
Poker is the second most popular game in Uruguay, especially Texas Hold’em. The reason why it is so loved is that it is far more complex than other casino games and drives the best out of the players.
Poker relies on skill far more than luck and the fact that it is very competitive, is what motivates Uruguayan players to play it. There are many online and land-based poker tournaments that are organized in the country.
Lottery
The lottery takes the third spot. The state holds a monopoly over lottery games in the country, but they are fun, nevertheless. If the rumors about banning online casinos turn into reality, the national lottery will be the only licensed operator in the country which will be able to offer its services online. The lottery is much more popular with elderly people.
Sports betting
Finally, sports betting is also huge in the country, especially when it comes to football. Uruguay is the smallest country to ever win the World Cup and the people here are absolutely crazy in love with this game.
Not only that, but they are known to place regular bets on the domestic and international leagues, as well as numerous club and national competitions. Slots also deserve a mention as they are the most-played games at land-based casinos.
Game providers
When registering at online casinos and searching for one of the aforementioned popular games, Uruguayans always check which game providers supply the selected online casino. The more reputable the game provider is, the better it is for the players as they know that a good gaming experience is in store.
With that being said, some of the brands that they are always on the lookout for are Red Tiger Gaming, Yggdrasil, Big Time Gaming, Habanero and NetEnt. All of these providers are known to supply online casinos with HD games in numerous categories.
Bitcoin games
Bitcoin games are not too popular in Uruguay, but this category has managed to leave a mark in the region. These games can only be accessed if the player makes a deposit with this cryptocurrency.
The reason why players would make a specific deposit to access these games is that Bitcoin games are rather new on the market, and they have quite a unique gameplay. HD graphics are also present and hence, they provide the players with a good gaming experience.