Poker in Belize?

[antisocialgrace]

Seems like it would be a good place to play online if things get difficult in the states. I've heard they speak English as either a first or very common second language and from what I've seen it's a beautiful country with a wonderful climate, excepting the occasional hurricane.

What I don't know too much about are the tax laws, gambling laws and technological infrastructure .. ie how readily available are high speed and wireless net access?

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

What I don't know too much about are the tax laws, gambling laws and technological infrastructure .. ie how readily available are high speed and wireless net access?

So what you're saying is you don't really know anything about Belize relevant to playing online poker professionally, but they have great weather and speak English.

[Imrahil]

Belize? Is that in Russia?

[TruePoker CEO]

I have been to Belize a couple of times. It did not have a wonderful climate when I visited. I also think the whole country is about 2 feet above sea level.

I was in Belize City, admittedly. Whether the rest of the country is beautiful, I cannot say.

The infrastructure seemed adequate. I do not recall any internet issues from my visits.

[btmagnetw]

[TruePoker CEO]

If by "great weather", he meant hot, sticky and 90% humidity, I would agree. They do speak English.

There are a dozen or so countries which I would rank above Belize for either living generally or playing online poker.

[antisocialgrace]

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If by "great weather", he meant hot, sticky and 90% humidity, I would agree. They do speak English.

There are a dozen or so countries which I would rank above Belize for either living generally or playing online poker.

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Care to enumerate them and tell us why they are better?

I figure I can keep most of the money online, so I'm not that concerned about the tax laws .. but the English and internet requirements are non-negotiable.

[antisocialgrace]

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What I don't know too much about are the tax laws, gambling laws and technological infrastructure .. ie how readily available are high speed and wireless net access?

So what you're saying is you don't really know anything about Belize relevant to playing online poker professionally, but they have great weather and speak English.

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That wasn't clear?

I was hoping someone who has lived and played there might chime in. Right now all I really have to go on is what I saw on the Travel Channel.

My ideal second home would be either a tropical or alpine climate with a decent cost of living, lax gambling and friendly tax laws, a good IT infrastructure, stable government and where the majority or a large minority of the population speaks English.

[Dr. Detroit]

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Seems like it would be a good place to play online if things get difficult in the states. I've heard they speak English as either a first or very common second language and from what I've seen it's a beautiful country with a wonderful climate, excepting the occasional hurricane.

What I don't know too much about are the tax laws, gambling laws and technological infrastructure .. ie how readily available are high speed and wireless net access?

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How old are you?

[greggg230]

uh if youre planning on moving to a foreign country, why dont you go somewhere more reliable than an internet forum dominated by young Americans