Cook Islands Gambling Market Overview
The Cook Islands is home to one of the best performing economies in the Pacific, with a GDP growth rate of 12.8 percent in 2020-2021 and a per capita income of $13,092. However, the Cook Islands economy has been hit hard in the past decade by declining trade and the loss of its top overseas investor, the casino and gambling industry. With a population of fewer than 18,000 people, the Cook Islands has only one casino and one sportsbook. The population base and gaming revenue are less than most other markets in the Pacific. This is why the Cook Islands