Reviews and Praise
Reviews and praise
The relocation service behind Sports Refugees began by helping people from all over the world invest in real estate property and relocate to Costa Rica and Nicaragua from 2005 to 2011. Since 2011 the team has spearheaded relocations for over 400 professional poker players and sports bettors to more than 20 countries worldwide. Read what clients have to say about the experience.
Client testimonials
“I have known the team for a number of years. They have helped my business, family, and friends to find the right location in Costa Rica. Their knowledge and vast experience in the local market coupled with the ability to listen to your requirements and perfectly match this to a network of contacts make them your ideal partner. Fluent in Spanish and English and incredibly fun and friendly to work with. They get you results at the price you want.”
Media company founder
“I cannot recommend this team more highly. A friend and I needed to get relocated to Costa Rica quickly before a major online series, and they made it an unbelievably smooth, easy process. They were at our disposal almost 24/7 during the relocation process and saved us countless hours of trouble given that we did not speak Spanish. You will regret not hiring them if you are trying to relocate.”
Professional poker player
“I was glad to have this team in my corner for the many steps a relocation requires.”
Professional sports bettor, Canada
“I had a unique problem, yet it was solved in track record time. The service is invaluable, not just for poker players, but for sports bettors or anyone who is relocating, needs help with increasingly complicated laws, or needs guidance through the bureaucracy maze.”
Professional sports bettor, EU
“Working with this team really helped with the transition of moving to a new country. They are ready to help with every call and every question, and they put you in contact with the right people to do the things that need to be done. Even after you are settled they are always available for constant support and assist even further.”
Professional poker player
“Choosing to go with this service was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Moving to another country can be a daunting task, and I was wasting countless hours and weeks trying to choose a location and find an apartment on my own. The vast knowledge and experience the team has with international markets allowed me to find a place much quicker than I ever could have imagined. They allowed me to get back to focusing on what I do best.”
Professional poker player, Costa Rica
“I spent a considerable amount of time researching moving to another country to play online, and driving into Canada multiple times to look for a place to lease just to end up being denied entry. When I used this service to move to Costa Rica, I spent a lot less time and they set up everything for me to move and get back to playing. It was definitely worth it.”
Professional poker player, Costa Rica
“I would highly recommend using this service. It was very professional and worth every penny. My transition from the US went smoothly and I was back up grinding within a couple of days of arriving.”
Professional poker player, Malta and Costa Rica
“I wanted to thank you for all your help in relocating. It is nice to find someone so knowledgeable about what at first seemed like a maze. To anyone thinking about making a move, I highly recommend making things easy on yourself and using this service.”
Professional poker player, Mexico
“I was in a tough spot and would not have been able to cash out my winnings without this help. They helped me set up a bank account in Mexico and even provided private car service and rental property assistance. I did not know the first thing about handling things in Mexico and they walked me through it personally, step by step.”
Professional poker player, Mexico
Client feedback survey
Anonymous responses to the question: is there anything you think we should add to the relocation service, and what feedback can you offer to other players considering this?
- I would describe my process as completely pain-free. I do not think anything needs to be changed.
- Everything was excellent. The team went above and beyond on helping me with everything.
- I was impressed with the communication throughout the whole process. I had a lot of questions come up over the course of my transition and they were always there going out of their way to answer them.
- Had very high expectations going in, and they were exceeded. Thanks a ton.
- Everything needed and more, that I can think of, is already provided in this service.
- I saved a ton of time and money. I would absolutely recommend them to a friend or use them again should the need ever arise.
- With no idea where to begin, they made moving to a foreign country seem like something I had done several times before, saving me an extreme amount of time.
- Everything went smoothly and the service was definitely worth it for a complete foreign country newbie.
- Very knowledgeable and friendly staff; highly recommended.
- There are so many moving parts to getting relocated and set up. The team handles it all. I was playing the next morning after arriving.
- Nothing that I can think of to add; they pretty much covered everything.
- I had a good experience. The internet was shaky at first before getting fixed, but I was expecting such hassles and it was very comforting knowing they would be there to assist me with any troubles.