Mauritius is an island country to the east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The currency is the Mauritian rupee and the country is populated by approximately 1.2 million people. There are over 10 land-based casinos in Mauritius, most of which are run by the groups Casinos of Mauritius, Ti Vegas, and Senator Club.
Other gambling options include a national lottery, horse race betting at the famous Champ de Mars, and online gaming. Online gaming in Mauritius has been available since 1996, however, locals must find overseas providers, as the country does not permit licenses within Mauritius.