I played at Granada Poker Club the other day and it was a nice change up from the games in Managua. I have played in the cordoba game in Managua at Pharoahs with an equivalent of .40-.80 blinds with a 50 dollar buy in, but the poker room in Granada, in my opinion, is much better. The games in Managua are pretty soft, but the dealers aren't great and the players usually buy in for the minimum.
The poker room in Granada offers one table with 1-2 blinds and an 80-300 dollar buyin. The majority of the players were American and European and the game was run in English. I made 200 bucks in about 5 hours just playing tight ABC Poker. They offer one type of free local beer, like in Pharoahs, but only a few people were drinking. The owner is American and said they had just opened about a month ago.
If you have any questions about poker in Nicaragua, let me know. I live in Managua, but will probably be traveling on the weekends to play in Granada.

my family is from chinandega but I was born and raised in the states.. I haven't been down there in a while but have wondered about the poker scene there.. is online poker legal there? my next trip to nica ill be sure to hit up the poker rooms..

I have only played at Pharoah's in Managua, but have heard they run a game at the Princess Casino next to the Holiday Inn. I was the only foreigner in the Managua game. The players were pretty friendly and seemed like regulars, although the play was pretty bad. If you are going to play live, go to Granada.

I haven't played online here, but a quick search shows it is legal. The only thing is getting bank account here is much more difficult than in Costa Rica. That might be why online players don't look to come here. I think if it was easier Nicaragua would be a hot spot for online poker. Cheaper than Costa Rica and baller houses on the beach that are affordable.

I have only played at Pharoah's in Managua, but have heard they run a game at the Princess Casino next to the Holiday Inn. I was the only foreigner in the Managua game. The players were pretty friendly and seemed like regulars, although the play was pretty bad. If you are going to play live, go to Granada.

I haven't played online here, but a quick search shows it is legal. The only thing is getting bank account here is much more difficult than in Costa Rica. That might be why online players don't look to come here. I think if it was easier Nicaragua would be a hot spot for online poker. Cheaper than Costa Rica and baller houses on the beach that are affordable.

I'm headed to Nicaragua for a vacation in San Juan Del Sur at the end of May. I'm meeting a group down there but was considering going a week early to get some hours of poker in. The posts here were a few years old. Can anyone give me an update on poker in Nicaragua? I'm willing to travel to play.

hey guys I am in nManagua for few days. anyone here who wants to meet up? i am visiting a princess casino and also the bahia. the games are awesome but otherwise the city seems very boring. my whats app is +573013826011. i am stayin in Nica for 4 mnt but after i want to go to San juan del sur. does anyone now if there is games there as well?