Nitehawk;
1. Do you read spanish:
Sistema Costarricense de Información JurÃdica
That link will let you know more about what I´m talking about. In regars the regulation.
2. 9k cost, lets be clear, this is for Sportbooks and online casino. This cost probably is might charge, to be honest it could be lower, but since is related to Books most lawyers will take advantage on this... Again you need to do the research and ask for qoutes, is very important.
3. 2. "That there are offshore jurisdictions that charge $120,000 to $80,000 for the right to have a call center". A/ I need to clear this matter, I dont know if any offshore jurisdiction charges $120,000 or $80,000 for a call center licence, I really doubt that, my point is to the Regulation and License in Costa Rica, I think is a bit high to be honest.
4. I would like to see some proof to and also some link or something to someone that provides this data processing license! On this matter again there are so many links that offer this service, and to be honest, you really need to undergo your own research, I will say this try to hire the well known office in Costa Rica, perhaps this way you can have accurate info...