Tag Archives: Bolivia
Bolivia – Match fixing scandal erupts in top football tournaments
Bolivia’s top two professional football tournaments have been cancelled after a number of investigations were launched into matches which could have been fixed. The decision was confirmed after The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) held meetings with representatives of all 17 top clubs as well as with nine regional football associations. The participants voted in favour…
Bolivia – Eight year prison sentence handed down over lottery corruption case
The First Anti-Corruption Sentencing Court of La Paz has handed down an eight year prison sentence to the former Minister of Health, Sonia Polo, who held office during the government of Evo Morales. Polo is accused of the alleged crime of executing resolutions or orders contrary to the constitution for extending a contract in favour of…
Bolivia – Bolivian Gaming Authority revokes licence of future Santa Cruz casino
The Bolivian Gaming Authority has revoked the operating licence of a casino set to open in the city of Santa Cruz. Jessica Saravia, Executive Director of the Gaming Control Authority, said that the Samtofraro company planning to operate in a place close to educational establishments, that its representatives had debts with the State and that…
Bolivia – WhatsApp the route for illegal operators to promote in Bolivia
According to The Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ) illegal gaming operators are using WhatsApp in order to avoid detection after the government launched its crackdown on illegal gaming. The messenger app for Smartphones is now the most widely used method in order to attract customers and has been growing over the…
Bolivia – Bolivian Government launches mobile app to combat illegal gaming
The Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ) has presented a new app called “AJ Móvil” which will enable local players to ensure the legality of gaming platforms, venues and games before taking part. The new app is designed to combat illegal gaming in the nation which continues to plague the industry. The…
Bolivia – Bolivia to launch electronic lottery
Bolivia’s National Lottery Commission of Charity and Health (LONABOL) has announced that it will launch an electronic lottery. According to Executive Director Rossio Pimentel, the new lottery will be launched by January, and has already been given permission to operate by the Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ). The official explained that…
Bolivia – Bolivian Government working on online regulation
The National Director of Bolivia’s Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ) Marco Sánchez Vaca, has told local press that the organisation is working on legal regulations which would regulate online gaming. Sánchez Vaca said that there was no control over offshore operators offering their services locally and that rules could also be…
Bolivia – Cash for gaming law scandal hits Bolivia
The former girlfriend of ex President Evo Morales has been accused of using her influence in return for the granting of gaming licences and offering to change Bolivia’s gaming laws. Gabriela Zapata, faces charges of helping secure US$500m in government contracts for the Chinese engineering firm which employed her and was arrested for alleged influence-peddling,…
Bolivia – Bolivia calls for new laws to control online gaming
New rules to control online gaming are needed according to Bolivia’s Authority of Taxation and Social Control over Gaming (AJ). According to the board, online gaming especially via social networking sites and via internet cafes is growing at a fast pace but the board does not have the legal or technological resources to regulate it….
