Tag Archives: Colombia
Coljuegos initiates renewed crackdown on unlicenced operators
With the aim of increasing the effectiveness in the fight against illegal online gambling, Coljuegos will directly send Internet Service Providers (ISPs) the requests to block websites that operate online games without paying the corresponding exploitation rights. The president of Coljuegos, Marco Emilio Hincapié, explained that this strategy will be implemented based on Circular 017…
eSports will provide boost to online betting industry in Colombia
After the approval in Congress of the bill that recognizes eSports as a discipline, the 14 online gaming operators licenced in Colombia will be able to expand the betting offer related to sporting events. According to Coljuegos this will help boost the sector. “eSports already have legislative support. We know that these sports are the…
Tax on gambling extended despite disappointing revenues in Colombia
Following the announcement of the conclusion of the 90-day state of internal commotion, the Colombian government clarified that the three taxes implemented to address the economic emergency will be extended until the end of the year, one of which is the VAT on online gambling. However, revenue from this sector has fallen short of the…
Surge in violence leads to online crackdown in Colombia
The Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (MinTIC) issued External Circular No. 0017 of 2025. The document outlines the guidelines and procedures for requesting, assigning, and using credentials, as well as for uploading and blocking channels, websites, and media identified by Coljuegos that promote the exploitation, operation, sale, payment, advertising, or commercialization of unauthorized games…
Coljuegos launches public invitation to hire supervisor for SUPER Astro
Coljuegos, is seeking proposals from interested parties to oversee and ensure compliance in the operation of the SUPER astro game. Starting this April 14, a public invitation of $5.588 million is open to select the new supervisor for SUPER astro. The selected company will be responsible for verifying that the operator of this game complies…
Revenue down as new tax goes into effect in Colombia
Evert Montero, president of the Colombian Federation of Entrepreneurs in Chance and Gambling (Fecoljuegos), told local media outlet Portafolio that following the implementation of the VAT on online gambling the sector has experienced a 30 per cent decrease in gross gambling revenue, indicating a fall in deposits and a shift in user behaviour. In an…
Coljuegos launches Keno tender
Coljuegos has announced the project conditions for Keno, a game expected to contribute over $485 billion to health initiatives over the next five years. Under these conditions, operators will remit between 15% and 17% of total sales to Coljuegos for exploitation rights, along with an additional 1% for administrative fees. Keno will also be the…
Coljuegos opens way for expansion of legalised slots in Colombia
In a move aimed at refining the legal framework surrounding games of chance, Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator has announced amendments to two resolutions over the sector. The new draft resolutions have been published for observations from March 25, 2025, until April 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Observations will be received via the email address [email protected]. In…
Gambling sector in Colombia being used for political purposes says Fecoljuegos
In a press release, the Colombian Federation of Entrepreneurs of Games of Chance and Gambling (Fecoljuegos) expressed its stance on the latest decisions made by the national government regarding the proposed 19% tax on online gambling. The federation reiterated their commitment to legality, transparency, and the economic development of the country, despite the imposition of…
