Online gambling market in Colombia

Colombia was a pioneer in Latin America, regulating online gambling since 2016 when Coljuegos began issuing licenses for sports betting and online casino. Colombia s market is today one of the most mature and consolidated in the region, with local and international operators running under license and a stable tax framework.

Regulation

Regulatory body

Coljuegos, the state industrial and commercial company in charge of administering the government monopoly over games of chance, is the authority that grants online operating licenses, supervises operators and sets technical and reporting requirements. Coljuegos also oversees advertising and compliance with responsible gambling obligations by authorized platforms. Official source

Current law

Law 1753 of 2015 enabled the operation of games of chance conducted via the internet, complemented by Coljuegos decrees and resolutions that define the licensing procedure, the required technology platform and online reporting obligations. This framework has been updated several times to incorporate new game types and adjust operators technical requirements. Official source

Market status

Colombia s market has been regulated and consolidated for several years, with dozens of licensed operators offering sports betting, live casino and other online gaming products. Colombia is often cited as a regulatory reference in the region due to the stability of its legal framework and the sustained number of active licenses.

Taxation

Licensed operators pay exploitation rights calculated on gross gaming revenue, plus parafiscal contributions earmarked for the health sector, the main beneficiary of the revenue generated by the government gambling monopoly. This scheme aims to guarantee a stable flow of public resources derived from the regulated gambling activity. Official source

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