In the ongoing crackdown on illegal gambling, the Colombian gaming regulatory authority Coljuegos seized 628 illegal gambling devices in Atlántico and Meta provinces, preventing an estimated annual loss of about 520 million Colombian pesos (approximately $129,184) to the healthcare system.Coljuegos
Under the trend of the global gambling market moving towards digitalization and legalization, Latin America has become a new hot spot for global operators to layout. Among many countries, Colombia is widely regarded as the "lighthouse country of Latin American gambling regulation". As the first Lat
With a 6.4 percent increase in revenue and strategic expansion, the entity positions itself as one of the most prominent lotteries in the country.Colombia.- The Lotería del Risaralda closed 2024 with outstanding performance, recording revenues of COP26.381m (USD6.4m), exceeding the projections set f
EDSA manager Mariana Gómez Zuluaga said that, according to figures from the National Police, the Colombian department leads the list of illegal activity.Colombia.- Unauthorized gambling activities in the Colombian department of Caldas continue to be a major concern for authorities. Mariana Gómez Zul
Slots studio Thunderkick has secured a new partnership in Latin America with gambling operator Rushbet. The Colombian brand, under the Rush Street Interactive umbrella, will take Thunderkick titles such as Sword of Arthur, Midas Golden Touch 2 and the Esqueleto Explosivo trilogy. More games are s
The company operating the Gana brand explained that last year a total of 840,000 people were awarded.Colombia.- Gana, a brand of Grupo Réditos that operates games in Antioquia, announced the results for 2024. According to the report, during the past year COP 195,000m (USD 46.3m) were allocated to th
The Colombian lottery announced that it will closely follow the points established in the legality pact signed in 2024.Colombia.- The Quindío Lottery began 2025 with the main goal of combating illegality in gambling in the department, through its commitment to the "pact for legality" signed in
The article that aimed to increase the tax burden on the sector was removed. The industry insisted that the government miscalculated the companies' revenues.Colombia.- The Article No. 13 of the Financing Law currently under discussion in Colombia was removed from the project. This article was the on
Both entities carried out an event to advance the development of human resources that are part of the industry.Colombia.- In a virtual discussion titled Impact of labor competencies in the gaming and chance sector, the Sectoral Marketing Board of the National Learning Service (SENA), in partnership
Gaming companies have noticed that Latin America is an important region for expanding business and leveraging increasing opportunities in a diversified area. According to data from Statista, the total revenue of online gaming is expected to continue to grow, reaching $3.4 billion in Latin America by
Thunderkick has solidified its position in the Netherlands through a partnership with the online casino operator 711.nl.The agreement includes integrating Thunderkick's slot games (such as Pink Elephants, Midas Golden Touch 2, and Xterminate) into 711.nl's offerings.This move is part of Thunderkick'
The so-called "financing law," strongly resisted by the gaming sector, could flounder in Congress after President Gustavo Petro asked for the resignation of the Minister of Finance, Ricardo Bonilla.Colombia.- The gaming sector closely follows the scandal unleashed in the Colombian government after P
The Colombian gaming regulator led a significant operation.Colombia.- In an operation led by Coljuegos, accompanied by the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá Valley in Medellín; and in the Coffee Axis, by the Infantry Battalion number 8 San Mateo of the National Army, the authorities managed to seize
The Colombian gaming regulator launched the campaign called "Take control, play it safe".Colombia.- Through Resolution 22.654 of 2024, Coljuegos established the guidelines on responsible gaming that operators at the national level must implement, in order to "educate and raise awareness among player
Additionally, the entity has delivered more than USD16m in prizes during 2024.Colombia.- The Medellín Lottery reported during its Accountability Report to the citizens that, as a result of this year's earnings up to November 8, which amount to COP 141.400m (USD 32m), more than COP 112.696m (USD 25m)
CCC’s board chairEdward DeLeon Guerrero has saidIPI should voluntarily surrender its casino licence exclusivity to sell its assets.Northern Mariana Islands.-The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) board chairEdward DeLeon Guerrerohas recommended that Imperial Pacific International (IPI) give up its
