14 OctLicences & markets
Pragmatic Play launches Mega Wheel Latino for Latin American market
The Colombia-hosted game offers Latin American players Spanish-speaking presenters and nine betting options.
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Regulators
Compliance developments
- Coljuegos conducts six territorial training sessions against illegal gambling in Colombia
- Coljuegos sanctions Yeferson Cossio over illegal gambling operations in Colombia
- Coljuegos fines Yeferson Cossio COP116m for unauthorised raffle operations in Colombia
- Coljuegos reports 58,916 blocking orders against unauthorised betting websites
- Coljuegos reviews four-year illegal gambling enforcement
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Operators active
- Stake 2026-10-07 · entry
- Pragmatic Play 2026-09-14 · entry
- Pragmatic Play 2026-10-14 · entry
Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
9 OctRegulation
Coljuegos informs operators of a new slot-machine inventory update function
Land-based operators need to account for the new function when updating slot-machine inventories.
September 2026
3 SepEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos conducts six territorial training sessions against illegal gambling in Colombia
The training gives regional authorities tools to inspect gambling operations and address illegal activity.
2 SepRegulation
Coljuegos trains regional authorities on gambling oversight in Colombia
Regional authorities receive training on gambling inspections and administrative and criminal measures against illegal operations.
August 2026
24 AugRegulation
DANE links sports betting to Colombia’s Q2 entertainment growth
DANE identifies sports betting as contributing to entertainment growth, linking increased activity to the World Cup and other sporting events.
20 AugEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos sanctions Yeferson Cossio over illegal gambling operations in Colombia
Coljuegos’ sanction demonstrates that influencers involved in illegal gambling operations in Colombia face regulatory action.
19 AugEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos fines Yeferson Cossio COP116m for unauthorised raffle operations in Colombia
Unauthorised Instagram raffle operations resulted in a fine and an operating ban effective once the administrative decision becomes final.
17 AugPeople moves
Jaime Vives Pinedo takes over Coljuegos presidency in Colombia
Coljuegos’ new president assumes oversight of authorised operators, illegal gambling enforcement and monitoring gambling revenue that funds healthcare.
17 AugRegulation
Coljuegos considers temporary regulatory relief for earthquake-affected Colombian gambling operators
Affected operators must document earthquake damage and disruption as Coljuegos considers temporary flexibility on deadlines and financial obligations without cancelling payments.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Rush Street reports revenue benefit from Colombian emergency tax removal
The tax removal increased the annualised revenue reported by the operator.
13 AugRegulation
Coljuegos adopts updated Baloto technical requirements
Baloto operators must demonstrate compliance with the new technical specifications.
13 AugRegulation
Coljuegos assesses earthquake damage to Colombian gambling operations
The assessment will inform the regulator’s consideration of temporary measures for affected operators.
11 AugRegulation
Coljuegos considers temporary relief for earthquake-affected operators
Affected operators could receive temporary compliance adjustments without cancellation of payment obligations.
7 AugEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos reports 58,916 blocking orders against unauthorised betting websites
The figures quantify website blocking and equipment seizures against Colombia’s illegal gambling market.
6 AugEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos reviews four-year illegal gambling enforcement
The operations remove unlicensed equipment and restrict access to illegal betting websites.
6 AugRegulation
Coljuegos reports COP7.2tn in gambling transfers to healthcare
The report quantifies gambling proceeds transferred to Colombia’s healthcare system.
6 AugLicences & markets
Aviatrix secures Colombian certification for crash game
The certification permits licensed Colombian operators to distribute Aviatrix’s crash game.
5 AugRegulation
Coljuegos reports COP7.21 trillion in healthcare transfers
The transfers fund subsidised healthcare using regulated gaming receipts.
5 AugRegulation
Coljuegos reports gambling transfers supporting Colombian healthcare
The transfers finance subsidised healthcare for low-income Colombians.
July 2026
31 JulEnforcement & compliance
Coljuegos seizes 30 unlicensed slots in Nariño
The machines will enter sanction proceedings before destruction.
29 JulDeals & M&A
Risaralda lottery reports higher sales and health contributions
The reported transfers provide funding for public healthcare.
28 JulRegulation
Coljuegos reports territorial gaming contributions to healthcare
The transfers finance Colombia’s subsidised regional healthcare services.
27 JulRegulation
Coljuegos reports territorial gaming transfers to Colombian health services
The transfers fund Colombia’s subsidised public healthcare system.
24 JulRegulation
Colombian government renews effort to establish 19% online gambling VAT
The proposal would establish the stated VAT charge for online gambling.
22 JulRegulation
Colombia proposes retaining 19% VAT on online gambling
The bill would keep online gambling subject to the stated VAT rate.
22 JulRegulation
Colombia proposes retaining VAT on online gambling
The proposal would preserve online gambling’s VAT treatment.
Recent developments
Licences
- Pragmatic Play launches Mega Wheel Latino for Latin American market
The Colombia-hosted game offers Latin American players Spanish-speaking presenters and nine betting options.
- Aviatrix secures Colombian certification for crash game
The certification permits licensed Colombian operators to distribute Aviatrix’s crash game.
Enforcement & compliance
- Coljuegos conducts six territorial training sessions against illegal gambling in Colombia
The training gives regional authorities tools to inspect gambling operations and address illegal activity.
- Coljuegos sanctions Yeferson Cossio over illegal gambling operations in Colombia
Coljuegos’ sanction demonstrates that influencers involved in illegal gambling operations in Colombia face regulatory action.
- Coljuegos fines Yeferson Cossio COP116m for unauthorised raffle operations in Colombia
Unauthorised Instagram raffle operations resulted in a fine and an operating ban effective once the administrative decision becomes final.
Deals
- Rush Street reports revenue benefit from Colombian emergency tax removal
The tax removal increased the annualised revenue reported by the operator.
- Risaralda lottery reports higher sales and health contributions
The reported transfers provide funding for public healthcare.
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