IGCO classifies sports and entertainment event contracts as gambling in British Columbia
IGCO warns that online providers other than BCLC offering sports and entertainment event contracts to provincial players operate illegally.
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British Columbia classifies unauthorised prediction contracts as illegal gambling
Unauthorised prediction platforms offering sports or entertainment contracts could face enforcement in British Columbia.
Columbia police seize $1.3m and 144 machines in alleged illegal gambling investigation
Authorities expect further indictments after seizing gambling machines and cash, leaving the alleged illegal gambling investigation open.
PURE Casino joins IBIA after launching Alberta online sports betting
PURE’s membership provides the integrity-monitoring arrangement required for licensed operators in Alberta.
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.
Colombia’s DANE reports 9.5% growth in entertainment activities in Q2 2026
The figures indicate stronger activity in a sector that includes online betting, although they do not isolate gambling revenue.
Appointment
Colombia appoints Jaime Vives Pinedo as Coljuegos president
The appointment changes the leadership responsible for gambling oversight across Colombia.
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.
Chilean senator questions SII tax requirements for foreign betting platforms
Foreign betting platforms must register, report and pay digital VAT, but tax payments do not authorise gambling operations.
Fine
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.
Mato Grosso do Sul police arrest lottery businessman in gambling inquiry
The inquiry and upheld detention put a lottery-sector business under scrutiny for suspected illegal gambling and money laundering.
Chilean senator requests disclosure of government commitments to online betting operators
Operators’ tax arrangements face senatorial questioning while Chile debates platforms’ legal status and disclosure of government commitments.
Appointment
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.
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.
Coljuegos sets temporary relief for operators affected by Colombia earthquake
Affected operators may seek operational adjustments, but must prove direct impact and continue paying applicable charges.
Brazil to take 39% of Latin American GGR in 2026, IBIA projects
The projection gives operators and investors a regional benchmark for sizing Brazil against Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
Coljuegos sets technical requirements for Baloto operations in Colombia
Baloto operators must meet the specified technical conditions and obtain certification from an approved laboratory.
Coljuegos issues internal debt-collection regulation
Coljuegos adopted an internal debt-collection regulation for the company administering Colombia's games of chance monopoly.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Coljuegos considers temporary deadline relief for operators affected by Colombia earthquakes
Affected operators may receive temporary flexibility on reporting and payment deadlines while restoring operations.
Rush Street reports revenue benefit from Colombian emergency tax removal
Removal of Colombian emergency taxes added $35m in annualised revenue for Rush Street Interactive.
Coljuegos issues new technical annex for Baloto online lottery operation
Baloto operators must obtain certification from Coljuegos-authorised laboratories and meet the new system and reporting standards once the resolution is published.
Coljuegos weighs temporary measures after Colombia earthquake
Operators in affected zones face possible temporary regulatory measures while Coljuegos assesses damage to gambling premises and activity.
IBIA projects growth in regulated Brazilian betting revenue
IBIA projected Brazilian online betting GGR of R$28.8bn by 2030, with R$23.7bn federally licensed.
Zenith's Hiroshi says Brazil regulation is reshaping LatAm operator strategy
Operators expanding across Latin America face higher compliance and localisation demands as Brazil's regulated market sets regional expectations.
Zenith executive says Brazil regulation reshapes LatAm operator strategy
Brazil's regulatory costs and compliance demands are pushing operators to treat it as a regional gateway.