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Coljuegos issues 46,228 blocking orders against illegal betting sites

Enforcement & compliance

Coljuegos said it had issued 46,228 blocking orders against unauthorised betting websites since 2022. The figure represents 83% of the 55,658 blocking requests issued across the regulator’s history. Coljuegos said it was working with Colombia’s technology ministry and internet providers to simplify enforcement procedures.

The orders target unauthorised betting sites and increase enforcement activity involving internet service providers.

Earlier fines and penalties by Coljuegos

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedCOP 116,000,000Coljuegos fines Javier Arias Castañeda COP116m for illegal raffleNot stated
Not namedCOP 210,000,000Coljuegos seizes 397 illegal gambling items in PopayánNot stated
BITIA S.A.SNot statedColjuegos opens claims process for Bingocasinos.co balances and prizesNot stated
BITIANot statedColjuegos opens claims channel for bingocasinos.co users with pending balancesNot stated
Not namedNot statedColjuegos reports six regional meetings on illegal gambling in 2026Not stated

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