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Coljuegos orders internet providers to block Polymarket in Colombia

Enforcement & compliance

Coljuegos has ordered Colombian internet providers to block Polymarket, alleging that its political prediction markets breach laws against wagering on political outcomes. The regulator said the platform lacks the licences required for online gaming and also alleged it enabled unauthorised financial activity.

The block restricts Polymarket’s access to Colombia’s online betting market.

Earlier fines and penalties by Coljuegos

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedColjuegos reports 9,774 illegal machines destroyed in ColombiaNot stated
PolymarketNot statedFecoljuegos asks Coljuegos to block Polymarket over election bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedColombia authorises Coljuegos to order blocks of unlicensed gambling websitesNot stated
Not namedCOP 100,000,000Coljuegos seizes 246 illegal gambling items in Bogotá operationNot stated
1win, 1xBetNot statedColjuegos blocks 409 illegal betting websites linked to four brandsNot stated

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