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Coljuegos seeks to block Polymarket over unauthorised election betting in Colombia

Enforcement & compliance

Coljuegos requested the blocking of Polymarket in Colombia, saying the site operated without the required online gambling permits. The regulator also opened an investigation into those responsible for the platform, according to the report.

The requested block and investigation signal enforcement risks for prediction-market operators offering election betting in Colombia.

Earlier fines and penalties by Coljuegos

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
PolymarketNot statedColjuegos orders internet providers to block Polymarket in ColombiaNot stated
Not namedNot statedColjuegos reports 9,774 illegal machines destroyed in ColombiaNot 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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