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Colombia authorises Coljuegos to order blocks of unlicensed gambling websites

Enforcement & compliance

Colombia’s Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications issued a circular establishing procedures to block websites offering unlicensed gambling. Under the measure, Coljuegos may direct internet service providers to block listed channels; providers must check the platform’s weekly URL lists daily and apply the blocks while the state of emergency remains in force.

The procedure gives Coljuegos a direct mechanism to require internet providers to block unlicensed gambling channels.

Earlier fines and penalties by Coljuegos

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
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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