Fecoljuegos said Colombia’s online gambling sector accounted for 0.18% of GDP in 2024, rejecting a 4.5% figure it attributed to the Government. The federation reported more than COP45tn in wagers, about COP2.9tn in operator net revenue and COP436bn paid to public health in exploitation rights.
The figures affect how operators’ economic contribution and tax obligations are represented in Colombia.
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Senator Gustavo Moreno is promoting a bill in Colombia to tighten controls on online betting. His proposal would require digital identity checks and set daily and monthly deposit and loss limits; Fecoljuegos supports responsible-gambling controls but warns that excessive regulation could strengthen illegal operators.
Sports betting contributed to Colombia’s entertainment activity growth in Q2 2026, citing DANE. The combined category covering arts, entertainment, recreation and other services expanded 9.5% year on year, while the arts, entertainment and recreation component grew 10.4%. DANE linked increased betting activity in May and June to the World Cup and other sporting events.
SuperGiros, a Colombian sports betting statistics service, estimates wagers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached COP5.3tn. The firm estimates the activity generated about COP120bn for the public healthcare system. SuperGiros also reported more than 4.7 million transactions worth around COP1.4tn on its SuperPay platform.
Coljuegos issued a resolution adding requirements to Colombia’s 2021 rules for electronic slot machines. Operators must transmit validated, traceable operational data under the SCLM+ technical requirements and keep machine inventories current; the maximum deadline for full inventory compliance is 31 December 2026, with implementation phased in gradually.
Colombian gambling trade association Fecoljuegos held its 25th members’ assembly during GAT Expo Cartagena, presenting annual financial, presidential and audit reports and electing its board and statutory auditor. The federation also raised concerns about a recently decreed 16% consumption tax on online-only gambling, with its president warning that the tax’s treatment of deposits and gross gaming revenue creates legal and operational uncertainty.