It is official, as of the publication in the Official Gazette of the recent Resolution No. 20221200013634 published by Coljuegos, by which the document of Technical Requirements for the Online Connection System for SCLM+ Electronic Slot Machines is issued, the authorized operators with a current contract will have a period of up to 12 months to implement the conditions adopted in the same document.
It is worth noting that the new online connection system for METs, hereinafter SCLM+, is a software solution, custom developed, that allows the operator to capture information from the METs to be sent to the Coljuegos System.
It is made up of three subsystems:
- Information Management Sub System.
- Security Sub System.
- Monitoring and Reporting Sub-System.
According to its technical requirements, Coljuegos will provide a web service with a REST-type interface, the details of which will be published on the entity's web page under the name "Detailed specification document of Web Service consumption and list of response messages.pdf". The purpose of this interface will be to receive the information to be transmitted by the operator to Coljuegos under an XML structure.
REST is an interface to connect several systems based on the HTTP protocol (one of the oldest and most reliable protocols in software development) and serve to obtain and generate data and operations, returning those data in very specific formats. Many companies such as Twitter, Facebook, Google, Netflix, LinkedIn and thousands of startups and enterprises use REST technology.
On the other hand, some possible situations that may arise with this new system that should be taken into account by the operator are highlighted, such as:
- In the event of new developments of Withdrawal, Addition, Transfer or Replacement being submitted to Coljuegos, the machines must start the information report applying these new developments, after ensuring that the corresponding procedure is completed and they are applied to the Coljuegos Inventory.
- In the event that an authorized MET registered in the inventory is not in service for any reason, the last capture or capture of the counters and the corresponding record of the significant event defined must be reported.
- In the event of a significant event affecting the meters, as many MET records must be reported in the file as events occurring during the day with their respective meters and additionally filling in the code of the defined event and the fields "Date and Time Event" in these records.
Finally, each and every one of the aspects described in this document and applicable to the SCLM+ software, shall be subject to certification by one of the laboratories endorsed by Coljuegos, for such purpose, the laboratory in its report must make reference to compliance with the following aspects:
1. Regulations applicable to the report.
Verification of the conditions of the Security Sub System, specifically those associated to the impossibility of modifying, adjusting, rewriting or altering data originated by the MET and stored in the SCLM + 3.
Verification of the subroutine for sending automatic information without manual intervention from the SCLM+ to the Coljuegos System.
4. Verification of the capacity of the SCLM+ software to automatically include the SHA - 1 (Secure Hash Algorithm) codes, generated by a security subroutine, on the critical files reported to the laboratory during the software certification process, in the defined Web service model.
The certification will be valid for 2 years from the issuance of the report.
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Although representatives of the restaurant located in Medellín confirmed that the betting house called 1win had canceled the event that same morning, Coljuegos' intervention was crucial to guarantee compliance with the law and prevent future attempts at illegal operations in the country.
The purpose of the event was to educate attendees about affiliate marketing strategies, traffic arbitrage and other forms of monetization in order to boost the participation of the betting public on the platform.
Bookmaker 1win is a gaming platform for bettors from the Russian Federation, Commonwealth of Independent States countries and near abroad countries.
However, Coljuegos has determined that the 1win brand does not have the required authorization to operate in Colombia, which makes any promotional activity in Colombian territory illegal. Furthermore, 1Win is not part of the web portals authorized to operate games of luck and chance over the Internet.
In this case, the entity highlighted that it will continue to work tirelessly to protect consumers and guarantee that all activities related to gambling are carried out in accordance with current regulations. It is worth remembering that, “To date, 15,120 blocking orders have been issued to unauthorized online gambling portals,” The national government will put the magnifying glass on health resources coming from taxes on games of luck and chance
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) - an entity of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance - recently issued Ordinance SPA/MF 722/2024, which details the technical and security requirements that sports betting and online gaming operators must meet. The technical requirements focus on the technological infrastructure of the betting systems. Specifically, all authorized operators must store the betting system and the corresponding data in data centers located in Brazil.
In exceptional circumstances, systems and data may be located outside Brazil, but must meet certain criteria. Operators must present to the SPA an explanation of why their systems are kept outside Brazil. The data center must also be ISO 27001 certified.
These conditions include that the countries have an International Legal Cooperation Agreement with Brazil in civil and criminal matters. Data owners abroad must authorize data transfers in advance. To facilitate effective supervision, operators must provide the SPA with data on bets, players, customer portfolios, legal destinations, and other operational information. This manual will soon be available on the website of the Secretariat, which may request additional information from the operator at any time.
On the other hand, operators must obtain certification of their platforms and systems from entities recognized by the Ministry of Finance. They must meet strict technology and security standards to protect consumers against potential fraud or unauthorized access.
Ordinance 722 SPA/MF 722 was published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette of the and can be consulted at the http://www.in.gov.br/web/dou/-/portaria-spa/mf-n-722-de-2-de-maio-de-2024-557715851
Senator Angelo Coronel, from the PSD party in Bahia, seems frustrated with the delays in implementing the law regulating sports betting in Brazil. He criticizes the Ministry of Finance for its sluggishness in collecting the grants for operating licenses, despite the estimated significant revenue of at least R$5 billion that could benefit the public coffers.
The senator views this potential revenue as a means to address other fiscal issues, such as compensating for payroll tax exemptions for certain sectors and small municipalities, which have faced legal challenges.
Caixa Econômica Board postpones decision on lottery transfer.
Although the law regulating the betting market was passed at the end of 2023, the appointment of the head of the Secretariat for Prizes and Betting, the Treasury body responsible for overseeing betting operators, only occurred recently. Senator Coronel expresses his frustration with this delay, emphasizing that Congress acted promptly in approving the legislation, but the government has been slow to implement it.
The taxation structure outlined in the law includes a 12% levy on bookmakers’ revenue and a 15% tax on punters’ winnings. These measures were part of Finance Minister Fernando Haddad’s plan to help achieve a zero fiscal deficit by 2024.
The Secretariat for Prizes and Betting is currently focused on drafting regulations governing the operation of the betting market in Brazil. Once these regulations are in place, interested legal entities will undergo evaluation, including criteria related to integrity and prevention of fraud. Over 130 companies have expressed interest in operating in the Brazilian market.
It’s highlighted that the law provides legal entities operating in Brazil with a minimum of six months to comply with the regulatory provisions once they are established. Senator Coronel hopes that the newly appointed Secretary for Prizes and Betting, Regis Dudena, will expedite the regulatory process.
The LifeMiles loyalty program and Codere launched a promotion aimed at the regulated market of Colombia and which has the legendary and much-loved former soccer player Carlos "El Pibe" Valderrama as the protagonist.
To participate, users must register their LifeMiles account number in the “Promotions” section of Codere, and then bet on any sport from COP 100,000 (USD25) with a minimum odds of 2.0. After that, they will begin to accumulate LifeMiles miles.
LifeMiles is a loyalty program, with more than 9 million members and hundreds of allied businesses (including Avianca, Bancolombia and many more) where members can earn and use their LifeMiles.
Can earn LifeMiles through our partner businesses: • On everything you buy, using an Avianca LifeMiles credit or debit card. • For air tickets, hotel stays, car rentals and other travel-related activities. And now to play in Codere.
The sale process of Enjoy is still in the early stages, but it already has several interested parties in its assets.
According to the Chilean press, Logrand Entertainment, the main target as a possible buyer in recent months, is interested in acquiring the operator's positions. However, the rooms in Viña del Mar, Coquimbo and Pucón would be left out of the equation.
According to Diario Financiero, the company considers the prices paid for these permits “stratospheric”, so it would be more profitable to pay the guaranteed notes. In this way, other operators such as Dreams and Marina del Sol would have the opportunity to invest there.
On the other hand, Enjoy's perhaps most relevant asset, the Punta del Este casino, is the one that generates the greatest interest in international companies. There would already be advanced negotiations with five potential buyers, despite certain negative projections in this regard.
The imminent regulation of gambling in Brazil, which could include physical casinos, would be detrimental to the Uruguayan operation, whose main clients come from that country.
However, the Plaza Esteña is relevant beyond its games room, as it is a central destination for tourism in the region. In this way, it is very likely that it will remain one of the most important assets of the Chilean company.
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