Coljuegos. After Mundo Video published the plan with which Coljuegos expects to grow 30% in 2020, where one of the points is "Issue the reliability conditions of Electronic Slot Machines (MET)", the Cornazar, Fecoljuegos and Asojuegos associations were joined together to send a letter to the new president of Coljuegos, Juan Carlos Valencia in favor of finding solutions that especially help the localized gambling operator, who have been the most affected by the lack of presence when playing in casinos.
The main argument is the current situation of selective isolation measures that in effect have helped to have greater flexibility in the economy but have not managed to solve the blow received by businessmen in recent months, especially casino operators. Well, the capacity limit requires that there be 50% less of the full capacity, which it must be added that the health emergence very possibly continues for the rest of the year, gives the presence of strict quarantines on weekends in the majority of municipalities in our country decreasing the possibility of generating income during the days with the highest player traffic for the sector.
With this understanding, the unions asked Coljuegos to analyze the following proposals to help solve the impact of the pandemic:
1. The extension of the reduction of game elements in the concession contracts during the rest of 2021, specifically for localized gambling establishments, Casinos.
2. Reduction of the fixed rate for the operation of Game Tables and bingo halls for the rest of the year.
3. The game elements that declare a fixed rate, do so only for the times that the elements are operating. That is, they will only declare for the time that the game element was providing the service.
4. Payment facilities for exploitation rights caused during the year 2021.
5. Ease financial indicators provided for in article 10 of Resolution 20182300011754 of 2018
In addition, they request a review of the terms in which the sanctioning processes are carried out for “alleged inaccuracies” in which the evidence is denied and technical evidence is not provided by COLJUEGOS. Together with an immediate application of Paragraph 2 of Article 59 of the Development Plan, which establishes that VAT will NOT form part of the basis for the calculation of exploitation rights.
On the other hand, the unions seek to make the new president of Coljuegos aware, clarifying that it is not a propitious time to regulate the reliability process of the slot machines, since the conditions to carry it out from different edges are not given, since the operators localized games are in the daily struggle of keeping their casinos overboard, paying their legal responsibilities which includes payroll, taxes, prizes and as if that were not enough, the constant investment in elements for compliance of biosafety protocol, so which argues that it is a year in which this project cannot be considered since a regularization in terms of reliability translates into a new investment of slots machines to which the operators are not in the slightest possibility of doing. Asking then to move the dates and work on new proposals that support the sector in these critical moments.
Such as those proposed below, a management of tax relief, soft loans and support from the financial sector and public banking to sustain entrepreneurs in the sector. Coljuegos
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Representatives of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil met with authorities of the Buenos Aires Lottery (LOTBA), taking advantage of their visit to Buenos Aires during the CIBELAE 2024 Conference.
Simone Vicentini [pictured] , deputy secretary of the SPA, had a meeting with Jesús Acevedo, president of LOTBA, and his team, a meeting in which executives from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a certification company approved in both jurisdictions, also participated.
The participation of SPA members in the Cibelae 2024 Conference revolved around this year's central theme: "Sports Betting in Latin America: approaches to a developing market." The SPA, created in February of this year to regulate sports betting and online casino games, plans to develop and implement a regulatory framework for online gaming, payment methods, strategies for responsible gaming and prevention of money laundering.
All these areas are of reference for the LOTBA, and the meeting also served to share that experience.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) published the new General Competition Regulations (RGC) of 20241. This document establishes the general norms and rules for the dispute of all championships organized by the entity. One of the most notable novelties of the new RGC is the regulation on betting house sponsorships on club uniforms. According to Article 114, the display of betting house brands on club uniforms is conditional on compliance with the requirements set forth in Law 14790/2023 and in the regulations of the Ministry of Finance.
Law 14790 on Sports Betting came into force on December 29. This rule and the regulation of the Ministry of Finance are fundamental for the implementation of the new rules on betting house sponsorships.
The new RGC also reinforces integrity actions and combats the manipulation of results. The CBF may request the production of a report by a company specialized in the detection of manipulation of results. In addition, sports betting companies must submit a declaration of non-involvement in any economic infringement or ethical violation related to the manipulation of sports results.
In recent months, Coljuegos has dismantled illegal betting houses that would have stopped transferring nearly usd $20million annually in exploitation rights.
A total of 445 gambling elements such as slot machines, computer equipment, roulette wheels, televisions, among others, were destroyed by Coljuegos in the municipality of Itagüí, Antioquia. All these items were used in illegal gambling and were valued at nearly usd$500k.
“We have another 4,600 illegal elements of games of luck and chance that will be destroyed in the coming days in municipalities such as Cali and Bucaramanga.”
Likewise, during the destruction of the items, $23,751,050 ( usd $4,500 )in coins and bills were found that were inside the electronic slot machines. These resources are constituted as a judicial deposit in the name of Coljuegos and may be transferred to health.
Senator Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG), president of the Senate, announced the senators appointed to join the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on Sports Betting.
The CPI’s purpose is to investigate and clarify issues related to allegations and suspicions of match-fixing in Brazilian football.
The collegiate has scheduled its first session for Wednesday, where it will elect the president, vice-president and possibly the rapporteur. The complaints being investigated by the CPI cover players, managers, and betting companies. The creation of the CPI was announced on March 12.
Sports betting CPI: investigation and objectives
Senator Romário (PL-RJ) requested the CPI, which will have 11 full senators and 7 substitutes, lasting 180 days. In the application (RQS 158/2024), the senator emphasizes that sports betting represents a significant financial movement today.
“It is important to highlight that football is a vital economic activity for the country. Thus, it generates tens of thousands of jobs and drives significant income generation. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the State to regulate and supervise its activities in favor of the public interest”, argues the senator.
Hosted at the prestigious Transamerica Expo Centre in São Paulo, this two-day expo and conference marks a triumphant return after a successful inaugural launch last year. With renowned brazilian social media icons, Negrete and Ronald Lopes. Negrete, with a staggering four million Instagram followers, has captivated audiences with his comedic sports videos, particularly his uncanny player imitations, propelling him to social media superstardom.
Lopes’ impact on the industry is evident, as evidenced by his back-to-back wins for Best affiliate of the year at the Bis Awards in 2023 and Best affiliate influencer at the SiGma Awards 2023.
Originally aspiring to be a footballer, Negrete’s trajectory took an unexpected turn when he assumed the role of Pelé’s stunt double in an autobiographical movie about the football legend. Adding to his accolades, Negrete clinched the coveted Best Influencer 2024 award at the SiGma Eurasia Awards held in Dubai this February, further solidifying his status as a trailblazer in the influencer landscape.
Meanwhile, Ronald Lopes, a self-proclaimed financially retired iGaming luminary, is embarking on a mission to guide 300 Brazilians to multimillionaire status this year through the P4P market – an extraordinary journey he plans to share with delegates during the upcoming SiGma conference.
Lopes’ impact on the industry is evident, as evidenced by his back-to-back wins for Best affiliate of the year at the Bis Awards in 2023 and Best affiliate influencer at the SiGma Awards 2023.
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