According to estimates based on historical data and observed trends, online betting is expected to experience an increase between 30% and 40% during this important continental tournament, about $100millions.
The scandal
Colombian Professional Football, FPC, had a big shakeup on Saturday, June 22, because several referees were fired for allegedly participating in sports betting. This information has circulated through social networks and has already gained strength, taking into account that complaints about bad refereeing in Colombian football have been recurrent recently, so this would make the rumors even bigger.
The person in charge of disseminating this information was the arbitration analyst Jose Borda, who published through social networks that more than 10 judges were fired.
“For the Colombian League 2024-II, the Referees Commission removed 15 judges from the panel, including centre-backs, assistants, VAR and AVAR'S. Machado ‘sold’ some of his protégés to save his position,”
The gambling and chance sector in Colombia has demonstrated its economic and social relevance. Until April 2024, online betting has generated a transfer of $30 million to the health sector, representing approximately 40% of the total resources allocated by the industry to health and scientific research. In 2023, this figure reached $200 million.
