Coljuegos recently published the answers to the observations that the interested actors sent to them about the project that modifies the agreement 04 of 2016 to approve the regulation of the games operated by internet, where it allows operators to offer:
1. Slot machines or random.
2. Roulette
3. Black Jack.
4. Baccarat
5. Bingo
6. Poker.
7. Virtual Games (which can be bets on real sporting events, or real non-sporting events)
Among the comments that were sent more clarification was requested on the part in which Coljuegos establishes does not authorize virtual games whose graphic representation represents lottery or numerical games, nor any event that represents violent acts or that threatens the dignity of the people.
To which Coljuegos explained that:
“Given that the graphic representation offered by virtual reality is varied, there is no list of games allowed, the above because virtual games are a graphic representation of a real event, in that sense, sports disciplines that are endorsed by federations and associations worldwide are not within the regulatory prohibition. However, the caveat is made that the virtual games offered should not represent violent acts or that threaten the dignity of people. Additionally, it is important to indicate that for this type of games, the provisions of Colombian legislation must be considered, particularly the provisions of article 4 of Law 643 of 2001”
On the other hand, the entity was asked to “correlate the term “Virtual Games” with the localized modality called Virtual Racing and Sports Betting (ACDV), when considering it pertinent in order to avoid a dissociation between both modalities of the game. In other words, the same ACDV name is used both to refer to the game approved in Agreements No. 14 of 2013 and No. 06 of 2014 as well as in this agreement, but with the caveat that some are ACDVs operated by Internet and others are ACDVs located , this considering that they are the same games, but with a different marketing channel. ”
To this comment, Coljuegos replied that “Given that the ACDV game, approved by means of Agreement 14 of November 19, 2013, modified by Agreement July 22, 2014, is a type game located in accordance with the provided in article 32 of Law 643 of 2001. The ACDV have a different operating scheme to the games operated by internet which is based on article 38 of Law 643 of 2001, modified by article 93 of the Law 1753 of 2015 and regulated by Agreement 04 of May 24, 2016, modified by Agreement 02 of 28 of 2019. In conclusion, COLJUEGOS considers appropriate the expression "Virtual Games" used in the draft modification of Agreement 02 of 2016 to differentiate both games”
Finally, another aspect that attracted the most attention of this publication, was Coljuegos, I emphasize that the casino live game, contemplated within the portfolio of online games in other jurisdictions, is being analyzed by the Vice Presidency of Commercial Development, to verify its viability and Inclusion within the legal and operational framework of Agreement 04 of 2016, modified by Agreement 02 of 2019.
Now, we leave at your disposal the document with all the answers and observations IN SPANISH by Coljuegos, and the interested actors.
