The president of Coljuegos, César Augusto Valencia, announced that the concession contract to operate gambling business and sports betting over the internet was signed with the British company Betfair. The online gambling industry already has 3.8 million users
Thus, the firm that will open its operations in Colombia will be able to offer betting services on sporting and non-sporting events, slot or gambling machines, roulette and blackjack. The license was approved for five years under the domain www.betfair.com.co
In 2021, it will be more than five years since Coljuegos authorized online games to be operated in Colombia through third parties. The body regulators estimates that the sum of $ 23,000 million will be collected for exploitation rights.
This reflects the dynamism that the online betting industry is taking.
The president of Coljuegos also highlighted the importance of playing through the authorized pages that allow Colombians and those with an immigration card to have security about their bets, the guarantee of the payment of prizes, the proper and safe handling of personal information and financial and gambling habit control with the implementation of individual limits. The resources generated are used to finance the country's health.
