The linking of gambling with drunkenness, disorder, trap and other socially reprehensible behaviors have had a strong influence on the collective imagination for generations.
For this reason, the consolidation of the legal and responsible game to promote the national industry implies a frontal fight against the illegality with the accompaniment of the territorial entities, the mayors, the governorates and the Police.
As part of that process, since the creation of Coljuegos, 13,800 illegal machines have been withdrawn and confiscated throughout the country, but the total number is estimated to be between 50,000 and 60,000 slots. (READ SO: COLJUEGOS, SIGNED THE EIGHTH PACT FOR LEGALITY IN COLOMBIA)
At this moment Colombia already has the possibility to bet on sporting events online. It is the only country on the continent that has regulated it, and it is expected that the offer will skyrocket with the result of Colombian football and in addition to the World Cup next year, so that Colombians can have a wide legal offer of this type of games.
The national body Coljuegos and the National Government are focused on that all the people and entrepreneurs who want to participate in the business comply with the technical, financial and legal requirements of responsible gambling.
For the sake of guild and bettors, about 320 Compliance Officers at national level are responsible for timely detection of unusual and suspicious transactions that could be related to illicit purposes, sanctions, fines and compensation. (READ SO: COLOMBIA 22ND POSITION ON WORLD´S MONEY ANTI LAUNDRY RANKING)
