With social networks, many celebrities in the country have managed to accumulate millions of followers on and many of them have taken advantage of this large audience to hold raffles that earn them millions of dollars. However, they could get into trouble. This, because the games of luck and chance that are carried out in Colombia must have authorization from Coljuegos,
Every day, through the networks, products ranging from cell phones, makeup, cars and even "giveaways" of houses and cosmetic surgeries.
Have been known. "We have to remind Colombians that it is Coljuegos who manages the games of luck and chance, whether they are promotional, innovative, localized or raffles at the national level, that said games must be operated by natural or legal persons, either by administrative act or by concession, Thus, we must warn that whoever wishes to operate any of the aforementioned modalities must request authorization from the entity ”, they indicated from the entity, emphasizing that celebrities cannot do contests on their networks without prior permission.
The spokesman indicated that what is happening on social networks is very dangerous, due to the actions of some 'influencers' who are unaware of the law and to obtain greater visibility they raffle cars, houses, cosmetic surgeries, etc.
