Bingo in Spain continues to demonstrate its profitability thanks to the implementation of accessible and efficient technologies. According to the Spanish Confederation of Gaming Entrepreneurs (CEJ), sales of physical bingo cards in 2024 reached €1.515 billion, representing a 1.9% growth compared to 2023. This success is not due to large investments in cutting-edge technology, but rather to gradual improvements in bingo management and digitalization.
In contrast, in Colombia, the bingo sector continues to lag. Despite bingo's potential in Colombia, operators have maintained outdated systems, failing to adapt to new trends. While bingo halls in Europe have incorporated electronic bingo and digital systems that facilitate the player experience and operational management, Colombia still relies on physical cards and outdated management methodologies. Casinos and Bingo Halls Contribute More Than $348 Billion to the Healthcare System in 2024 This lack of modernization in bingo in Colombia not only affects the player experience but also limits the sector's future prospects.
While in Spain, the implementation of accessible technologies has enabled steady growth, in Colombia, bingo operators seem reluctant to invest in solutions that optimize operations and attract new players. Bingo halls in Colombia would receive 12% of profit, according to a new Coljuegos resolution.
If bingo in Colombia does not adapt and evolve, it risks continuing to lose competitiveness and falling behind in a market where innovation in bingo and technology are key to operators' profitability.
A safe investment and a vision for the future are necessary to prevent the decline of this gaming segment in Colombia.
