{"id":16164,"date":"2026-05-05T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=gambling&#038;p=16164"},"modified":"2026-05-04T21:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T02:28:11","slug":"colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector","status":"publish","type":"gambling","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Colombia expands responsible gambling across entire sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Colombia is accelerating the consolidation of a comprehensive responsible gambling framework. On <strong>April 27, 2026<\/strong>, the Consejo Nacional de Juegos de Suerte y Azar published for public consultation the <strong>2026 Draft Agreement<\/strong>, introducing mandatory responsible gambling guidelines for <strong>territorial games<\/strong>; lotteries, chance betting and scratch cards, when operated online, aligning the segment with standards already defined by Coljuegos under <strong>Resolution 20244000022654 of 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombia is moving toward a unified responsible gambling policy across <strong>all segments of the industry<\/strong>, extending obligations from national-level online operators to territorial concessionaires. The initiative, led by CNJSA President Diana Arenas Pedraza and Technical Secretary Roberto Conde Romero, remains open for comments until <strong>May 13, 2026<\/strong>, after which operators will have <strong>six months<\/strong> to fully implement the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16166\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector2.png 694w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector2-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal context is based in Law 643 of 2001, which establishes the state gambling monopoly and its social purpose, complemented by <strong>Decree Law 4144 of 2011<\/strong>, the <strong>Mental Health Law 1616 of 2013<\/strong>, and data protection and transparency regulations. The draft mandates operators to deploy formal <strong>responsible gambling programs<\/strong>, including annual action plans, performance indicators, staff training and <strong>semiannual reporting<\/strong> to regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector3-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/colombia-expands-responsible-gambling-across-entire-sector3-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marco Emilio Hincapie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operationally, the reform introduces a <strong>risk assessment test<\/strong> developed by Coljuegos, <strong>voluntary self-exclusion systems<\/strong> with a minimum period of <strong>30 days<\/strong>, player identification mechanisms and stricter controls on digital platforms. It also reinforces advertising restrictions and minor protection rules, while requiring integration with anti-money laundering and corporate ethics frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus is preventive and structural, with an emphasis on; educating and protecting players while strengthening sector sustainability. For operators, it means higher compliance standards and transparency; for the state, stronger alignment between legal gambling and public health funding. The reform positions Colombia among the most advanced responsible gambling frameworks in Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colombia is accelerating the consolidation of a comprehensive responsible gambling framework. 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