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Gambling licensing in Colombia
Colombia was the first country in Latin America to regulate online gambling. Coljuegos issues online permits, and operators must use a .co website domain so players can see they are licensed. No usable public list of licence holders was found, so the brands here need checking.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Law 643 of 2001, amended by Decree 1070 of 2015
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Online sports betting (apuestas)
- Online casino and games of chance
- Online bingo
- Land-based casinos, bingo halls and lotteries
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a Coljuegos online permit and operate a .co domain
- Be a company incorporated in Colombia
- Pay the licence fee plus 15% tax on gross gaming income
- Verify player identity and age, and pay winnings tax on Coljuegos' behalf
- Contribute to responsible gambling programmes
Legislation and standards
Law 643 of 2001
The main gambling statute, covering games of luck and chance.
Decree 1070 of 2015
Amended Law 643 to establish the framework for online gambling.
Coljuegos resolutions on online gambling
Set technical, advertising and operating conditions for online permits.