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Colombia licenses online casino and betting through Coljuegos concession contracts; 15% of GGR in exploitation rights, 811 minimum wages a year, .co domain.
Operators need a Coljuegos concession contract (recent contracts run 5 years); apply through the Coljuegos operator portal, with a 2-month decision period
Exploitation rights: 15% of gross revenue less prizes paid (minimum 83% RTP), plus 811 minimum monthly wages per year and a 1% administration fee
No stand-alone B2B licence, but every game, the RNG, the platform and payment integrations must be certified by a Coljuegos-authorised lab, and from 2026 suppliers may only serve authorised concessionaires
.co domain, Spanish-language channels, COP-only transactions and an inspection system in a TIER III data centre in Colombia
Temporary 16% national consumption tax on online gambling for 2026 (Legislative Decree 240 of 2026), after a 2025 VAT on online gambling under an earlier emergency decree
The four questions that decide whether a market is worth entering.
Online gambling in Colombia is part of the state gaming monopoly under Law 643 of 2001, whose article 38 (as amended by Law 1753 of 2015, art. 93) classes internet-operated games as 'novel games' that legal entities may run only after signing a concession contract with Coljuegos, the state company attached to the Ministry of Finance that administers the monopoly. The game rules sit in Coljuegos Board Agreement 08 of 2020 (Title 1), which allows slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, bingo, poker, virtual games, live casino and betting on real sporting and non-sporting events, and was last amended by Agreement 01 of 2026 to redefine instant-win games. Concessionaires pay exploitation rights of 15% of gross revenue less prizes paid, a fixed 811 monthly minimum wages a year and a 1% administration fee, and must use a .co domain, keep an inspection system in a Colombian data centre and certify their whole platform through a Coljuegos-authorised laboratory; there is no separate supplier licence. For 2026, Legislative Decree 240 of 2026 added a temporary 16% national consumption tax on online gambling, and Coljuegos lists 15 authorised online operators while running mass blocking of unlicensed sites.
Status is the position for a licensed operator, not for offshore supply.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Not stated
Esports Betting
Not stated
Horse Racing / Pool Betting
Prohibited
Online concessionaires may not take bets on horse races or pari-mutuel sports bets; horse-race betting has its own concession regime under Law 643.
Land-based Casino
Licensed
Casinos, bingo halls and slot machines ('localised games') are run by private operators under Coljuegos concession contracts.
Online Bingo
Licensed
Bingo is a permitted RNG game type under the online concession.
Online Casino
Licensed
Slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, virtual games and live casino are allowed under a Coljuegos online concession.
Online Lottery
State monopoly
Lotteries and other draw-based games are not internet-operated games; the internet may only be used as an authorised sales channel for the relevant monopoly game.
Online Poker
Licensed
Poker (cash and tournament) is a permitted RNG game type under the online concession.
Online Sports Betting
Licensed
Fixed-odds and exchange betting on sporting and non-sporting real events, including in-play, under a Coljuegos online concession.
Retail Betting
Licensed
Online concessionaires may offer real-event betting and virtual games in approved retail premises, including assisted betting with biometric ID.
Skill Games
Not stated
Social / Sweepstakes Casino
Not stated
Fees are the published headline figures. Tiered and revenue-banded amounts are set out in the notes under each licence.
Test labs that certify online gaming systems, RNGs, games and integrations for Colombia. Only certificates from Coljuegos-authorised labs are accepted.
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Any legal entity offering online casino, betting, poker or bingo to players living in Colombia. Foreign groups apply through a Colombian company or the registered Colombian branch of a foreign company.
The application itself costs nothing (Res. 20161200025334 art. 4). Ongoing charges: 15% of gross revenue less prizes paid, monthly; 811 minimum monthly wages (SMMLV) per year of operation, paid in the first 20 business days of each year; and a 1% administration fee on exploitation rights.
Conditions to satisfy
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Any legal entity offering online casino, betting, poker or bingo to players living in Colombia. Foreign groups apply through a Colombian company or the registered Colombian branch of a foreign company.
The application itself costs nothing (Res. 20161200025334 art. 4). Ongoing charges: 15% of gross revenue less prizes paid, monthly; 811 minimum monthly wages (SMMLV) per year of operation, paid in the first 20 business days of each year; and a 1% administration fee on exploitation rights.
Conditions to satisfy
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Test labs that certify online gaming systems, RNGs, games and integrations for Colombia. Only certificates from Coljuegos-authorised labs are accepted.
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Everything a licensee pays in Colombia on top of the licence fee.
| Charge | Rate | Charged on | Paid by |
|---|---|---|---|
| National consumption tax on games of chance operated exclusively over the internet (impuesto nacional al consumo)VAT / Indirect TaxOnline Casino · Online Sports Betting · Online Poker · Online Bingo | 16%16%, fiscal year 2026 only | GGR (total bets less prizes paid in each two-month period), per Tax Statute art. 512-22; art. 512-1 no. 4 names the player's deposit as the taxable event | OperatorSource |
| Exploitation rights on internet-operated games (derechos de explotación), variable componentGGR TaxOnline Casino · Online Sports Betting · Online Poker · Online Bingo | 15%15% of gross revenue less prizes paid, per game type, where RTP is at least 83%; 17% of gross revenue applies where RTP falls below 83% | GGR (gross revenue less prizes paid; bonuses and jackpots count as prizes once credited) | OperatorSource |
| Administration fee (gastos de administración)Levy / Contribution | 1%1% of exploitation rights | Exploitation rights payable | OperatorSource |
| Exploitation rights, fixed annual component for internet operatorsLicence / Regulatory Fee | 811 minimum monthly legal wages (SMMLV) per year of operation | Fixed amount per year of operation | OperatorSource |
What the Coljuegos expects once a licence is granted.
Newest first. Each entry links to the notice it came from.
Coljuegos published a draft resolution for comments that would require concessionaires, including online operators, to adopt a risk-based SARLAFT/FPADM anti-money-laundering system in place of SIPLAFT. The draft gives 180 calendar days to implement once issued.
Coljuegos said it had issued 46,228 blocking orders against unlicensed betting websites since 2022, and 55,658 in total, working with the ICT Ministry and internet service providers. It repeated that only its 15 authorised operators may take bets.
Board Agreement 01 of 2026 replaced the definition of instant-win games in Agreement 08 of 2020. The category now covers RNG games with fixed or progressive multipliers where the player decides when to cash out or act, so products are no longer approved by name. Lottery, chance, lotto, Super Astro and Keno mechanics stay excluded, and the RTP may not fall below the online minimum.
Legislative Decree 240 of 2026, issued under the emergency declared by Decree 150 of 2026, created a 16% national consumption tax on games of chance operated exclusively over the internet for 2026, based on GGR per two-month period. It also bars payment firms, software and content providers and media from serving unauthorised operators.
Coljuegos reported that the licensed online operators paid an estimated COP 1.35 trillion in VAT during 2025 under the economic emergency decree for Catatumbo, on top of about COP 362 billion in monopoly rents. It said a new decree would tax GGR rather than deposits, as operators had asked.
Resolution 22654 of 2024 sets responsible gambling guidelines for all operators: ongoing strategies with objectives and timelines, a voluntary risk-screening test, self-exclusion for online games and an annual compliance report. Coljuegos may audit and request information at any time.
Companies on Gamitas holding a licence from this regulator.
Coljuegos, the state company attached to the Ministry of Finance that administers the gaming monopoly, authorises and supervises online gambling. Operators need a concession contract with Coljuegos under Law 643 of 2001 art. 38, and play is governed by Title 1 of Coljuegos Agreement 08 of 2020.
Operators pay exploitation rights of 15% of gross revenue less prizes paid (17% of gross revenue if RTP falls below 83%), a fixed 811 minimum monthly wages per year, and a 1% administration fee. For 2026, Legislative Decree 240 of 2026 adds a temporary 16% national consumption tax on online gambling.
No separate supplier licence was found. Every game, RNG and platform integration must be certified by a Coljuegos-authorised lab as part of the operator's approval. Since March 2026, software, content and platform providers may only serve authorised concessionaires.
Concessionaires may offer slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, bingo, poker, virtual games, live casino and fixed-odds or exchange betting on sporting and non-sporting events. Bets on horse racing, national political events, financial assets or cryptocurrencies are not allowed.
Only adults may register, meaning people aged 18 or over, and they must live in Colombia. Operators must verify age and identity and bar minors, self-excluded players and staff who can influence the games.
Yes, in several ways. Financial capacity must be proven by a Colombian company or the Colombian branch of a foreign company, and the site must use a .co domain and Spanish. Player funds must sit in a Colombian bank account, and the inspection system must be hosted in a TIER III data centre in Colombia.
Coljuegos has 2 months to decide on a complete application filed through its operator portal, and the application is free. Recent concession contracts, such as MrYoker's 2026 contract, run for five years.
Law 643 lets Coljuegos and the authorities monitor and order the blocking of unauthorised gambling channels. Coljuegos reported 46,228 blocking orders between 2022 and July 2026 and publishes a list of illegal websites.
The statutes, regulations and technical standards this page is built from.
Decreto Legislativo 0240 de 2026 (Legislative Decree 240 of 12 March 2026), adopting additional tax measures for the economic, social and ecological emergency declared by Decree 150 of 2026Legislative Decree 240 of 2026
Decree · In Force · 12 Mar 2026
For 2026 only, adds a 16% national consumption tax on games of chance operated exclusively over the internet (Tax Statute arts. 512-1 no. 4 and 512-22). It also bars financial entities, payment providers, platforms, software developers, content providers and media from serving unauthorised online operators.
Technical Standard · In Force · 05 Oct 2022
Mandatory technical standard for the gaming system: certification by authorised labs, RNG, player registration and self-exclusion, security, and the inspection system (capturer and data warehouse) that must sit in a Colombian data centre. It is read together with the Data Model and XSD files.
Acuerdo 08 de 2020 de la Junta Directiva de Coljuegos (Coljuegos Board Agreement 08 of 16 Sept 2020), approving the rules for national games of chance under Coljuegos; Title 1 covers internet-operated gamesAgreement 08 of 2020 (online games rules)
Regulation / Ordinance · Amended · 16 Sept 2020
Brings together the online gaming rules first approved by Agreement 04 of 2016: permitted game types, 83% minimum RTP, exploitation rights, the player-funds account and prize cover, registration and KYC, payment methods, advertising, responsible gambling and self-exclusion. Amended by Agreement 02 of 2021 and Agreement 06 of 2023, and by Agreement 01 of 7 May 2026 (instant-win games).
Regulation / Ordinance · Amended · 31 Dec 2019
Requires concessionaires to adopt SIPLAFT with a compliance officer, customer identification above set thresholds, PEP due diligence, and reporting to the UIAF (financial intelligence unit) and Coljuegos, including suspicious transaction reports and monthly cash and card transaction reports.
Resolución 20161200025334 de 2016 de Coljuegos (Coljuegos Resolution of 28 Sept 2016), setting the requirements and guarantees for concessions to operate games of chance over the internetConcession requirements resolution
Regulation / Ordinance · Amended · 28 Sept 2016
Lists the documents and the legal, financial and technical requirements for an online concession contract: working capital, equity, debt and interest-coverage ratios, lab certification, SIPLAFT (AML) documents, prize cover, and the performance, labour and civil-liability guarantees. It also sets a 2-month review period.
Ley 643 de 2001 (Law 643 of 2001), which sets the regime for the state monopoly on games of chance
Act / Law · Amended
Defines the state monopoly over all games of chance and bans offering games to minors. Article 38, as replaced by Law 1753 of 2015 art. 93, covers internet-operated 'novel games': concession contracts with Coljuegos, exploitation rights of 15% of gross revenue less prizes (17% of gross revenue where RTP is below 83%), 811 minimum monthly wages a year for online operators, and monitoring and blocking of unauthorised channels.
Compiled from official regulator and government sources, most recently on 26 Sept 2026. It is a starting point for commercial research, not legal advice — confirm the current position with the Coljuegos or local counsel before you act on it.
