Coljuegos Surpasses 46,000 Requests to Block Illegal Gambling Websites

Colombia – July 7, 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com  Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has intensified its fight against illegal gambling by announcing that it has issued 46,228 blocking requests against unauthorized betting websites since 2022. The initiative aims to protect players, strengthen the regulated market, and safeguard public health funding.

News Details

According to Coljuegos, these 46,228 blocking orders account for 83% of all blocking requests issued throughout the regulator’s history. Overall, the authority has processed 55,658 blocking requests against illegal gambling websites.

Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié highlighted that enforcement has expanded significantly thanks to the regulator’s Artificial Intelligence Center, which improves the detection of unauthorized gambling platforms.

The regulator is also working with Colombia’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC) to streamline the blocking process through internet service providers.

Industry Context

Colombia continues to position itself as one of Latin America’s most proactive regulated gaming markets in combating illegal gambling. At the same time, the country continues expanding its regulated online gaming sector by licensing new operators while improving consumer protection.

Statements

Marco Emilio Hincapié stated that no previous administration had fought illegal gambling so aggressively and emphasized that artificial intelligence has significantly accelerated the identification and blocking of unauthorized operators. He also encouraged players to use only Coljuegos-authorized websites.

Next Steps or Impact

Coljuegos plans to continue strengthening its enforcement strategy through AI-driven monitoring and closer cooperation with MinTIC and internet providers, aiming to reduce illegal gambling while protecting licensed operators and consumers.

Edited by: @_fonta