After the Approval in the Congress of the Republic of the bill that recognizes eSports as a discipline, The 14 online games operators can expand the offer of bets related to sporting events. This will boost the sector and increase transfers for the peace and health of Colombians.
“Esports already have a legislative support. We know that these sports are the present and future, so we are not going to stay out of those technological advances. These sports will allow to energize and expand the offer of the online betting sector that we regulate, “he said Marco Emilio Emphapié, president of Coljuegos.
The recognition of eSports as a sports discipline was made through Bill 026 of 2024which was approved by the Senate and is waiting for presidential sanction. This regulation allows the new discipline to be incorporated into the National Sports System.
“We have to launch this new law with a lot of responsibility. Thanks to this new regulation of E-Sports, we can have many young people practicing what the International Olympic Committee has already recognized as a sport, “he said Ciro Solano Hurtado, president of the Colombian Olympic Committee.
Also, through this legislation the creation of sports clubs, leagues and federations of eSports in the country is allowed. In addition, the door opens to the sponsorship of cyber-sports with public resources, both for participation in competencies and training programs.
“We have achieved an alliance for the development of ESport tournaments in Colombia. We hope to take our cyber-attes to international championships to represent our country“He said José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO DEL GAT.
It is worth mentioning that, between January and March 2025, the Internet operated games have registered bets for more than $ 4.6 billion (USD 1.08 million), being the sporting events of the greatest preference by the traigators.
