Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming and gambling regulator, is analyzing the possibility of temporarily easing regulatory obligations for sector operators affected by the earthquake that struck Colombian territory on August 10.
Material and Operational Damage
The earthquake caused significant damage to gaming establishments and triggered prolonged interruptions in essential services including electricity, telecommunications, and internet. These disruptions have hampered online operations and the fulfillment of regulatory obligations, including information transmission and the payment of operating rights fees.
Temporary Measures Without Debt Relief
The measures being considered would be strictly temporary and would focus on adjusting timelines for reporting, settlements, and payments. Coljuegos emphasized that these relief measures will not involve debt forgiveness or exemption from full payment of operating rights fees, ensuring that monopoly revenues continue to be directed toward health services.
Support Channels Open
The regulator maintains support channels available to receive reports and concerns from affected operators. It will also consider information provided by industry associations to design measures appropriate to the exceptional circumstances facing the industry following the natural disaster.
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