What tool can help a casino game provider understand technical approval requirements in Colombia?

If you're a casino game provider looking to supply licensed operators in Colombia, you need a clear view of what Coljuegos requires before your titles can go live. Colombia was Latin America's first comprehensively regulated online gambling market when it launched in 2016. 

And while the framework is relatively mature, the technical approval process involves specific certification standards, approved testing labs, and RTP thresholds that differ from European and other Latin American markets.

These requirements are spread across multiple Coljuegos resolutions that are published in Spanish and actively being updated in 2026, which means suppliers and operators in or expanding to Colombia need to take note.  

In this post, we’ll discuss what Colombia requires and how Vixio helps game providers track it in a structured, comparable format.

Looking for more context on the broader region? Learn more about online gambling in Latin America. 

What Colombia requires for casino game technical approval

Colombia has several technical requirements for casino game approval: 

• All gaming systems must be certified by a Coljuegos-approved laboratory. Approved labs include GLI, BMM, SIQ, Quinel, iTech Labs, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates, Global Lab, and Trisigma. 
• Slots must meet a minimum theoretical RTP of 83%, enforced and audited.
• Operators must maintain data warehousing within Colombia, feed data into the Coljuegos inspection system, and operate on a .co domain. 

The core regulatory framework sits under Acuerdo 8 de 2020, with the Technical Requirements Resolution of October 2022 and a live casino chapter added in June 2023.

What's changing in 2026

There are several things that are changing for Colombia’s gambling environment in  2026. 

Coljuegos has initiated a formal review of its Technical Requirements for internet-operated games through consultation and working groups with industry stakeholders. The updated framework is expected to roll out progressively throughout 2026.

Agreement 01 (May 2026) has already expanded the instant prize games framework to allow crash-style and multiplier-based mechanics, replacing a restrictive list that had limited the category to three named titles. Games must still meet RNG certification and RTP requirements.

On the tax side, a 16% consumption tax on GGR was introduced via Decree 0240 in March 2026, though Colombia's Constitutional Court has previously suspended similar measures, making the long-term picture uncertain. For game providers, operator economics directly influence content budgets and appetite for new titles.

How Vixio helps casino game providers track Colombia's technical requirements

Vixio is a unified regulatory change management platform that gives gambling operators and suppliers a structured way to navigate technical compliance across 50+ jurisdictions. Rather than piecing together requirements from regulator websites and legal guides, teams get module-level coverage that's monitored daily and updated as rules change.

The Technical Compliance Tool has supplier-specific modules for Game Platform, Casino RNG, Base Platform, and Information Security. Here's how it helps game providers:

• Module-level structure: Colombia's requirements are organised by module so game providers can see exactly which standards apply to their products.
• GAP analysis: Compare Colombia against markets you already operate in to identify what reconfiguration is required before committing engineering resources.
• Source-linked requirements: Every requirement is linked to original Coljuegos resolutions for validation and audit readiness.
• Real-time monitoring: Analysts monitor 300+ sources daily to keep coverage current — especially important given Coljuegos is actively updating its technical framework this year. 

While keeping up with Colombia’s technical requirements, it’s important to remember that expansion requires additional adaptation. As James Kilsby, Vixio's Chief Analyst, noted in the company's LatAm Outlook report, Latin American companies are all managing gambling regulations differently:

"LatAm countries are taking radically different approaches to regulation and taxation of online gambling, meaning operators, suppliers, investors and other stakeholders need to give careful consideration to both the risks and opportunities presented in new markets while staying alert to policy changes."

If you decide to expand beyond Colombia, Vixio is well-placed to help you do exactly that. 

Book a demo to see how Vixio structures Colombia's technical requirements for game providers.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about technical approval requirements for gambling in Colombia 

Which testing labs are approved by Coljuegos for casino game certification?

Coljuegos approves nine certification laboratories: 

• GLI
• BMM
• SIQ
• Quinel
• iTech Labs
• eCOGRA
• Gaming Associates
• Global Lab
• Trisigma.

What is the minimum RTP requirement for slot games in Colombia?

In Colombia, Slot games must meet a minimum theoretical RTP of 83%, enforced and audited by Coljuegos.

Is Colombia updating its technical requirements for online gambling in 2026?

Yes. Coljuegos has initiated a formal review through industry working groups, and Agreement 01 (May 2026) has already expanded the range of permitted game metrics for instant prize and crash-style games while maintaining technical requirements.