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Columbia casino & gambling scene

Columbia is one of the popular gambling destinations located in the region of Central and South America. Its casinos are well visited by both local people and tourists from all over the world. Rules and regulations are strict and have been put in place to regulate gambling and make it as safe as possible. However, popular Pari-mutuel activities in the form of horse track Racino are also present.

Casinos in Columbia

Most of Columbia’s casinos are located in Bogotá, which have over five slot machines. Besides the slot machines, the regular casinos in Columbia offer Baccarat, Roulette, Poker, Pari-mutuel and other lottery games. In total, Columbia has over 21 legalized casinos and a large number of illegally operating joints too.

Pari-mutuel gambling in Columbia

Pari-mutuel games of Columbia, in the form of Horseracing, Greyhound Racing and Jai Alai, are fast gaining popularity. These are preferred by tourists and local people alike. Moreover, technology has made it easier for people to wager on these games through off track betting using the phone or the Internet. Customers can play and bet on races at the racetracks in Columbia from the comfort of their home. It is predicted that betting on sports is safe and the risk of losing is comparatively lesser. This is the main driving force that will raise revenues from pari-mutuel activities to 80% over the coming decade.

Dog Racing and Horse Racing in Columbia

Columbia is an excellent place for enjoying dog racing as well as horse racing. South Carolina is the hub of such activities. You would find over 45 states indulging in horse racing and dog racing in Columbia. Some of the states where horse racing and dog racing activities are carried on in full throttle are Abbeville County, Chesterfield County, Hampton County and Oconee County. Usually the races are named after the cities where the sports take place. Besides there are other races in Abbeville County like Honea Path Dog and horse racing and Ware Shoals dog and horse racing.

Poker and Texas Hold'em in Columbia

A few Poker rooms are present in Columbia too for all Poker enthusiasts. While most casinos do not mention that they offer Poker, however they usually do allow playing Poker and its variants. Caribbean Stud Poker, Holdem and other variants of the game are also offered and one needs to check where it is played before venturing out. Playing three-card Monte is however considered illegal, and those found indulging in the game might be charged a fine upto $1000 or imprisonment up to 180 days.

Gambling law in Columbia

Columbia is strict about gambling. The slot machines manufactured before 1952 are considered solely for exhibition purposes or those who own the machine can use it for their personal use. Those found guilty of using these machines for playing purposes might be charged with a fine or imprisonment. Strict regulations have also been set in place to define gambling tables. The people found using tables other than the ones mentioned will be considered as illegal gamblers and might be fined, imprisoned or both.

Colombia is a country in South America with legal gambling. There are 29 cities with gambling facilities in Colombia which have 129 legal gambling facilities available in total.

The types of gambling available in Colombia are: casinos.

The largest gambling city in Colombia is Bogota with 46 gambling facilities, 61 tables games, 905 gaming, slot, and video poker machines.
The largest casino in the entire country of Colombia is Casino Rio Pereira which is located in Pereira. Casino Rio Pereira has 20 table games, 410 gaming and video poker machines.

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Colombia Stats

  • Licensed Casinos: 129
  • Horse Tracks: 0
  • Licensed Bingo: 10
  • Lotteries: 1
  • Table games: 98
  • Slot machines: 2,497
  • Poker tables: 14
  • Simulcasting: 0
  • Greyhound Tracks: 0
  • Cities with Gambling: 29
  • Sportsbetting Parlours: 0
  • Casino Hotels: 2
  • Venues: 28
  • Restaurants: 37
  • Minimum Bet: USD 0.01
  • Total Casino sq/ft: 139,784 sq/ft
  • Total Convention sq/ft: 3,700 sq/ft
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