DANE links sports betting to Colombia’s Q2 entertainment growth
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Sports betting contributed to Colombia’s entertainment activity growth in Q2 2026, Focus Gaming News reported, citing DANE. The combined category covering arts, entertainment, recreation and other services expanded 9.5% year on year, while the arts, entertainment and recreation component grew 10.4%. DANE linked increased betting activity in May and June to the World Cup and other sporting events.
Why it matters
DANE identifies sports betting as contributing to entertainment growth, linking increased activity to the World Cup and other sporting events.