Colombia is one of the most expat-friendly betting markets in Latin America — fully regulated since 2016, with English-language sportsbooks that accept your passport. Here's everything you need to get started.
| Sportsbook | Bonus | English? | Passport OK? | Crypto? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🥇 Stake.com Licensed by Coljuegos |
Rakeback + VIP |
✅ Full English | ✅ Passport | ✅ 20+ coins | Sign Up → |
🥈 Betsson.co Licensed by Coljuegos |
Up to $200 USD |
✅ English | ⚠️ Cédula preferred | ❌ No crypto | Sign Up → |
🥉 Rushbet Licensed by Coljuegos |
200% up to $500k COP |
⚠️ Mostly Spanish | ⚠️ Cédula for withdrawal | ❌ No crypto | Sign Up → |
1Win Offshore / International |
500% up to ~$1,025 |
✅ English | ✅ Passport | ✅ Crypto | Sign Up → |
Stake is our top pick because it's Coljuegos-licensed, fully English, accepts passports, and supports crypto deposits — solving the three biggest expat pain points in one platform.
Use a private browser tab. Create an account with your email, a username, and a strong password. Do NOT use a VPN — Stake detects these and may flag your account.
Confirm your email address. Enable two-factor authentication (Google Authenticator or SMS) before depositing — this protects your funds and is required for withdrawals over certain limits.
Go to Account → Verification. Upload a clear photo of your US passport (front page). Add a selfie holding it. Most accounts are verified within 1 hour. Your passport is fully accepted — no cédula needed.
Go to Wallet → Deposit. Choose your crypto (Bitcoin, ETH, USDT are fastest). Send from any exchange. USDT on Tron network has the lowest fees. Minimum deposit is typically $20 USD equivalent.
Navigate to Sports → search NFL, NBA, MLB, or any other US sport. Stake has extremely competitive odds and a clean English interface. Withdrawals go back to your crypto wallet within minutes.
US-issued cards often get blocked by your bank for gambling transactions. Works occasionally at Betsson and 1Win, unreliable.
Best option for expats. Bitcoin, USDT, ETH accepted at Stake and 1Win. No banking blocks, instant deposits, fast withdrawals.
Colombia's online banking system. Works if you have a Colombian bank account. Requires cédula de extranjería to open an account.
Colombia's most popular mobile wallets. Nequi requires cédula de extranjería — cannot open with passport alone. Once you have your cédula, this is the easiest method.
Cash payment networks. Available at thousands of locations in Medellín, Bogotá, etc. Accepted at Rushbet and Wplay. No bank needed.
International e-wallets accepted at Betsson. Often excluded from welcome bonus. Good for withdrawals back to USD.
Full coverage at Stake, Betsson, 1Win. All games including Sunday Night, Monday Night, playoffs.
Excellent odds on all games. Live betting is huge. Time zones work well — evening games start 7-9 PM Colombia time.
Available at all recommended sportsbooks. 1Win and Stake offer the deepest MLB markets.
Colombia's top football league. Atlético Nacional, Millonarios, Junior. Deep local coverage at Rushbet and Wplay.
Available at Stake and Betsson. Not the deepest market but all major games covered.
Excellent coverage at all books. Colombia hosts ATP tournaments — good local knowledge edge.