Coljuegos said a raffle held by presidential candidate Santiago Botero in Bogotá on 16 April was unauthorised. The draw offered COP 25 million split among five winners; the regulator said raffles require prior approval and that cash prizes are generally prohibited, subject to exceptions.
Draw organisers must consider Coljuegos approval requirements and restrictions on cash prizes.
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Colombia’s Contraloría General gave Coljuegos a score of 4.93 out of 5 in audits covering 2024 and 2025, according to reports. The audit found no accounting qualifications for 2025, after a qualified assessment in 2024; reported health-sector proceeds rose to 1.06 trillion pesos in 2025 from 753 billion pesos in 2022.
Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié outlined measures to improve licensed gambling operators’ access to financial services during meetings with Colombia’s Financial Superintendent, according to the report. Plans include training bank compliance officers on gambling rules and closer cooperation to prevent illegal online gambling and the use of payment systems to support it.
Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié said at GAT Expo 2026 that the regulator had transferred $3.6tn to Colombia’s subsidised health system since 2022. He said this represented 41.84% of sector resources generated since 2012; 2025 transfers totalled $1.1tn, while online operators contributed about $1.3tn in VAT.
Coljuegos conducted six territorial training sessions in Colombia during 2026. Authorities and local participants from Chocó, Nariño, Risaralda, Huila and Meta attended, and the regulator also held a national meeting. Coljuegos said the training covered gambling legislation, inspection and oversight procedures, and measures to prevent illegal activity.
Reportedly, Jaime Vives Pinedo has become president of Colombia’s Coljuegos, replacing Marco Emilio Hincapié. His responsibilities include overseeing authorised operators, tackling illegal gambling and monitoring gambling revenue that funds healthcare.