Colombia’s lottery sector transferred COP650 billion to the national health system in 2025, according to figures reported by Coljuegos president Marco Emilio Hincapié Ramírez. Total sales across gaming modalities reached COP1.7 trillion, while January 2026 transfers amounted to COP319.752 billion.
The transfer figures show the scale of lottery-sector contributions to Colombia’s health financing.
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Brazil's government has prohibited online sports betting and casinos, while Colombia and Peru retain licensing and regulatory systems, according to regional legal and industry specialists cited in the report. The source describes differing approaches across Latin American markets and says Brazil's decision may influence regulatory debates elsewhere.
Brazil’s government has prohibited sports betting and online casino games, according to the report, which describes the decision as a suspension. Specialists cited in the coverage said other Latin American markets have generally expanded licensing and oversight rather than introducing broad bans.
Coljuegos issued an information notice to operators of land-based games of chance about a new function for updating electronic slot-machine inventory. The notice refers to Resolution No. 20260006744, dated 10 April 2026, which adds to rules on slot-machine reliability conditions and phased implementation.
Colombian representative Eduar Triana filed a bill to establish responsible-gambling measures and strengthen protections for minors using online betting platforms. The proposal would create a minimum legal framework alongside Coljuegos' work, including prevention measures for risks associated with online gambling.
Coljuegos reported that gaming revenues allocated to Colombia’s subsidised healthcare system reached COP977.22bn from January to August 2026, up 39.38% year on year. The authority attributed an 84.24% rise in online sports betting receipts partly to the football World Cup; that segment generated COP473.023bn during the period.