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Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos collected COP977.220bn for the country’s subsidised health system between January and August 2026, representing a 39.38% increase from the corresponding period last year.
The increase amounted to COP276.099bn compared with the first eight months of 2025, when collections totalled COP701.121bn, according to Coljuegos.
The regulator attributed the growth primarily to sports betting, with collections from the segment increasing by 84.24% amid greater activity surrounding the football World Cup.
Sports betting conducted through online gambling operators generated COP473.023bn in collections between January and August. The segment therefore accounted for approximately 48.4% of Coljuegos’ total collections during the period.
Collections from land-based gambling also increased. Coljuegos reported a 12.25% rise from juegos localizados, or localised games, from COP250.217bn during the first eight months of 2025 to COP280.866bn in the corresponding period of 2026.
Coljuegos defines localised games as gambling conducted with gaming equipment or other gaming elements at commercial premises. Players must be physically present and pay before participating. The category includes activities offered in casinos and similar establishments, including bingo and electronic gaming machines.
Collections from several other monopoly products also increased. SuperAstro collections rose by 4.88%, while Baloto increased by 13.17%, Baloto Revancha by 36.37% and Miloto by 28.98%.
Coljuegos said the launch of Keno also contributed to collections during the period. The game began operating on 1 April and is offered by four operators through more than 26,000 sales terminals across Colombia’s 32 departments.
Coljuegos previously projected that Keno would contribute approximately COP500bn to the subsidised health system over its first five years of operation.
The regulator said the COP977.220bn collected during the eight-month period would be transferred to Colombia’s subsidised health system.
Coljuegos added that it would continue implementing measures intended to stimulate the regulated sector, combat illegal gambling and increase transfers to the subsidised health system.
