Coljuegos consolidated its role as a financial pillar for the Colombian health system, reaching record figures in collections and transfers. According to the most recent data, the contributions of games of chance to the health sector exceeded $1,149,400 million pesos, evidencing sustained growth compared to the previous year.
These figures reflect the impact of effective regulation and the commitment to promote legal gaming in the country.
Growth of Localized and Online Games Localized games, such as casinos and bingos, contributed more than $320,000 million pesos, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period in 2023. This increase is mainly attributed to the authorization of new electronic slot machines (METs), which already exceed 111,000 units in operation.
As for online games, this segment also experienced a significant boom, reaching more than $260 billion pesos in revenue. The growing popularity of online platforms among Colombians has been key to this achievement. Direct Impact on Health The resources raised by Coljuegos are allocated to the subsidized health system, directly benefiting millions of Colombians.
So far this year, transfers represent 36% of the total generated by the gambling industry, strengthening health infrastructure and guaranteeing access to quality services. Main Contributors Among the most notable games of the year are:
• Baloto Revancha and SUPER Astro, which together have generated more than $170 billion pesos in transfers.
• Loterías and Raspa&Listo, whose sales increased by 25% compared to the previous year, contributing significantly to health funds.
• Regulation and Modernization The success of 2024 is also due to Coljuegos' modernization efforts, such as the implementation of a pre-filing system, which reduced authorization times for new gaming elements by 38%.
In addition, control operations have resulted in the seizure of more than 12,000 illegal gaming elements, strengthening the regulated market. A Year of Transformation 2024 closes as a year of achievements for Coljuegos and the gambling industry in Colombia. The strategy of diversification and effective regulation has not only allowed for increased transfers to the health system, but has also contributed to generating formal employment and strengthening the national economy.
