These two gambling types localized and novel (lotteries, Baloto, Superastro, etc.), have been since the beginning of the creation of Coljuegos their most important funding source. However, the entity has worked with the administration of Juan B. Pérez, in seeking new sources of financing for its operation and management for the public good and legality of the gambling industry.
During 2018, the collection of exploitation rights grew around 10% compared to 2017, reaching 574,000 million pesos. One of the biggest differences between this time lapse is the good development of the segment of the games operated via the internet, which in 2018 signed 10 concession contracts almost double of those achieved during 2017.
This sector contributed exploitation rights for 37,000 million pesos, prizes paid for 1.6 billion pesos and a total of 1.5 million active players at the end of last year.
On the other hand, "Localized games, where casinos and bingos are located, continue to be the most important source of resources for financing the health sector. Only in 2018 were collected for exploitation rights 345,000 million pesos that is equivalent to 60.2% of the total, "explained the president of Coljuegos.
Finally, Superastro grew by 20%, contributing 78,000 million pesos. It should be noted that Coljuegos must transfer this money to ADRES who, some time ago and in accordance with a resolution issued by the Colombian government, oversees the money management and its distribution to the 32 departments and 4 special districts, so that it finally arrives. to the health of all Colombians.
