Coljuegos signs pact to strengthen efforts against illegal gambling
The agreement, signed with local authorities and a private operator, aims to combat unauthorized gaming operations in Casanare.
Key Points
- The pact seeks to dismantle illegal gambling operations and promote transition to the regulated system
- Legal gaming revenues are used to support the public hospital network and vulnerable populations
- The agreement is part of a broader strategy to boost oversight and reduce financial losses from unregulated gambling
The Colombian regulator, Coljuegos, has signed an interinstitutional pact looking to combat illegal gambling in the Casanare department.
The agreement, signed alongside the Government of Casanare, and the concessionaire Orinoquía and Caribbean Services Network, aims to combat criminal structures that operate slot machines and raffles without proper authorization.
Marco Emilio Hincapié, President of Coljuegos, said, “Every year, we face significant losses due to illegal operations. That’s why we’re signing these agreements, not only to pursue unauthorized operators but also to encourage them to transition into the legal system and contribute to subsidized healthcare.
“In just two years, we have increased transfers by more than COP 300bn ($75m), and last year alone we surpassed COP 1trn in resources allocated to subsidized healthcare. Our goal is to continue increasing revenue by strengthening control over illegal gambling.”
Between 2024 and May 2025, national and regional games contributed approximately COP 16.57bn to subsidized healthcare in Casanare. Of that amount, regulated localized and online games under Coljuegos transferred around COP 14.41bn. These funds were used to strengthen the hospital network and assist vulnerable populations.
At the national level, the gambling sector has contributed COP 2.4trn to Colombia’s subsidized health system over the past two years, according to recent reports.
Good to know: To date, 17 individuals have been arrested in Casanare for operating raffles and other games of chance without authorization
During the same period, regional games such as chance and Raspa&Listo contributed COP 2.03bn. In addition, taxes from the sale of out-of-department lottery tickets generated COP 129m in transfers to Casanare in 2025.
Luis Fernando Ariza, Manager of the Orinoquía and Caribbean Services Network, said: “We are committed to working in coordination with different institutions to strengthen the fight against illegal gambling.
“We encourage residents of Casanare to always verify the legality of the games they purchase, not only to support public health but also to ensure the payment of winnings.”
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