Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié announced the figures at the IX National Compliance Meeting.
The country’s land-based gaming sector transferred $313.6 million to subsidised healthcare between January and October 2025. That represents 39% of all national gaming revenue collected during the period.
The sector now operates 109,660 authorised electronic slot machines across 3,789 establishments. Some 414 licensed operators manage these facilities, which include bingos and casinos under localised gaming regulations.
Hincapié presented the data at an event organised by Cornazar. Representatives from UIAF, Supersalud and UNOCD attended the meeting alongside industry operators.
Why Land-Based Gaming Revenue Keeps Growing
Colombia’s gaming sector has seen revenue increase by over 8% since 2014. Hincapié credits both entrepreneurial efforts and regulatory improvements for this growth.
Coljuegos enhanced its real-time monitoring capabilities in recent years. The regulator also streamlined services for operators. But the biggest factor might be intensified action against illegal gambling operations.
The regulator seized approximately 7,500 illegal gambling devices since the current administration began. They destroyed 11,114 unauthorised machines that operated without paying monopoly fees. Those illegal devices diverted funds away from healthcare financing.
What New Products Could Expand the Sector
Virtual Sports Racing Betting (ACDVs) could drive the next phase of growth. The format was regulated back in 2016 but only recently became operational.
Coljuegos has issued eight licenses for this betting format. The regulator expects considerable growth in the medium term.
The update follows several recent announcements from Coljuegos. These outlined increased transfers to health and peace initiatives. They also detailed stronger enforcement efforts and new regulated products like keno.
How This Changes Healthcare Funding Dynamics
Land-based gaming has become Colombia’s largest single contributor to the subsidised health system. The $313.6 million transferred in 10 months exceeds contributions from other gaming sectors.
This revenue stream supports healthcare access for millions of Colombians. The subsidised system relies on these gaming contributions to maintain service levels.
Enforcement against illegal operators protects this funding source. Each unauthorised machine seized means more revenue flowing to healthcare instead of underground operations.
The sector’s 8% revenue growth since 2014 suggests stable, long-term funding. Colombia’s healthcare system can increasingly count on gaming contributions to support its subsidised programs. The introduction of Virtual Sports Racing Betting could push those numbers even higher in coming years.
