What are the Biggest Colombian Lottery Wins?

All of Colombia’s biggest lottery wins have so far come from Baloto, with the biggest payouts listed as follows:

• COP 117 billion on September 22, 2012.
• COP 74 billion on August 24, 2011.
• COP 63 billion on September 21, 2016.

Is Tax Paid on Colombian Lottery Winnings?

Players pay 17% tax on prizes above a certain threshold, meaning that the top three Baloto prize tiers and the Loteria del Valle jackpot are indeed subject to tax. Players who win El Dorado prizes do not need to pay tax on their winnings.

Players outside of the Colombia Pacific region must pay an additional 10% tax on Loteria del Valle prizes, irrespective of the amount won.

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How to Contact Colombia Lottery Operators

Contact information for each Colombiaan lottery operator is listed below.

How Can I Purchase Lottery Tickets in Colombia?

Baloto is played exclusively online, although players can also acquire tickets from digital Baloto points across Colombia, as well as from the official website.

Loteria del Valle tickets are available from authorized participating outlets across Colombia, in addition to the Beneficencia del Valle website.

El Dorado tickets are not available online but can be purchased from authorized retailers across the country.

Can Overseas Players Play Colombian Lottery Games?

At present, only Baloto is available to overseas players, via lottery agent websites.

How Old Must I Be to Play Colombian Lotteries?

Players must be at least 18 years of age to play Colombian lotteries.

How Do I Claim Colombian Lottery Prizes?

Due to Baloto being an online lottery, prizes are paid directly into player accounts, which can then be withdrawn into respective bank accounts. Players who play Baloto from overseas will be paid by their chosen lottery agent.

Players who win El Dorado prizes have up to one year to claim prizes, while Loteria del Valle prizes must be claimed within 30 days.

How are the Proceeds of Colombian Lotteries Spent?

All three lottery operators distribute a percentage of their proceeds to good causes, including healthcare and other public and social services. While Beneficencia del Valle predominantly distributes its proceeds locally, both Pagatodo and IGT Juegos S.A.S. do so across all of Colombia.