Colombia’s online betting revenue rises 84 per cent following World Cup

Colombia’s online sports betting sector recorded an 84.24 per cent increase in revenue during the first eight months of 2026, supported by betting activity surrounding the FIFA World Cup. According to figures supplied by national gambling regulator Coljuegos, collections between January and August reached COP 977.22bn (approximately US$301m), representing a 39.38 per cent increase compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Online sports betting contributed COP 473.02bn (US$146m), accounting for almost half of the total collected for transfer to Colombia’s subsidised healthcare system.