baloto

Baloto is a popular lottery game played in Colombia. It is a draw-based game where players choose six numbers from a range of 1 to 43 for the main set of balls, and one additional ball, called the "Balota", from a range of 1 to 16. To win the jackpot, players must match all six main numbers plus the Balota.

The game features multiple prize tiers for matching fewer numbers. Prizes are awarded for matching five numbers, four numbers, three numbers, and even two numbers, with the Balota also contributing to certain prize combinations. The jackpot prize can grow significantly if it is not won in consecutive draws.

Baloto is operated by the company Operadora Nacional de Loterías S.A. (ON LOT SA). A portion of the ticket sales from Baloto is allocated to fund public and private entities in Colombia, contributing to various social programs and initiatives. The draws are typically held twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and are broadcast live. Players can purchase tickets at authorized lottery retailers across Colombia. The odds of winning the jackpot are relatively low, as is common with most large lottery games worldwide.