The Medellín Lottery will conduct it’s highly anticipated weekly draw this Friday, offering a grand prize of $16 billion Colombian pesos. Established in 1945, the lottery serves as a vital funding source for social programs in the Antioquia department, and this week’s event will be broadcast live on multiple platforms for eager participants across the country. Below are the winning numbers for today’s draw,along wiht details on prize claiming and how the medellín lottery supports the community.
The Medellín Lottery is set to hold its weekly draw this Friday, January 23, 2026, a highly anticipated event for lottery players across Colombia. The grand prize for this traditional game of chance is a substantial $16 billion Colombian pesos, alongside numerous secondary prizes offering additional winning opportunities for ticket holders.
The draw will be broadcast live throughout the evening via the lottery’s official social media channels, including Facebook Live and YouTube, as well as on Teleantioquia, allowing thousands to follow the ball extraction process with hopes of becoming the next big winner. The Medellín Lottery plays a significant role in funding social programs within the Antioquia department.
Medellín Lottery Results for Today, January 23, 2026
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The winning numbers for this Friday’s Medellín Lottery draw are as follows:
- Winning Number: 0372
- Series: 395
These results will be updated with the official final figures announced by the lottery following the conclusion of the draw.
Established in 1945 by the Beneficencia de Antioquia, the Medellín Lottery is a public entity dedicated to raising funds for social, educational, and healthcare programs within the Antioquia department. With over eight decades of operation, it has become one of the most recognized and trusted lotteries in the country.
How to Play the Medellín Lottery
Participation is straightforward: players must purchase a ticket containing a five-digit number and a series. During the draw, balls are randomly selected, and the grand prize is awarded to the ticket matching both the winning number and series exactly.
In addition to the $16 billion Colombian peso grand prize, the Medellín Lottery offers a tiered prize structure with several secondary payouts, including:
- A $1 billion Colombian peso prize
- A $300 million Colombian peso prize
- A $100 million Colombian peso prize
- Three prizes of $50 million Colombian pesos each
- Five prizes of $20 million Colombian pesos each
- Twenty-five prizes of $10 million Colombian pesos each
Each ticket costs $21,000 Colombian pesos and is divided into three fractions, with each individual electronic fraction available for $7,000 Colombian pesos, according to the lottery’s official website.
Where to Buy Tickets
Tickets for the Medellín Lottery are available at authorized retailers nationwide, including supermarkets, stores, kiosks, and lottery agencies. They can also be purchased online through the official Medellín Lottery portal and authorized platforms such as Lottired.net, which provides a secure online purchasing option.
How to Claim a Prize
The prize claim process varies depending on the amount won:
- Prizes under $5 million Colombian pesos can be claimed at any authorized distribution agency across the country.
- Prizes exceeding $5 million Colombian pesos must be claimed directly at the Medellín Lottery offices, presenting the original ticket and a valid identification document.
Payment is made via bank transfer to the winner’s certified account, following completion of the payment form available on the official website.
Prize winnings are also subject to statutory tax deductions under Colombian law:
- 17% of the nominal prize value is allocated to the healthcare system.
- An additional 20% is deducted for occasional gains when the prize exceeds 48 UVT, and is transferred to the DIAN (Colombian Tax and Customs Office).
Winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim their prize, as stipulated by Law 1393 of 2010.
Beyond traditional draws, the Medellín Lottery offers promotional games like “Raspa Ya,” an instant-win option where prizes are awarded immediately upon purchase of a physical ticket if the scratch-off reveals a winning combination.
VALENTINA GÓMEZ GÓMEZ
NOTICIAS CARACOL
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