Colombia Lottery Results March 20, 2026: Medellín, Santander & Risaralda Winning Numbers

Colombian lottery players checked results this weekend following Friday’s draws for the Lotería de Medellín, Lotería de Santander, and Lotería de Risaralda. The combined payouts from the three lotteries exceeded 20 billion pesos, according to reports from As Colombia and Bluradio. The drawings, broadcast on regional television channels and live-streamed on platforms like YouTube and Facebook Live, offered substantial prizes, with the Lotería de Medellín’s top prize reaching 16 billion pesos.

Medellín Lottery Results: March 20, 2026

The Lotería de Medellín announced winning numbers of 6535 with a series of 142 for its March 20th draw. Beyond the headline prize, the lottery offers a tiered prize structure, including “premios secos” – fixed-value prizes – and rewards for numbers close to the winning combination. The lottery highlighted the ease of checking tickets via a QR code scan, encouraging winners to reinvest their winnings back into future draws. A breakdown of the Medellín lottery’s prize plan includes a top prize of $1 billion pesos, alongside three prizes of $700 million pesos, five at $100 million, five at $50 million, ten at $20 million, and fifteen at $10 million.

Santander Lottery Results: March 20, 2026

Simultaneously, the Lotería de Santander awarded a major prize of 6.5 billion pesos. The winning numbers were 4683 with a series of 338. The Santander lottery also features a range of “premios secos” to broaden the chances of winning. The Lotería de Santander is currently promoting a modern prize plan, aiming to increase payouts and attract more participants. The Santander prize plan includes a top prize of $10 billion pesos, a $1 billion peso prize, $100 million, $50 million, $20 million, $10 million, and $5 million prizes. As Colombia reported the lottery encouraged participation through promotional messaging.

Risaralda Lottery Results: March 20, 2026

The Lotería del Risaralda concluded its draw with a top prize of 2.333 billion pesos. The winning numbers were 7015 with a series of 281. The Risaralda lottery has expanded its prize offerings with special categories designed to appeal to a wider range of players. Prize categories include an “Escalera Millonaria” (Millionaire Ladder) worth 45 million pesos, a “Compra Auto” (Buy a Car) prize of 45 million pesos, and a “Pa’ l Negocio” (For Business) prize of 40 million pesos. Other prizes include “Seco Cafetero” ($35 million), “Pa’ la Beca” ($30 million), “Seco de Lujo” ($25 million), and “Seco de Paseo” ($20 million).

Broadcast Details and Accessibility

The official broadcasts of the Friday, March 20th draws were carried on regional television networks – Teleantioquia for the Medellín lottery, Telecafé for the Risaralda lottery, and Canal TRO for the Santander lottery. This multi-channel approach, combined with live streaming on YouTube and Facebook Live, aimed to maximize accessibility for participants across Colombia. This accessibility is a key component of the lotteries’ strategy to maintain broad public engagement.

Financial Implications and Regional Impact

The substantial prize pools offered by these lotteries represent a significant flow of funds within the Colombian economy. While the direct economic impact of lottery winnings is often concentrated among individual winners, the lotteries themselves contribute to regional tax revenues and support various social programs. The 20 billion+ peso payout this week will generate tax income for the respective regions. The lotteries also provide employment, both directly within the lottery organizations and indirectly through retail outlets that sell tickets.

Prize Structures and Probability

The tiered prize structures employed by each lottery – with numerous “premios secos” – increase the overall probability of winning some form of prize, even if it’s not the grand jackpot. This strategy is common among lotteries aiming to maintain player interest and encourage continued participation. However, it’s important to note that the odds of winning the top prize remain extremely low. The Lotería de Medellín, for example, offers a substantial top prize but operates on a four-digit number and series combination, resulting in a very limited number of possible winning tickets.

Looking Ahead: Future Draws and Prize Plans

The Loterías de Medellín, Santander, and Risaralda will continue their weekly draws, with the next set of results expected on Friday, March 27, 2026. Each lottery is likely to continue promoting its current prize plans and exploring new strategies to attract players. The Lotería de Santander, in particular, is emphasizing its revamped prize structure as a key differentiator. Players are encouraged to check official lottery websites and social media channels for the latest updates and information on upcoming draws. Noticias Caracol provides ongoing coverage of lottery results and related news in Colombia. Bluradio also offers regular updates on lottery outcomes and prize distributions.