The Lotería de Bogotá held its 2842nd draw on the night of Thursday, April 16, 2026, awarding the top prize to ticket number 8416 from series 398.
The winning ticket, sold in Bogotá, claimed the grand prize of 10 billion Colombian pesos (approximately $2.4 million USD), according to multiple sources reporting on the results.
Beyond the jackpot, the draw distributed numerous secondary prizes across tiers: one 1 billion peso prize, two 500 million peso prizes, three 200 million peso prizes, six 50 million peso prizes, ten 20 million peso prizes, and thirty 10 million peso prizes, each with specific winning numbers and series as published by official outlets.
The Bogotá government’s official portal encouraged participation through its online platform, noting that players could buy tickets via www.loteriadebogota.com and access additional online scratch-and-win opportunities to increase winning chances.
Caracol Radio reported that the draw occurs weekly at 10:30 p.m., with live broadcasts on Facebook Live and YouTube Live, and reminded players that tickets require selecting four main numbers and a three-number series, with full tickets priced at 18,000 pesos and fractions at 6,000 pesos.
The same source detailed approximation prizes, including 65,060 pesos for matching the last digits of the grand prize number, 1.3 million pesos for matching the first or last two digits, and over 10.8 million pesos for matching the first or last three digits, along with 21,687 pesos for matching the series alone.
Historical context was provided, noting the first Lotería de Bogotá draw took place on August 17, 1968, following its creation by the District Council in December 1967, with an initial top prize of one million pesos.
All sources emphasized that prize claims require exact matching of both number and series, and urged winners to verify results exclusively through official Lotería de Bogotá channels before initiating any payout process.
What time did the Lotería de Bogotá draw take place on April 16, 2026?
The draw was conducted at 10:30 p.m. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, as per the regular weekly schedule.
How much does a full Lotería de Bogotá ticket cost?
A complete ticket costs 18,000 Colombian pesos, although individual fractions are available for 6,000 pesos each.
Where can players verify official Lotería de Bogotá results?
Players must consult the official Lotería de Bogotá website or authorized channels to confirm results before claiming any prize.