Breaking News: The End of Bolita Gambling In Puerto Rico

The Popular Street Lottery Is Coming To An End

Lottery Officials Announce Closure of All Bolita Operations by March 31st

San Juan, Puerto Rico (January 20, 2023) - The Puerto Rico Lottery has announced that it will be closing down all bolita operations by March 31st, 2023. Bolita, a popular street lottery game that has been played in Puerto Rico for over a century, will no longer be available after that date.

Lottery officials cited declining sales and the rise of illegal gambling as reasons for the closure. Sales of bolita tickets have been declining in recent years, as more and more people have turned to online and other forms of gambling. The lottery has also been plagued by illegal gambling operations, which have undercut its sales and reputation.

The closure of bolita will mark the end of an era in Puerto Rican history. Bolita has been a part of the island's culture for generations, and its closure will be a significant loss for many Puerto Ricans.