Chile suddenly declares "all online gambling illegal": Although the Supreme Court has no authority to regulate, the crackdown will be comprehensively intensified.

Chile welcomes a key shake-up in the iGaming industry. The Office of the Comptroller General has officially issued an opinion, clearly stating that online gambling operations are illegal under current law, and for the first time clearly defining the jurisdictional boundaries of the Supreme Court on

Chilean Senate passes new online gambling bill, implementing licensing and taxation system.

The Chilean Senate passed a bill regulating online gambling platforms with 27 votes in favor and 3 against. The bill aims to establish a formal licensing system and strengthen the supervision of illegal operators. It will now be submitted to the Senate Economic and Finance Joint Committee for furthe

Chilean Senate takes a crucial step: the online gambling regulation bill is unanimously passed and enters the final review stage.

Substantial progress has been made in the legislation of online gambling regulation in Chile. Recently, the Finance Committee of the Chilean Senate unanimously approved a bill draft aimed at regulating online gambling platforms, paving the way for comprehensive legislation. The bill is now submitted

The Chilean online gambling regulation bill has been unanimously passed by the Senate Finance Committee, progressing smoothly.

The Chilean Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed a draft bill regulating online gambling platforms, marking an important step in the country's online gambling regulation. The bill is currently in its second constitutional phase and will next be submitted to the full Senate for consideration,

Chilean casino tax revenue declines year-on-year, still contributes over $100 million in the first half of 2025.

In the first half of 2025, 25 legally operating casinos in Chile paid a total of 1001.63 billion Chilean pesos (approximately 102.3 million US dollars) in taxes, a 3.5% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the decline, casinos remain an important source of revenue for the treasury.A

How to launch an effective gambling advertising campaign in Chile?

Chile's physical casinos saw a 3.7% decline in actual revenue in the first quarter of 2025, with stagnation in online regulation exacerbating pressures on the physical industry.

Despite a nominal increase in income, the actual revenue of physical casinos in Chile still fell by 3.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. This trend reflects the multiple challenges faced by traditional gambling venues against the backdrop of delayed clarity in iGaming regulation.According

The Development of the Sports Betting Industry in the Spanish-speaking World: Latin America and Spain

We turn our attention to Spanish-speaking major population areas such as Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile to observe the development of the sports betting industry in these regions.As of January this year, Spain's population exceeded 49 million, with a GDP per capita of $35,789. Among the

Lottery Training: Cibelae launches 'Campus Cibelae 2025' in partnership with the University of Concepción, Chile

Cibelae has just announced to its members the launch of Campus Cibelae 2025, an innovative online training platform designed to strengthen professional training in the lottery and betting sector. This new educational space will be available starting the first week of March 2025 and is academically b

Blow to illegality in Chile: a gang operating illegal casinos in Temuco is dismantled.

The Prosecutor's Office is investigating Chinese citizens behind these clandestine casinos.Chile.- The Prosecutor's Office of Temuco, in Chile, is conducting a preliminary investigation against eight Chinese citizens for operating illegal casinos in the city center, in the La Araucanía region. So fa

Oddsgate confirms its presence at SAGSE LatAm 2025

In addition to presenting its sportsbook, casino, CRM, affiliates, and payment solutions, at next week's event Oddsgate will reaffirm its commitment to innovation in the region.Press release.- On March 19 and 20, the Hilton Buenos Aires in Argentina will host SAGSE LatAm 2025, one of the most import

Online Betting: 53% of Chilean Players Bet at Least Once a Week

A Playtech investigation, however, showed that Chilean players bet less frequently than players from other countries in the region.Chile.- Playtech recently launched the third edition of its e-book on the gaming industry in Latin America. The new edition of the report presents significant fin

Alleged casino collusion in Chile: the Justice admits Meier Corporation as a collaborator in the case

The Tribunal for the Defense of Free Competition admitted the Peruvian group as a third party assistant in the collusion case against Dreams, Enjoy, and Marina del Sol. What was Dreams' response?Chile.- The Tribunal for the Defense of Free Competition (TDLC) decided to admit Corporación Meier in the

Playtech publishes its third Responsible Gaming Report with key data from the Latin American market.

Playtech has launched the third edition of its e-book on the gaming industry in Latin America. This new report delves into player trends, their concerns, and main interests, providing expert information on responsible gaming to industry stakeholders in one of the fastest-growing regions globally.Thi

Chile is advancing the regulation of online casinos.

Chilean lawmakers are actively pushing for a regulatory bill for online gambling.According to statistics, the annual transaction volume of the Chilean online casino market exceeds 150 million US dollars, and the global market size reaches 127 billion US dollars, with more than 900 related websites i

Altenar continues ambitious expansion plans for LatAm

About other territories, Altenar is following closely markets where the regulation seems likely to happen soon, like Chile and Ecuador. Leading sports betting and iGaming software provider Altenar keeps on strengthening its presence in LatAm with a number of developments aimed at further improving i