{"id":16278,"date":"2026-05-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=gambling&#038;p=16278"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:13:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:13:28","slug":"chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling","status":"publish","type":"gambling","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/colombian-gambling-news\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Chile advances online betting law and targets illegal gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chile entered a new phase of gaming market restructuring in May 2026 after authorities moved forward with the closure of <strong>28 illegal gambling venues<\/strong> in Talca while the government accelerated in the Senate the bill that will officially regulate online betting platforms. The convergence of both actions strengthens the transition toward a legal, monitored and technologically regulated gaming ecosystem in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/mve-ads\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/mundo-video-ads-to-attend-g2e-las-vegas-2025-to-strengthen-partnerships-and-boost-brand-visibility-in-the-gaming-industry3-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first move took place in Talca, where municipal authorities identified <strong>28 establishments<\/strong> linked to <strong>slot machines<\/strong> and <strong>gambling operations<\/strong> functioning under <strong>business licenses incompatible<\/strong> with gaming activity. Councilman <strong>Patricio Mena<\/strong> pushed for the administrative review following citizen complaints, while Mayor <strong>Juan Carlos D\u00edaz<\/strong> confirmed that closure decrees would be executed within approximately <strong>15 days<\/strong>, including police support if necessary. The case once again exposed increasing pressure against the unregulated land-based market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling2-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Talca &#8211; Chile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the Chilean government granted \u201csuma urgencia\u201d status to the online betting regulation bill originally introduced on <strong>March 7, 2022,<\/strong> under <strong>Bill No. 14.838-03<\/strong>, currently under second constitutional review in the Senate. The initiative involves the <strong>Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and Ministry of Health<\/strong> and seeks to transform the current Superintendence of Casinos of Gaming (SCJ) into the Superintendence of Casinos, Betting and Gambling, expanding digital oversight powers and real-time remote monitoring capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16280\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling3.png 723w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling3-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Councilman Patricio Mena<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SCJ, led in 2026 by <strong>Vivien Villagr\u00e1n Acu\u00f1a<\/strong>, would supervise a framework based on mandatory licensing, AML\/KYC controls, beneficial ownership identification, self-exclusion registries, underage gambling restrictions and blocking mechanisms for illegal operators. The proposed tax structure includes a <strong>20% levy on gross gaming revenue<\/strong>, VAT, a <strong>1% responsible gaming contribution<\/strong>, and a <strong>15% tax on player withdrawals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16279\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling4.png 733w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/chile-advances-online-betting-law-and-targets-illegal-gambling4-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sector association <strong>aPAL<\/strong>; including operators such as <strong>Betsson, JuegaEnLinea, Coolbet and LatamWin<\/strong>, publicly supported the regulatory push, arguing that the online market already exists and requires legal certainty to attract investment and combat offshore operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9622\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Analysts estimate the regulated system could generate approximately <strong>CLP200 billion annually<\/strong>, equivalent to nearly <strong>US$223 million<\/strong> in tax revenue. The market is now moving toward online licensing consolidation, stronger enforcement, expanded technological monitoring and the integration of digital payments, sports betting and online casino operations under a regulated and traceable framework in Chile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chile entered a new phase of gaming market restructuring in May 2026 after authorities moved forward with the closure of 28 illegal gambling venues in Talca while the government accelerated in the Senate the bill that will officially regulate online betting platforms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16282,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[57,4357,15,11,102,585,4712,5012,105],"class_list":{"0":"post-16278","1":"gambling","2":"type-gambling","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sin-categoria","8":"tag-casinos","9":"tag-chile","10":"tag-gambling","11":"tag-illegal-gambling","12":"tag-online-betting","13":"tag-online-gambling","14":"tag-scj","15":"tag-south-america","16":"tag-sports-betting","17":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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