Bally's Intralot has secured a significant long-term contract in the Chilean market. The company signed a technical service agreement with Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, one of Chile's two major state-owned lottery operators, for a period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to 2 additional
Chile is steadily moving towards building a regulated online gambling market, with a new partnership promising to establish a modern, well-structured legal framework for the industry. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), representing about 90% of compliant gambling operators in the UK, has signed a
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
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
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 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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
