Is Gambling Legal in Chile?

Casinos in Chile are legal and closely regulated, with the lottery and sports betting still being run by the State. Online gambling is not covered by current law, but there’s a bill in the Senate that aims to change this.

In the meantime, offshore operators keep targeting local players, under close watch from the regulator, which is pushing for stronger controls around advertising and player protection.

Online Gambling in Chile

Regulatory Authority	Superintendency of Casinos (SCJ)
Key legislation	Pending Online Gambling Bill (introduced in March 2022, still under Senate review)
Allowed activities	No available information at the moment
Prohibited activities	Online casinos and online sports betting by private or foreign operators
Taxation and fees	A pending bill proposes a 20% tax on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for licensed online gambling operators. It also includes mandatory contributions of 2% to Chilean sports and 1% to responsible gambling programmes.
Licence validity / duration	No available information at the moment
Benefits of the market	Rapid market growth Chile’s online gambling market is growing fast, with estimates putting it at USD 600 million by 2026, thanks to a solid 22% annual growth rate. With over 91% of Chileans now online – roughly 17.9 million people – the country is well-positioned for digital betting to keep expanding. Strong betting culture Chile has a strong betting culture. Around 36% of the population plays the lottery or similar games, and nearly 4% bet on sports every day. Football leads the pack, especially with the rising popularity of live, in-play betting. Advanced digital payment infrastructure A big part of the sector’s rise is Chile’s digital payment ecosystem. Debit card use hit 87% in 2024, and platforms like WebPay Plus, MACH, and Fpay have made digital wallets and contactless payments the norm, making it quick and easy for people to bet online.
SOFTSWISS products compliant	No products available at the moment

Land-Based Gambling in Chile

Key legislation	Law No. 1.298 (1975) Law No. 19.995 (2005)
Allowed activities	Among others: land-based casino games state-run lotteries, managed by Polla Chilena and Lotería de Concepción sports betting, – exclusively operated by Polla Chilena under Decree Law No.1.298 (1975)
Prohibited activities	Any gambling not explicitly authorised by law
Taxation	Licensed casino operators are subject to a special corporate income tax of 20% on Gross Gaming Revenue, calculated after deducting VAT and provisional income tax payments.

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