Chile has no license for online casinos or betting. Only physical casinos are authorized, and a bill to legalize and regulate online platforms is still moving through the Senate.
TL;DR
- Today: Online platforms operate outside the law. The Supreme Court said so on September 12, 2023 (case 152.138-2022), and the casino regulator has no powers over digital sites.
- Bill: Boletín 14.838-03, filed in 2022, passed the Chamber of Deputies on December 12, 2023 and passed the Senate in general. It is now in detailed review, with the government’s “suma urgencia” status since May 2026, and senators reported an agreed draft with the Executive in September 2026.
- Regulator: The Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) would become the Superintendencia de Casinos, Apuestas y Juegos de Azar.
- Tax: A 20% specific tax on gross revenue, on top of VAT, plus 2% of gross revenue for sport.
Chile Online Gambling License at a Glance
| Current law | Bill 14.838-03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Online casino and betting | Not authorized | Licensed market |
| Land-based casinos | Permits from SCJ under Law 19.995 | Unchanged |
| Operator entity | Not applicable | Closed corporation formed in Chile, minimum capital, liquidity reserves |
| Tax | None for online | 20% specific tax, VAT, 2% for sport |
| Entry timing | Not applicable | License calls start after the law takes effect |
Data verified as of October 2026. The bill is still being amended, so confirm the latest text with the Senate.
How the Chilean Bill Has Moved
- 2022 – The government files the bill in the Chamber of Deputies.
- September 2023 – The Supreme Court rules that unauthorized online gambling is unlawful and orders the blocking of platforms.
- December 2023 – The Chamber approves the bill and sends it to the Senate.
- August 2025 – The Senate approves it in general by 27 votes to 3, with 5 abstentions.
- May–June 2026 – The government applies “suma urgencia”, and the Senate economy committee agrees a technical table with the Finance Ministry to settle open changes.
- September 2026 – The committee reports a draft agreed with the Executive. Subtel, the telecom undersecretariat, confirmed 42 blocked gambling sites and 39 platforms registered for digital VAT, a mismatch senators called an inconsistency.
What Operators in Chile Would Face
The bill creates a semi-open market. iGaming operators must be closed corporations formed in Chile, and senators now also want a local office and registered address. Beneficial owners must be disclosed, liquidity reserves held, and technology certified. Platforms that operated illegally face a 12-month cooling-off period before they can apply for a substitute tax of 31% of gross revenue to regularize. Polla Chilena de Beneficencia would get an eight-year transition.
Bans on accounts for minors, verification of identification, deposit limits, and a national self-exclusion list applying to online gambling sites as well as casinos would become visible. The senators also suggest banning cash and material incentives to attract gamblers and prohibiting broadcasting of betting ads on radio and television at times not appropriate for minors. Tax revenue would fund community sport, problem gambling treatment, and the Common Municipal Fund. The SCJ, CMF, SII, and the financial intelligence unit UAF would gain powers to block sites and trace payments, backed by Chile’s economic crime law. SCJ counted over 900 unlicensed platforms in 2023.
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FAQ
Is online gambling legal in Chile?
No. Only land-based casinos, Polla, Lotería, and horse racing are authorized. The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that unauthorized online platforms act unlawfully. Subtel reports 42 blocked sites so far. A bill to legalize the market remains in the Senate.
How are casinos and online gambling regulated in Chile?
Physical casinos fall under Law 19.995 and the SCJ. Online gambling has no regulator today. The bill would extend the SCJ’s powers to online platforms.
How can I get a gambling license in Chile?
Not yet. No online license exists. Under the bill, applicants would be closed corporations formed in Chile with minimum capital and certified systems.
What player protections and responsible gambling rules apply in Chile?
Casinos already bar minors. The bill adds a national responsible betting policy, a self-exclusion register, advertising limits, and a ban on bets by people able to influence sports results.
Are online casinos in Chile safe and trustworthy?
No operator holds a Chilean license, and the SCJ keeps no public registry of them. Players have no local regulator to complain to.
What taxes apply to online gambling in Chile?
Nothing is set in law yet. The bill proposes 20% of gross revenue plus VAT and 2% for sport. The Finance Ministry puts the total below 28%, while an industry group estimates 37.6%.
What is the legal age for gambling online in Chile?
Online gambling is not legal, but the bill bars account opening for anyone under 18. Casinos already exclude minors.
What payment methods can Chilean online casino players use?
No regulated payment framework exists for online gambling. The bill would let authorities block payment flows to unlicensed sites.
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