Latin America

Chile online gambling: regulation pending

Chile does not license online gambling yet. The online betting bill (Boletín 14.838-03) was approved in general by the Senate and is under committee review, with government urgency since May 2026.

Market status

Where Chile stands

Today

Online casinos operate from abroad without local oversight; there is no license or public registry.

The bill

Licensing by the Superintendency, a national self-exclusion register, advertising limits and bonus rules.

Enforcement

Banks would block payments to unlicensed platforms.

Good to know
  • The bill was before the joint Economy and Finance committees as of September 2026, with no vote date set.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a Chilean online license now?

No. Licensing starts only once the bill becomes law and its rules are issued.

What should operators do now?

Prepare structure, compliance and payments so you can apply when the window opens.

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