Location: Chile

Chile's land-based casinos reported a 1 per cent increase in revenue to CLP47.8 billion (€50.1 million) in July. Dreams' Monticello casino earned the highest revenue at CLP9.9 billion, more than the combined revenue of the second and third placed casinos. Enjoy's Vina del Mar had gaming revenue of CLP4.7 billion and Marina del Sol Talcahuano…

According to Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ), the country's 25 gaming casinos recorded gross gaming revenue of CLP47.8bn ($53.3m/€50.0m/£43.2m) discounting inflation in July 2023. This was 5.2% less than the amount generated in July 2022. Casino win has been down year-on-year every month so far in 2023. In 2022, win of CLP538.0bn was…

The Economy and Development Committee of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies continued with the discussion of the bill that seeks to regulate the online sector in that country and, in its recent session, approved the sanctioning of online platforms that operate without a license granted by the Superintendence of Gambling Casinos (SCJ). In…

SCJ said that these scams are only possible due to the gaming sites being illegal in the first place. The regulator used the opportunity to warn the public about the risks consumers engage in when playing on unlicensed sites online. "It seems highly relevant to alert the public about the risks they are exposed to when carrying out online bets -…

In June, the Chilean government proposed a series of indications to advance in the processing of the bill to regulate online gambling platforms, which was approved by the Economy Committee of the Chamber of Deputies on May 30. A month later, new proposals were submitted to the committee in charge of the bill, among which is an increase in taxes on…

Casinos are very popular destinations, especially now that the world is coming back to normal. Latin America offers several possibilities for first-rate gaming experiences for anyone who enjoys gambling. For most of us, the budget may not stretch beyond playing with the best online casinos at home. That doesn't mean we can't plan that next big trip…

NOVOMATIC Interactive's division has been given the green light to provide its selection of games to Latamwin's customers located in Chile. Local players will this way get access to iconic titles including Diamond Link: Mighty Elephant, Lucky Lady's Charm deluxe, and Book of Ra deluxe, along with a plethora of fresh games like Dragon Blitz, Twin…

PressEnter Group, a company that operates a number of prominent iGaming brands, to name RapidCasino, UltraCasino, 21.com, JustSpin, NitroCasino, and NeonVegas Casino is adding a fresh name to the list with CasinoFest, a website designed to once again appeal to modern players and engage with them in what the company expects to be "bold and striking"…

In certain territories, players can choose to buy free spins instead of waiting for them to trigger organically. The cost of doing so is 100x the bet. New Experience: on the new western-themed video slot, Yossi Barzely, Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play, said… "Returning to the wild west to deliver a punchy…

Evolplay has released a Day of the Dead inspired online slot game just in time for the upcoming Halloween holiday. Titled Rueda De Chile, the slot encapsulates the holiday on the game grid with the main character Catrina ready to rule the reels. She is inspired by a deity of Aztec culture and is ready to invite players to Mexico where the streets…

The city of Valparaíso, Chile's main port, is 120 kilometers west of Santiago, and is known for its densely populated hills and old elevators. The National Congress, the Prat Pier, the Artillery Elevator, Plaza Sotomayor, Paseo 21 de Mayo, the "La Sebastiana" Museum, Pablo Neruda's house, and the Arturo Prat Naval Museum are among the most…

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has completed the integration of its Bingo offering with Latin American operator Estelarbet in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador. It now means that Estelarbet customers can enjoy Pragmatic Play's extensive suite of Bingo, including classic variants such as 90 ball, as well as the…

Endorphina games, the prominent B2B online slots provider, will soon launch brand new slot content in LatAm with the help of Latamwin, a leading technological solution for companies and online gaming platforms. This new partnership will be mutually beneficial, as Endorphina will begin its expansion in Chile while Latamwin successfully provides its…

Chile's gaming industry scenery is not looking as bright as it could be and industry moves aren't hitting their stride as some might have expected, so a closer look at the future doesn't inspire too much confidence - not for the industry, and not for investors. Diario Financiero (DF) reported on August 10 that the homes of top executives from the…

Vibra Gaming has launched its latest flagship slot game based on the story of Condorito, after acquiring the rights to the legendary Latin American character. Vibra Gaming, the leading games and platform developer for the LatAm region, has launched the long-awaited title, based on the adventures of the famous character Condorito, or Little Condor…

Gaming provider International Game Technology (IGT) announced that the Enjoy Pucon casino in Chile has upgraded its gaming floor with a selection of IGT games and cabinets. As part of this casino upgrade, Enjoy Pucon is the first casino in the region to deploy IGT's Game King video poker content on the Ascent-supported CrystalSlant cabinet, the…

The National Congress of Chile has been notified that Coquimbo region representative Marco Antonio Sulantay will present a bill seeking to impose an outright'betting advertising ban of sports events and teams'. Yet to be submitted to the Lower House, the bill drafted by the Coquimbo deputy seeks to prohibit Chiliean media and sports clubs, (in…

Online casino operator PressEnter Group, formerly Betpoint Group, has introduced its Ultra Casino in Peru and Chile. This marks the company's debut on the Latin American market. Ultra Casino boasts a sleek and fashionable design, seamless UX, and innovative gamification that provides a unique player experience. Ultra Charge is a loyalty…

Chile's Ministry of Finance first announced plans to legalise online gaming in Chile in February 2021, with aims to introduce a bill to do so in the first quarter of the year. However, the bill was ultimately not published in 2021 at all. Now published, the bill states that all betting entities in Chile must hold a general licence, which lasts for…

Operator makes LatAm debut with popular online casino brand that promises to take the market by storm with its superior player experience PressEnter Group, the ambitious operator of player-favourite online casino brands including 21.com, has made its debut in the fast-growing LatAm market by launching Ultra Casino in Peru and Chile. Ultra Casino…

Chilean authorities introduce a proposal for a bill that will regulate online gambling in the country, generate millions in taxes annually and protect the people at risk, revealed Alejandro Weber, Undersecretary of Finance, in a statement to La Tercera. Speaking to the news media, Weber outlined the Chilean government is projecting around $55…

Alejandro Weber, Undersecretary of Finance for Chile, has revealed that the government will seek to regulate an online gambling marketplace that aims to generate around $55 million a year in taxes. In a statement to Chilian news source La Tercera, the Undersecretary shared that one of the goals of the project will be to protect users and impose…

This is the highest tax contribution since 2008, thanks to casinos generating gross gaming revenue (GGR) of CLP$54.9bn throughout the month. All 26 of Chile's casinos were in operation throughout October, with a total of 551840 visits from patrons. This was the first month that all 26 casinos operated since the beginning of the novel coronavirus…

The Merlin series of online slot games by Play'n GO is quite popular among slot fans and there is now another great title for players to enjoy. The developer just recently announced Merlin and the Ice Queen Morgana, a new slot featuring a classic tale. Spin the reels of this game, where Morgana leaves Camelot after her brother King Arthur's…

Are you ready for another exciting slot adventure featuring the popular character Riche Wilde? Play'n GO has just announced the release of Rich Wilde and the Wandering City, taking players on another journey, this time into Patagonian mythology. The game is based on the Wandering City tale, where a city is said to be hidden in a valley of the…

Gambling, for the most part, has always been a huge business. Then, when the Internet came along, things got much better for the gambling industry and now there are more innovations and improvements than ever before. When it comes to the different gambling markets around the world, there are a number of notable distinctions, and usually everyone…

Online casino games creator, supplier, and aggregator iSoftBet has teamed up with LatAm-focused iGaming and sports betting platform provider Universal Soft to strengthen its presence in this important region. Universal Soft is active throughout Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Brazil, offering iSoftBet the opportunity to significantly…

A new gaming bill has banned the use of slot machines outside casinos in Chile. Operators breaking the rules will face a fine and a prison sentence. A bill has banned the operation of gambling machines outside legally regulated casinos in Chile. It was passed by a majority in the Senate with 29 votes in favour and 7 abstentions. It will now be sent…

The bill was passed unanimously with 29 votes in favour, and it now advances to the Chamber of Deputies. The bill defines a slot machine as any electronic system capable of receiving bets, which grants the user a time of use, and grants prize money through a randomly generated algorithm. Due to slot machines being "games of chance", they are banned…

Comic characters are no longer for children and online casinos have not been able to reject this trend, as implemented by Rojabet Chile, whose characters are incorporated into online casinos, where they stand out in slot machines. Comic-themed stories have jumped from the screens of cinemas and TV and now unleash adrenaline in adults with their…

While Chile awaits the presentation of a new online gambling regulation project, promised by the Undersecretariat of Finance in January 2021, the Government, Decentralization and Regionalization Commission of the national Senate has started a new debate on regulations that would be included in the gambling law No. 19995. According to a report by…

Chile's Superintendency of Gambling Casinos has announced that casinos with open spaces will now able to reopen their doors for business. The decision comes just days after the Undersecretary of Tourism José Luis Uriarte said that conditions were not in place to proceed with the restarts in zones currently in Phase 1 and 2. In a decision dated…