Short answer
Chile does not yet issue online gambling licenses. Only land-based casinos are licensed, by the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) under Law 19.995. A Supreme Court ruling of 30 September 2025 confirmed that unauthorized online gambling is illegal and ordered ISPs to block offshore sites. The online betting bill (Boletín 14.838-03) passed the Chamber of Deputies in 2023 and remains in the Senate. It would create licenses, require local incorporation and allow regulators to refuse operators that served Chile in the 12 months before the law.
Chile at a glance
- Current regulator
- Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) — land-based casinos only
- Current law
- Law 19.995 (casinos); state lotteries (Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, Lotería de Concepción)
- Online status
- Illegal unless expressly authorized (Supreme Court, 30 September 2025)
- Bill
- Boletín 14.838-03, filed March 2022, passed the Chamber of Deputies in 2023, second reading in the Senate
- Proposed regulator
- SCJ renamed as Superintendency of Casinos, Betting and Games of Chance, with a public register
- Proposed entry rules
- Chilean closed corporation (sociedad anónima cerrada) with an exclusive corporate purpose; possible refusal for operators active in Chile in the prior 12 months; national self-exclusion integration — see Chile company formation
- Proposed tax and fee
- 20% tax on gross gaming revenue; the 2022 bill text also set a 1,000 UTM annual fee — proposed, not law
- VAT on foreign platforms
- SII Exempt Resolution 69 (June 2026) lets foreign betting platforms register and pay VAT; SII states this does not make the activity legal
Is Chile the right license for you?
A good fit when
- You plan to apply on day one when the law passes and can stay out of the market until then
- You are a B2B supplier preparing for future licensees
Look elsewhere when
- You want to operate in Chile now — there is no license, and ISPs must block unlicensed sites
- You currently serve Chilean players: the proposed 12-month lookback could bar you
Chile license types
| License | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online betting platform license (proposed) | Future online operators | Created by Boletín 14.838-03 if enacted |
Chile license costs and tax
| Charge | Amount | When | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| License fees and tax | Not yet set | — | Defined in the final law and regulations |
The Ministry of Finance projects about US$68 million in tax revenue in the first year after enactment, rising to about US$200 million by year five.
Tax
- Operators
- To be set by the final law
- Players (proposed)
- A tax on monthly winnings at withdrawal is under discussion
Legal framework
| Instrument | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Law 19.995 | Land-based casinos and the SCJ |
| Boletín 14.838-03 | Online betting platforms bill — pending in the Senate |
| Supreme Court ruling, 30 September 2025 | Unauthorized online gambling illegal; ISP blocking ordered |
Local substance and eligibility
- Expected: Chilean incorporation
- Expected: integration with the national self-exclusion system
- Expected: clean record of not serving Chile in the 12 months before the law
Entity types, capital, local agents, tax and timing: Chile company formation.
How to get a Chile license
- Now
Stay clean
Do not serve Chilean players if you intend to apply; the bill allows refusal for recent grey-market activity.
- Now
Prepare structure
Plan the Chilean entity, compliance and technical stack.
- On enactment
Apply early
File under the new regulator's rules as soon as applications open.
Document checklist
Preparation
- Group structure and UBO files
- Certified platform and games
- AML and RG frameworks ready for local rules
After the license
Monitoring
We track the Senate process and regulator guidance for clients preparing to apply.
Chile compared
| Chile | Peru | Colombia | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual gov. cost | No license yet | Small TUPA fees; guarantee ≥ S/3.3m | 811 SMMLV fixed right + 15% GGR | Municipal permit only |
| Tax on GGR | To be set by law | 12% net win + 1% ISC on bets | 15% GGR rights + 16% consumption tax | 0% (territorial) |
| Time to license | Pending legislation | 4–5 months | 4–6 months | 1–2 months |
| Local substance | Local incorporation (proposed) | PE representative and RUC | CO company, CO platform, .co | Local company, office |
| Status | Bill in the Senate | National license | National concession | No license |
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Chile gambling license — FAQs
Can I get an online gambling license in Chile?
Not yet. Chile licenses only land-based casinos. The online betting bill (Boletín 14.838-03) is still in the Senate.
Is online gambling legal in Chile?
No. The Supreme Court held on 30 September 2025 that online gambling not expressly authorized by law is illegal, and ordered internet providers to block offshore sites.
What will the Chilean law require?
As drafted: a license from a renamed superintendency, local incorporation, self-exclusion integration, and the power to refuse operators that served Chile in the 12 months before the law.
Sources
Figures were checked against the regulator and legislation listed below on 9 October 2026. Fees, tax rates and restricted-market lists change; confirm with us before you commit capital.
Find out if Chile fits before you pay a fee
We screen the ownership chain, check banking and payment fit for your markets, and price the full year-1 cost before anything is filed. Then we incorporate, prepare the dossier and handle the regulator through to go-live.
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