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Chile's Supreme Court Bans Unlicensed Online Gambling Services

10/2/2025

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Story summary

Supreme Court of Chile ruled online gambling illegal unless authorized, affecting Claro and Telefónica.
Ruling followed Lotería Concepción's appeal; ISPs did not block illegal sites.
Currently, only Lotería Concepción and Polla Chilena can operate gambling services.
The Senate revisits a Gambling Bill to regulate a $150 million market, with 84 billion pesos tax revenue and a 20% gross gaming tax.

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Story summary

Supreme Court of Chile ruled online gambling illegal unless authorized, affecting Claro and Telefónica.
Ruling followed Lotería Concepción's appeal; ISPs did not block illegal sites.
Currently, only Lotería Concepción and Polla Chilena can operate gambling services.
The Senate revisits a Gambling Bill to regulate a $150 million market, with 84 billion pesos tax revenue and a 20% gross gaming tax.