Chile’s Online Gambling Debate: Regulate or Criminalize?

17/11/2025 5 min Temporada 10 Episodio 8

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we at Casinoble dive deep into one of the most important debates in Latin America right now — the future of online gambling in Chile. For years, the country has allowed online betting platforms to operate in a legal gray area, leaving millions of Chilean players without clear protections or oversight.We explore the two opposing paths facing Chile today: regulation or prohibition. Should the government create a transparent, licensed system that protects players and generates national revenue? Or should it shut down the industry entirely to avoid the social risks of gambling expansion?Join us as we analyze the proposed law, the numbers behind the $170 million online market, and the lessons from countries like Brazil, Colombia, and the UK. Discover why this decision could define Chile’s digital economy for the next decade — and what it means for the future of responsible gaming in Latin America.🎙️ Listen now to understand why regulation might just be Chile’s best bet.👉 For more insights, analysis, and updates on the gaming industry across Latin America, visit our blog here.

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