Chile Online Gambling Bill
The progress of Chile's online gambling bill through Congress, including the tax dispute, the government's amendments and the Senate Economy Committee's review.
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As of 28 October 2026: the government filed a 114-page package of amendments to bill 14838-03 on 26 October, including a full ban on online betting advertising, five-year licences and a 3% tax on top of 19% VAT. The Senate Economy Committee began studying the amendments on 27 October, where several senators questioned the tax level; the bill remains in committee.
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Regulator newsGlobal gambling market updates, October 28, 2026: Chile's Senate Economy Committee starts work on government online betting amendments; senators question 3% extra tax
Chile's Senate Economy Committee began studying the government's amendments to the online betting bill on October 27. The Senate said the package includes a total ban on betting advertising, biometric user verification, blocking of illegal sites and their payment channels, and a 22% tax on the activity. Undersecretary of Finance Sebastián Vallebona presented the amendments, according to Emol. Several senators said the tax was too low compared with alcohol and tobacco, and the committee chair said he opposed wording that would allow bets in goods other than money. The bill stays in committee.
Regulator newsGlobal gambling market updates, October 27, 2026: Chile files online betting amendments with ad ban and extra 3% tax; Paraguay Senate advances DINAJZAR regulator bill
Chile's government delivered a 114-page package of amendments to its online betting bill to the Senate Economy Committee on October 26. According to Diario Financiero's account of the document, the package would ban online betting advertising, add a 3% tax on top of 19% VAT on gross gaming revenue, and set five-year licences. Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz is scheduled to present the amendments to the committee on Tuesday, October 27. In Paraguay, Senate committees met on October 26 on a bill to replace the gambling regulator Conajzar with a new National Directorate of Games of Chance (DINAJZAR).
Regulator newsChile's government files online betting bill amendments: full advertising ban, 3% tax on top of VAT and five-year licences
President José Antonio Kast's government submitted a 114-page package of amendments to Chile's online betting bill to the Senate Economy Committee on October 26. According to Diario Financiero, it would ban all online betting advertising, bar platforms that operated without a licence in the previous 12 months unless they join a transitional regime, and levy a 3% tax on top of 19% VAT on gross gaming revenue.
Regulator newsNo Licence, but Pay Tax First? Chile’s Online Gambling Bill Gets Stuck on a Tax Resolution
Chile’s online gambling bill faces further uncertainty over a reported tax resolution, proposed amendments and an unverified revenue estimate.