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Chilean Senate Blocks Government Plan to License Online Betting

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What happened

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A Chilean Senate committee approved amendments that ban online gambling platforms in Chile. This action blocks the plan put forward by José Antonio Kast's government to license private operators. The government had previously proposed five-year licenses, a 19% VAT on the difference between bets and prizes, and an extra 3% levy.

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Why it matters

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The ban eliminates the potential for private online betting operators to contribute tax revenue to Chile. The new legislation mandates criminal penalties for those who violate the ban, while exempting state lottery operators and land-based casinos.

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Who's involved

  • José Antonio KastPresident of Chile, whose government proposed the licensing plan for online betting.
  • SenateThe upper house of Chile, whose committee approved the amendments banning online gambling.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • finance ministrySpeculative

    The finance ministry might see a change in government tax revenue streams due to the industry ban.

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