Chile’s casino association opposes VAT treatment of online betting
The Chilean Association of Casinos of Games told the Senate’s Economic Commission that online betting platforms should be regulated before the tax authority collects VAT from them. President Cecilia Valdés argued that the approach conflicts with the state’s position that the activity is illegal; the association also raised concerns about anti-money-laundering reporting and consumer protections.
The dispute concerns how online betting platforms are taxed while their legal status in Chile remains contested.