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Chile’s sports minister calls for decision on betting regulation and sponsorships

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Chile’s sports minister Francisco Riveros criticised betting sponsorships of football clubs by operators without local authorisation and called for a clear legal framework. He said the government should choose between regulating the activity and banning it, and proposed addressing minors’ protection, gambling addiction, advertising and athletes’ commercial roles.

Any future rules could affect operators’ sponsorships, advertising and use of athletes in Chile.

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Castilla y León minister announces gaming regulation review with 12,195 machines authorised

Luis Miguel González Gago, minister of the Presidency of Castilla y León, told the XIX Congreso de Juego in Soria that the regional government will review its gaming regulations. He said the sector comprises more than 450 companies, about 2,000 direct jobs and roughly €60m in annual public revenue, and that a prevention strategy for 2027-2030 is in preparation.

Luis Miguel González Gago, the region's minister of the Presidency, welcomed attendees at the XIX Congreso de Juego in Soria, the opening of which was reported on 21 October 2026. According to the minister, regulation should not stop at laying down new rules; it should also examine how current ones perform, spot application problems and assess the impact on firms and users. He explained that over recent months the regional government had held technical meetings with business representatives, aimed at learning their needs and gathering proposals on how the rules are applied.

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