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Chilean casino association chief calls for online gambling rules

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Chilean Casino and Gaming Association executive president Cecilia Valdés called for clear online gambling rules, saying the current framework designed for land-based gambling does not address digital activity. She said ten of Chile’s 14 top-flight football teams have sponsorships from betting companies operating without authorisation; an online gambling bill remains before the Senate pending committee debate.

The proposal could change compliance conditions for online gambling operators and betting sponsors in Chile.

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Chile's SII requires offshore gambling platforms to register and pay VAT

Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) issued Resolution No. 69 of 2026 on 2 June, requiring offshore providers of gambling-related digital services to Chilean residents to register and meet VAT obligations. The SII said the measure concerns tax duties, not gambling legality; it also requires VAT payments for the preceding 36 tax periods. Officials and industry representatives disagreed over the implications for online gambling.

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