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Chilean Senate advances online betting bill with 27 votes

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Chile’s Senate gave general approval to an online betting regulation bill, with 27 votes in favour, three against and five abstentions, according to the Senate’s announcement. The proposal would establish operator licensing, impose a 20% specific tax and direct an additional 1% to responsible gambling initiatives; it now moves to detailed review by joint Senate committees.

The bill would set licensing, tax and compliance obligations for online betting operators in Chile.

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