Concepción’s municipality is preparing an operation with local justice authorities and police to seize gambling machines and close illegal venues. Mayor Héctor Muñoz said 20 venues operate without permits; a judicial investigation remains active, with 19 people under investigation and six under full house arrest.
The planned operation could remove unlicensed gambling venues and machines from Concepción.
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Chile’s Investigations Police detained six people in Galvarino during an operation at an unauthorised gambling venue, according to an account attributed to a police official. Officers seized 48 gaming machines valued at more than CLP29m and cash; the venue had previously been closed by the municipality in 2023, and the detainees were referred to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Linares Mayor Mario Meza led an inspection operation targeting illegal gaming machines in Linares, Chile, reportedly on 12 October 2026. Authorities inspected four venues and cited three to answer for irregularities; Meza said controls would continue without prior notice.
Rancagua’s municipality closed eight venues operating slot machines without authorisation in the city centre, following an inspection operation with Carabineros. Mayor Raimundo Agliati said municipal teams and police acted simultaneously and that inspections would continue.
Talca municipality identified 28 venues operating gambling games and betting machines irregularly and began administrative closure procedures. Mayor Juan Carlos Díaz said the municipality was preparing the required decrees and expected the closures to be carried out within 15 days; police support may be sought if needed.
Temuco municipality said it secured convictions against two operators of illegal gambling venues in Chile, along with the destruction of 130 gaming machines. It also reported the seizure of more than CLP 14 million for the state treasury, following coordination with prosecutors, police and other agencies.