Chile Opens License Window for Land-Based Casinos

Chile.– February 6, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The regulator has enabled a structured phase for queries and applications in the casino permitting process, marking a key administrative step in land-based gaming regulation.

Overview

The Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego de Chile has opened a 10-business-day consultation and submission period for casino licensing procedures, with the deadline set for February 13. This stage allows interested parties to provide technical input and fulfill formal compliance requirements as part of the regulatory process.

Details / Context

The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance of land-based casino operations under Chile’s current legal framework. The structured consultation phase represents a formal regulatory milestone for operators seeking authorized status in the Chilean market.

While Chile has yet to implement a formal licensing regime for online iGaming or sports betting, regulatory actions in the land-based sector reflect continued policy activity across the broader gaming ecosystem.

Regulatory impact

Opening an official period for consultation and application reinforces a methodical, transparent approach to licensing. This may help establish administrative precedents that influence other segments of the gaming industry, including the ongoing debate over digital gaming regulation.

Future outlook

The parallel progression of land-based licensing processes with Chile’s legislative initiatives to regulate online gambling —currently under parliamentary review— suggests an evolving regulatory landscape. As legal frameworks for digital gaming advance, Chile could develop more comprehensive authorization and oversight mechanisms.

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