Chile: Valparaíso Engages Unions Over Worker Future at Viña del Mar Casino

Chile.– September 24, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Regional Government of Valparaíso has met with unions to address labor uncertainty following Enjoy’s announcement to step away from operating the Viña del Mar Casino, aiming to safeguard the jobs and rights of over 600 affected employees.

Overview

Enjoy’s planned exit from its contract to manage Viña del Mar Casino sparked concern among unions, local authorities, and municipal governments. The regional government initiated dialogue to articulate protections for economic stability and employment for those dependent on the casino’s operation.

Details / Context

Background

  • Enjoy has officially renounced its license to operate the casino, a move approved by Chile’s Superintendence of Casinos of Juego (SCJ).
  • Although Enjoy will continue operations until a future date, the announcement has stirred concerns over what will happen when the transition occurs.

Union meetings

  • The government convened local union representatives, the city mayor, and regional authorities to discuss protections for workers in the new contracting phase.
  • The goal is to ensure that any future concessionaire respects labor conditions comparable to those in place.

Key concerns

  • Job preservation and compensation for employees at the end of Enjoy’s operative period.
  • Ensuring municipal revenue streams and economic rights connected to the casino.
  • Transparency in the bidding process and contractual obligations to employees.

Future Perspective

A formal bidding process is expected to start soon, which will define new operators for the Viña del Mar Casino under strict social and labor protection clauses.

Ensuring stable employment, legal security, and sustained income for the municipality will be critical.

The Viña del Mar case may set a model for how other Chilean localities manage changes in casino operations while safeguarding labor rights.

Zona de Azar remains committed to covering labor negotiations and critical decisions that shape the casino industry and its regional employment.

🔗 Edited by: @_fonta www.zonadeazar.com

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