Chile Restarts Casino Collusion Trial

Chile.– 5 May 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com  Chile’s Constitutional Court has lifted the suspension on a major collusion case involving leading casino operators, allowing proceedings to resume in the competition tribunal.

Overview

The Constitutional Court declared inadmissible a key appeal, enabling the continuation of the collusion trial in the casino sector before the Competition Defence Tribunal.

Details / Context

The case involves major operators Dreams, Enjoy and Marina del Sol, accused by the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office of coordinating actions to influence casino licence tenders between 2020 and 2021.

The proceedings had been suspended due to a legal challenge from creditors seeking to intervene in the case.

The Court rejected the request, ruling that it did not raise a constitutional issue, thereby allowing the trial to resume.

Market context

This is one of the most significant competition cases in Chile’s gaming industry, involving key market players and alleged anti-competitive conduct.

The investigation focuses on whether coordinated actions distorted casino licensing processes.

Impact

The reactivation of the trial carries major implications:

👉 Potential multi-million fines
👉 Stronger enforcement of competition laws
👉 A precedent in regulatory compliance

If proven, the companies may face financial penalties and possible revocation of licences obtained through anti-competitive practices.

Future outlook

The case will now proceed in the Competition Defence Tribunal, entering the evidentiary phase.

Its outcome will be crucial in shaping competition standards in Chile’s gaming sector.

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