Chile faces gambling regulation clash as some senators seek outright ban

Chile’s government has unveiled new proposals to establish a regulated online gambling market, setting up a clash with senators seeking either an outright ban or a monopoly for the country’s existing lotteries. But Chile’s Senate will now also consider two rival amendments, submitted earlier this month. Crucially, one seeks an outright ban on private operators offering online gambling, while the other would hand a monopoly to the country’s two existing lottery operators. Operators that have been active in Chile over the last year without a licence would not be allowed to apply, unless they agree a transitional arrangement with authorities.