Calls for Online Gambling Bans Spread Across Latin America as Chile Joins Debate

A growing push to restrict online gambling across South America has reached Chile, where lawmakers are seeking an outright ban despite government plans to establish a regulated market. President José Antonio Kast’s government submitted a package of amendments to the country’s Senate on Monday (October 26). The proposals would establish a licensing regime for operators, with new taxes, advertising restrictions, and measures to protect players. However, Chilean senators have submitted two rival proposals that would fundamentally change the legislation. One would completely ban online gambling, while the other would reserve the market for Chile’s existing lottery operators.