Land-based casino revenue in Chile declined to CLP509.8 billion (US$597.5 million) in 2025, marking a 4.5% decrease compared with the previous year.
The Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) released the full-year figures last week, confirming that gross gaming revenue fell year-on-year.
Chile’s 22 casinos operating under Law No. 19,995 recorded 926,873 visits, representing a 7.2% drop. However, average spending per visitor increased by 3.3% to CLP86,019.
Meanwhile, the three casinos run under municipal concessions generated CLP39.5 billion in GGR, reflecting a modest 0.5% increase.
Casino tax collection also falls
As land-based casino gross gaming revenue declined, total tax revenue also fell by 4.7% to CLP214 million.
Of the total amount collected, CLP194.2 million was contributed by the 22 casinos operating under Law No. 19,995. Among them, Monticello Casino in the O’Higgins region was the largest contributor, paying CLP42.5 million.
The 20% specific gambling tax generated CLP84.4 million, with proceeds divided equally between regional governments and municipalities to fund development projects.
In addition, value-added tax (VAT) accounted for CLP81.4 million, while the gaming hall entrance tax contributed CLP28.5 billion.
Will online regulation happen this year in Chile?
Although land-based casino GGR declined in Chile last year, debate over the regulation of online gambling continues.
In recent years, there had been notable progress. A bill introduced in 2022 was approved by the Chamber of Deputies in 2023. However, momentum has since slowed, despite repeated calls from industry groups such as the Chilean Casino and Gaming Association (ACCJ) to move the legislation forward.
Some industry observers believe the law could still be enacted this year, particularly after the Chilean Supreme Court ordered the blocking of illegal gambling websites last September.
ACCJ President Cecilia Valdes described the court’s decision as a positive development toward proper online gambling regulation. She stated: “The next step is clear: enforce the ruling and proceed responsibly with comprehensive regulations that uphold the principle of legality and guarantee fair competition.
“We cannot allow laws to be shaped under pressure from operators that have been acting outside the legal framework.”
