CHILE: 4.5% CASINO REVENUE DECLINE IN 2025
Highlights
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Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) full-year data depicts a 4.5% decline in GGR from the previous financial year.
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The debate over legalising online gambling continues, while some of the sector experts remain optimistic that the bill will be passed this year.
Last week’s report from the Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) reveals a 4.5% year-on-year drop in revenue from land-based casinos. The total GGR recorded for the year stands at CLP509.8 billion ($597.5 million).
Over 926,873 visits were reported from the country’s 22 licensed casinos under Law No. 19,995. This was 7.2% down compared to last year; however, the average visit was up 3.3% to CLP86,019.
The published report has highlighted that the casinos operating under the municipal commission accounted for GGR of CLP39.5 billion, a modest 0.5% growth. The decrease in GGR also led to a 4.7% decline, resulting in tax revenue of CLP214 million.
Out of these, the licensed casino contributes CLP194.2 million. The 20% gambling-specific tax in Chile raised CLP84.4 million, which was evenly distributed between the regional government and municipalities for development projects.
Discourse persists over the regulation of online casino, as the bill has failed to advance despite the push by the Chilean Casino and Gaming Association (ACCJ).
Some sector experts predict the bill will come into effect this year, following the Supreme Court’s September 2025 order to ban illegal gambling sites.
For more information, Refer Here!
Over 926,873 visits were reported from the country’s 22 licensed casinos under Law No. 19,995. This was 7.2% down compared to last year; however, the average visit was up 3.3% to CLP86,019.
The published report has highlighted that the casinos operating under the municipal commission accounted for GGR of CLP39.5 billion, a modest 0.5% growth. The decrease in GGR also led to a 4.7% decline, resulting in tax revenue of CLP214 million.
Out of these, the licensed casino contributes CLP194.2 million. The 20% gambling-specific tax in Chile raised CLP84.4 million, which was evenly distributed between the regional government and municipalities for development projects.
Discourse persists over the regulation of online casino, as the bill has failed to advance despite the push by the Chilean Casino and Gaming Association (ACCJ).
Some sector experts predict the bill will come into effect this year, following the Supreme Court’s September 2025 order to ban illegal gambling sites.
For more information, Refer Here!
