Attempts to regulate internet gambling in Chile date back to 2008 but, despite several false dawns, successful legislation still remains elusive 16 years on.
If Chile does eventually pass iGaming laws, the state lottery operator Polla Chilena stands to lose its monopoly, but the current situation and legislative delays are also causing it problems.
Alongside its lottery games, Polla Chilena has operated sports betting through its Xperto brand since 2004. Polla Chilena has a monopoly to [...]