Chile Senate bill seeks 15-year sentences, permanent blocks for illegal betting operators

Senate President Paulina Núñez (RN) filed an amendment to Chile's online betting bill that would raise penalties for illegal operators to up to 15 years in prison, fines up to 10,000 UTM, and permanent judicial blocking of their domains. The measure targets operators that evade enforcement by changing domains, signaling a legislative push to crack down on the unlicensed gambling market. The bill's passage and enforcement remain uncertain, but it marks a notable escalation in regulatory pressure on illegal betting platforms operating in Chile.