The trial preparation for the Concepción illegal casino case has been postponed until December, with defence lawyers questioning the integrity of evidence and raising the possibility of acquittals.
Chile now has 39 online betting platforms registered for digital VAT while telecom providers have been instructed to block 42 gambling domains under court orders.
Chile's regulator declared two of its four latest casino tenders unsuccessful after receiving no bids, exposing a growing mismatch between municipalities' revenue expectations and what casino operators can afford to pay.
The operator has asked Chile's gambling regulator to approve its resignation from a permit that was not due to expire until 2038, extending a series of license returns tied to its financial restructuring.
Casino de Juego Talca filed a legal challenge accusing regulators of failing to verify the source of a 165% funding increase approved for a competing project in Chile's Maule region.
The Chilean gaming operator's creditors closed the sale of the hotel property as part of Enjoy's ongoing corporate reorganization, with the buyer also bidding for the local casino license.
The full Shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 has been revealed, recognizing the companies, products and individuals that have made the biggest impact on the gaming industry across North and South America over the past year.
After no company submitted a bid, the outcome raised concerns over the municipal finances of Viña del Mar, where the casino contributes more than CLP30bn a year, or close to 20% of the city's budget.
The updated offering is focused on the key local leagues
25 of the most influential leaders from across the Americas gaming industry have been shortlisted for one of the Global Gaming Awards’ most prestigious individual honors.