Chile’s authorized land-based casinos generated a total tax contribution of CLP194.21bn by the end of December 2025, reflecting a real-term decline of 4.7% compared with the previous year, according to the country’s regulator, Superintendence of Casinos of Chile (SCJ).
SCJ authorities are reviewing casino concession conditions in parts of southern Chile as municipalities face revenue pressure linked to lower payment floors.
The figures cover the 22 casinos operating under Law No. 19.995, as well as three additional casinos run under municipal concessions.
The total contribution was composed of three main revenue streams. The specific gaming tax accounted for CLP84.36bn, split equally between regional governments and host municipalities to finance public works and development projects.
Value-added tax generated CLP81.40bn, calculated on the basis of gross gaming revenue, with operators offsetting the corresponding VAT tax credits.
A further CLP28.45bn came from entry taxes charged at casino venues, with those funds directed to the national treasury’s general budget.
Despite the decline in overall tax intake, gaming activity remained substantial. The 22 casinos authorized under Law No. 19.995 reported combined gross gaming revenue of CLP509.82bn in 2025, a real decrease of 4.5% compared with 2024.
Municipal casinos recorded CLP39.48bn in gross gaming revenue, posting a modest real increase of 0.5% over the same period.
Casino visitation, however, continues to trend downward.
Licensed venues reported a total of 926,873 visits during the year, representing a real decline of 7.2% compared with 2024.
At the same time, consumer spending became more concentrated, with average spend per visit reaching CLP86,019, up 3.3% in real terms year-on-year.
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