Two associations representing major iGaming operators in Chile have expressed strong opposition to the recent order from the Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) to block 42 online betting websites.
Allegations of Regulatory Overreach
aPAL and the Responsible iGaming Association have accused Subtel of exceeding the limits of a judicial order by expanding the blockade to domains and operators not included in the original protection appeal. According to the organizations, the initial court ruling identified only 12 specific websites, but Subtel’s list now exceeds thirty, employing a mechanism they describe as irregular and not contemplated in existing regulations.
Impact on Formal Operators
The blockade occurs just one month before at least 25 betting platforms make their first Digital IVA payments. The associations, which represent operators such as Coolbet, Betsson, Betano, and Novibet, argue that these measures harm precisely those seeking to comply with regulations and contribute fiscally, while benefiting informal operators.
Call for Comprehensive Regulation
The trade groups reiterate that the true solution for protecting users, minors, personal data, and ensuring orderly development of the online gaming industry is comprehensive sector regulation, beyond isolated punitive measures.
Diego Ramírez
Diego Ramírez, un apasionado del fútbol de toda la vida originario de Lima (Perú), convirtió su pasión por el deporte y las estadísticas en una carrera en el periodismo digital. Durante la última década, ha cubierto todo tipo de temas, desde los principales torneos de fútbol y los mercados de apuestas hasta los casinos online y la evolución de la normativa en toda América Latina.
Especialidades: predicciones de fútbol, reseñas de casas de apuestas, noticias sobre iGaming, regulación de las apuestas y marketing de afiliados.
