Chile Gambling License (SCJ)
Published: August 1, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026
Chile (SCJ)
The Chile Gambling License is a new regulatory permit following the passage of Law No. 21,462, which legalized and regulated online gambling. The SCJ is responsible for issuing licenses for online casino and sports betting. The market is currently in the implementation phase, making early entry strategic.
Regulatory Body
Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ)
Jurisdiction
Republic of Chile
Legal Framework
Law No. 21,462 (Regulating Online Gambling)
Valid In
Chile.
Not Valid In
Outside Chile.
Recognition
National license, emerging market.
What This License Covers
Financial Requirements
Application Fee
N/A
Annual License Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
N/A
Additional Costs
N/A
Special Requirements
- Local Presence: Must have a local representative.
- Corporate Structure: Fit and proper entity.
- Capital Requirements: To be defined.
- Technical Requirements: Standard fairness and security.
- Compliance Obligations: AML/KYC, responsible gambling.
- Background Checks: Due diligence.
Ideal Use Cases
- Early movers in the newly regulated Chilean market.
- Operators looking for growth in South America.