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Crypto-betting platforms (Chile)
1) TL; DR for Chile for 2025
Eligibility status: In Chile, online gaming and betting is generally illegal unless there is direct authorization in law. September 30-October 3, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered communication providers to block illegal sites; online products Polla/Xperto (sports forecasts) and Teletrak (hippies) are legal within their laws. There are no private "online bookmakers" from Chile yet.
Regulatory Track: In August 2025, the Senate approved a general bill to regulate online platforms (taxes, RG, 2% of gross sports revenue; for Xperto - 22%). Next - the item stage and secondary acts. Before the law comes into force, play only with permitted subjects.
2) What crypto-betting is and how it works (safe and to do)
Definition. Crypto-betting - accepting deposits/payments in digital assets (BTC, USDT/USDC, etc.) at a bookmaker/casino. The operator holds crypto wallets (custodial/non-custodial) and converts the balance into a game account.
Payment scheme (general):1. The client sends coins to the operator's address/QR (on-chain or through the provider).
2. After network confirmations, the deposit is credited to the game balance (often in USD/CLP equivalent inside the cash register).
3. Conclusion - back to the client's wallet; sometimes - through an exchanger to a bank account (on/off-ramp).
Advantages for the user: speed of global transfer, less dependence on banks, sometimes - low commissions in L2/stablecoins.
Cons: exchange rate volatility (MTC/crypto), lack of chargeback, risk of blocked domains/providers, "gray" legal status before the launch of licenses.
3) Law and compliance: what is important to know in Chile
Before licenses: The Supreme Court has upheld the blocking of illegal online platforms. Any cryptobetters "from the Internet" without direct permission in Chile fall under the block and carry the risk of non-payment/lack of protection for the user.
After the adoption of the law: an authorization regime is expected for online operators, with strict KYC/AML and responsible gambling. The project has already been approved in general form in the Senate and provides for targeted contributions to sports.
Fintec circuit: Ley Fintec 21 is being introduced in parallel with Chile. 521 and CMF standards for financial services/providers - this strengthens the requirements for transparency and AML procedures, including for players at the junction of "crypto ↔ fiat."
4) Wallets, coins and commissions: practical educational program
Coins/nets: BTC (on-chain/LN), ETN/stables (USDT/USDC on low fee nets).
Commissions and confirmations: on-chain - more expensive and slower when the network is overloaded; stables on "cheap" L2 - faster and cheaper.
Volatility: keeping a balance sheet in BTC entails the risk of drawdown; most operators convert to "internal USD/CLP" at the rate of enrollment.
On/Off-ramp: buying/selling crypto through exchanges and fintech providers → in Chile this is the CMF/AML control zone (KYC, origin of funds).
5) Risks of cryptobatting (and how to reduce them)
1. Legal - blocking and lack of consumer protection. The cure: before licenses, do not play on illegal sites.
2. Counterparty - anonymous operator may not pay. Only license/supervision and reputation helps.
3. Rate/volatility - fix the rate on deposit, do not hold a long balance in BTC if not ready for risk.
4. Technical - incorrect network address/memo → irretrievable loss. Check the network (TRON/ETH/...), do a test tranche.
5. AML/locks - transfers with "risk labels" can be stopped by blockchain analysis providers (chain analytics). Keep a "clean" history on-chain and prepare proof of the origin of funds.
6) Checklist: what to check with the future licensed operator (when the law comes into force)
Status: Entry in the register of authorized online platforms in Chile. (Now - in the process of lawmaking.)
KYC/AML: identity verification, limits, anomaly monitoring.
RG tools: deposit/time/loss limits, pauses, self-exclusion, understandable game statistics.
Payments: CLP support and transparent fees; if there are cryptodeposits, a clear policy on networks and returns.
Conclusions: terms, commissions, on/off-ramp partners; there is no "manual" conversion at any rate.
Transparency: public bonus rules, clear T&C in Spanish (CL-ES), support 24/7.
7) "Question and answer" for users from Chile
Can I legally put online crypt from Chile?
No, it isn't. Prior to the entry into force of the law, private online platforms (including "crypto bookmakers") in Chile are illegal, and communication providers are required to block such sites.
And if the site is "licensed by Curacao/Malta"?
For Chile, this does not give legality: national permission/authorization is needed.
When will crypto-betting become available in white?
After the law has been promulgated and regulations have been issued: platforms will be able to obtain authorization, and payment methods (including crypto) will work under KYC/AML and RG. The Senate has already voted "in general" in August 2025.
What to do now if you want to legally?
Online - Xperto (sports) and Teletrak (hippies); offline - a casino overseen by SCJ.
8) Notes for business and fintech partners
Prepare dossiers for authorization: KYC/AML policies, Travel Rule compliance, chain analytics providers, RG modules and local payments in CLP.
Taxes and deductions: put 2% in IND for authorized platforms and tightened deductions for Xperto, as indicated by the Ministry of Finance.
Marketing: Prepare communications with strict advertising restrictions and mandatory RG messages.
Fintec Integration: Monitor the Ley Fintec CMF (Reporting, Registries, Integrations).
9) Responsible play (mandatory)
Deposit/time/loss limits - enable "default."
Budget in CLP: 0.5-1.0% bankroll per single bet; no credits.
Pauses and "cool-off" with impulsivity; diary of sessions.
Checking legality before any deposit is especially important during the transition period.
Cryptobetting is a convenient technological layer (speed, globality, stables), but in Chile the legal circuit is primary. Until the online law comes into force and a court order on blocking is in effect, any "crypto bookmakers" remain outside the legal field. Follow the progress of the bill and official registries: after the launch of licensing, crypto payments will be able to become part of the "white" market - under supervision, with KYC/AML and responsible gaming tools, in the interests of users and sports.