The Superintendence of Casinos of Gaming (SCJ) has officially released the fiscal data for 2025, painting a picture of a land-based industry in transition.
According to the report, Chile’s 22 licensed casinos operating under Law No. 19,995 generated a total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of 509.826 billion CLP. In real terms, this represents a 4.5% decrease compared to the 2024 fiscal year, a decline that the regulator attributes to evolving consumer spending patterns across the nation.
Taxation as a Pillar of Local Economy
Despite the overall dip in revenue, the sector’s contribution to the public treasury remains substantial. The SCJ confirmed that total tax receipts for 2025 reached 214 billion Chilean Pesos, a figure that includes CLP 84.363 billion in specific gaming taxes and CLP 81.401 billion in VAT. Furthermore, entry fees to gaming halls contributed another CLP 28.450 billion.
Interestingly, while the broader market struggled, the three casinos with municipal concessions bucked the trend, recording a 0.5% real increase in GGR. Beyond standard taxes, “economic offer” payments raised an additional CLP 69.042 billion. Regarding the distribution of these funds, the SCJ noted:
“These funds are managed by the General Treasury of the Republic, with the purpose of being allocated to each municipality within the same timeframe as the transfer of the specific gaming tax.”
The Rise of the “High-Value” Visitor
Perhaps the most significant finding in the 2025 data is the disconnect between foot traffic and spending. Total visits plummeted by 7.2%, with only 926,873 individuals entering licensed venues. However, the average spend per visit surged by 3.3% to reach CLP 86,019.
This indicates that while the casual “mass market” is shrinking, the remaining players are spending significantly more per session. As Chile moves closer to a fully regulated online gaming market, these land-based metrics provide essential context for how traditional venues must adapt to survive.
