The BGC or Betting and Gaming Council will aid the market growth of Chile, some, 7200 miles away.
This has become possible because of the newest collaboration of BGC with aPAL or Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea, the trade body representing international online gambling operators active in the Latin American nation.
BGC’s CEO, Grainne Hurst, said the organization is pleased to work with aPAL. She noted this comes at a pivotal moment for gambling reform in Chile. Well-designed regulation is essential to protect players, raise standards and drive out the harmful black market.
She also stated that the UK’s regulated market demonstrates how strong licensing, high standards, and effective oversight can promote safer gambling. At the same time, it allows a well-regulated industry to thrive. This deal reflects their commitment to sharing that experience and supporting evidence-based policymaking internationally.
Part of the International Committee agenda of BGC is to deepen its engagement with global partners. The Chile deal will last for one year. The country is moving toward adopting its first online gambling licensing regime by the end of 2027.
Both organizations will share best practices and exchange regulatory knowledge. They will also engage constructively with policymakers and stakeholders to ensure Chile develops a sustainable online gambling framework.
Chilean lawyer and aPAL representative Carlos Baeza added that Chile has a real opportunity to introduce a modern, robust regulatory framework for online gambling. This framework would protect consumers, tackle illegal activity, and deliver meaningful public benefits.
He also said that, at present, online gambling operators operate entirely outside any regulatory oversight. This leaves players without safeguards and the state without visibility or control.
Baeza also stated that by working with the BGC, they can draw on international best practices. This will ensure policymakers have access to high-quality evidence and experience from well-regulated markets.
