LATIN AMERICAN FOCUS: CHILE EVENBET GAMING
Manuel, to what extent is online poker popular in Chile?
It’s difficult to speak accurately about online poker in Chile due to a lack of reliable data, but we know that offline poker tournaments throughout the country attract hundreds of players. Buy-ins at these events are often in the range of $500-900. Te zeal for poker in Chile is comparable to that of Italian players in this way. Tis passion naturally extends to online and as we see the internet infrastructure grow in Chile, online poker’s prospects will gain momentum at a commensurate rate.
What is the legal status of online poker in Chile?
Tere hasn’t been any legislation introduced for online poker in Chile yet. However, Chilean players are free to use online poker rooms located abroad. Tis works well and the audience is highly engaged with a number of operators we work with that are based in South and Latin America. We expect this to continue to be the case at least until local legislation moves forward again.
What kind of opportunities do you see for EvenBet if Chile does give online gambling the go ahead? What kind of services would you be looking to offer?
Chile is becoming one of the most important economies in South America. Tere’s a great deal of demand for online poker in the country so access to the market would be warmly welcomed by operators. Tose with a localised, robust poker platform and a wide selection of games will be best placed to take advantage of this demand when the opportunity arises. Also necessary for success will be flexible poker solutions with full mobile device support and local payment methods, as well as impeccable promotion and affiliate modules.
In addition, operators should look to integrate a poker offering into their sports betting projects, which would generate notable revenue. With that in mind, one of our latest products, Side- Bet, allows players to bet on sports without having to leave the poker room. As so many projects will be starting from scratch in Chile, we have pre-integrated sportsbooks from two partner providers with an enormous choice of sports and events, so an operator can give passionate players access to both offers simultaneously.
Do you think that Chile will give online gambling the green light? Do you think that it will be limited to sportsbetting or do you think that online casino games will be permitted as well? If so, will legislation cover poker?
We expect to see rapid development in online gambling in the country within the next two years. Te government still has a monopoly on sports betting and lotteries, but it will eventually start to regulate online casinos and poker rooms. Tere is a definite need for greater tax revenue following the events of the past two years and the igaming industry is an obvious
Manuel Jiménez Representative for Colombia, EvenBet Gaming
“Chile is becoming one of the most important economies in South America. There’s a great deal of demand for online
poker in the country so access to the market would be warmly welcomed by operators. Those with a localised, robust poker
platform and a wide selection of games will be best placed to take advantage of this demand when the opportunity arises.”
source, with more and more Chileans playing online.
What kind of partnerships would you be looking to build upon in Chile?
We welcome anyone who wants to know how to increase revenues from Chilean audiences by adopting online poker software. It helps that the game is so malleable, being at home in casino but also having a lot in common with sports betting – both activities task the player with reading the information made available and inviting them to make predictions about the outcome.
How would EvenBet improve the industry and drive innovation for the online poker industry in Chile?
We are ready to offer world-class online poker solutions for operators planning to enter Chilean online poker markets. Creating a viable online poker offering is very difficult. Unlike many casino games, it involves not only a random number generator and a great design, but also a lot of options for player interaction, complicated game mechanics and a sophisticated CRM. It’s a great deal to pull together which is why our platform and services are available immediately to operators planning to enter the market. For players, this means a trusted and safe environment to enjoy online poker. On top of that, once the regulation in Chile moves forward, it will also mean more money for the country’s economy.
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