Chile's land-based casinos operate under a licence from the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) and require guests to be 18 or older with valid ID.

Signs of problem gambling

• Spending more time or money than planned, and chasing losses.
• Hiding gambling activity from family or friends.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or preoccupied when not gambling.
• Borrowing money or neglecting responsibilities to keep playing.

A simple principle: budget first

Decide what you're comfortable spending before you set foot in any gaming area, and treat that as a hard limit — not a starting point.

If it affects someone you know

Approach the conversation without judgment, encourage them to seek professional support, and consider your own boundaries around shared finances.

Chilean support contacts

The following organisations are commonly cited as national resources — verify before publishing:

• SENDA (Servicio Nacional para la Prevención y Rehabilitación del Consumo de Drogas y Alcohol) — general helpline, verify before publishing.
• Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) — regulatory contact, verify before publishing.