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Chile – Chile President to extend municipal licences
After many months of debate, it is expected that the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet could finally sign legislation which will extend the municipal casino licences for a further two years. The new law would affect the seven casinos operating within the governing municipalities of: Arica, Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, Pucon, Puerto Varas and…
Chile – Senators attempt to extend licences for 15 years
In what could be their last chance, lawmakers in Chile are attempting to extend the municipal casino licences for another 15 years. A new bill introduced by Senators Francisco Chahuán, Carlos Bianchi, José GarcÃa Ruminot, Ricardo Lagos Weber and Iván Moreira asks Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet to put into law legislation which would allow the…
Chile – Chilean lawmakers reject municipal licence extension
In an acrimonious debate Chilean lawmakers have rejected plans to extend the municipal casino licences meaning that from 2016 seven casinos will come under the supervision of the Chilean Gaming Board. Tax will be split equally between the local municipality and the central government. The project which sought to ask the president of Chile Michelle…
Chile – Mayors meet to plan municipal strategy
Mayors from the seven municipalities which operate casinos in Chile have met in Viña del Mar to discuss the next stage in their plans to protect their casino concessions. Head of the campaign and Mayor of Viña del Mar, Virginia Reginato, said: “Unfortunately President Piñera did not meet to listen to us. Now we are…
