💣 Chile🇨🇱: the state lottery accused the owner of the EstelarBet platform and eight others of criminal conspiracy and money laundering

💣 Chile🇨🇱: the state lottery accused the owner of the EstelarBet platform and eight others of criminal conspiracy and money laundering

The state lottery Polla Chilena de Beneficencia (also referenced in this link) has taken an active stance in the local market and, according to public reports, has initiated legal proceedings as part of this approach.

It is worth recalling that in 2023 the team conducted an exclusive interview with Sebastián Salazar, in which he expressed an optimistic view regarding the future regulation of online gambling in Chile. However, the relevant regulatory bill remains pending in Congress, while the current legal process is unfolding.

💠 In the filed claim, Salazar is not identified as the owner of a gambling platform but as the representative and owner of Inversiones y Asesorías Integral Solutions SpA, reportedly associated with payment processing and operating under the trade name Pagadoor.

💠 The complaint alleges that Salazar and eight others formed a “criminal organization” linked to gambling and betting activities, allegedly operating within a hierarchical structure with defined roles.

💠 It is further alleged that funds were transferred abroad.

💠 Representatives of the companies involved (Nuvei, ProntoPaga, Kushki, Khipu, ALPS) stated in response that the Chilean state lottery, while seeking a leading position in the sector, faces technological limitations that affect its competitiveness. They also noted that previous similar accusations brought by Polla Chilena were reviewed by judicial authorities and deemed unfounded by the Ministry of the Interior.

💠 …Why❓— primarily because gambling in Chile is not prohibited and is not classified as a criminal offense. Consequently, related activities such as payment processing or advertising services are not considered unlawful under the current legal framework.

It remains to be seen whether the case will proceed further.

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