Chilean Online Lottery Gets Intralot Boost

Fans of Chile's online lottery games will be thrilled that state lottery operator, Lotería de Concepcíon, has clinched a 7-year contract with leading gaming systems provider Intralot. Intralot creates and markets cutting-edge gaming content and sports betting technology to lotteries in 50 countries. The Greek company already jointly services Chile's second lottery provider, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia.

Impact on Players
Internet casinos are banned in Chile, therefore internet lottery games are the only legal option for  online betters. For these players, the Intralot deal means superior graphics and plenty of fresh gaming choices from Lotería de Concepcíon. The site caters to Spanish-speaking clientèle and offers a variety of lottery games such as Kino, Raspes and Boleto.

As for Chile's online gambling enthusiasts, they'll probably continue visiting foreign internet casinos, just as they have done before now.

Online Gambling in Chile
Chile enjoys a thriving land-based casino industry frequented by tourists and increasingly by locals too. In fact, Chilean casino customers are now spending more money than ever before, indicating probable demand for online casinos should they ever be legalized.

For now, the state-approved lotteries, both of which sponsor social causes, dominate Chile's internet betting market. Both operators try to cater for customers who want more than just random lottery number selection. Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, for example, offers sports forecast betting, allowing punters to test their sports knowledge by filling out online lottery cards predicting the results of tennis, football and Formula 1.

The Future
If online gambling in Chile is ever to enjoy the freedom and success of the land-based industry, it appears a long way off. Intralot and Lotería de Concepcíon will, however, seek further opportunities in Chile and throughout Central and South America - it'll be interesting to see what they come up with.