ASOCIACION DE CASINOS
- Founded
- 1978-01-01 in Spain
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain (inferred from phone prefix)
The Asociación de Casinos de Juego de Chile (ACCJ) is a trade association that represents the legal, licensed casino operators in Chile. As a corporate entity (*asociación gremial*), it unites the country’s 16 land-based casinos operating under Chile’s gaming law (Ley 19.995), from Iquique in the north to Punta Arenas in the south. The association’s core mission is to foster a competitive and transparent gaming industry while promoting the sector’s contribution to sustainable economic growth in Chile’s regions. The ACCJ advocates for regulatory stability, responsible gambling practices, and the fight against illegal gambling operations. It serves as the collective voice of the industry in dealings with the government regulator, the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ), and other stakeholders. Through its member casinos, the association emphasises its role in generating regional employment, tourism, and local development. The ACCJ operates with a focus on corporate social responsibility, compliance with international standards for responsible gaming, and transparency in its operations. It currently has 16 member casinos across Chile.
Detailed Review
The ACCJ functions as the primary representative body for Chile’s legal casino industry. Its membership includes all casinos licensed under Law 19.995, which regulates permanent casinos outside the capital region, with licenses awarded through public tenders. The association’s activities cover regulatory advocacy, industry self-regulation, public relations, and promotion of responsible gambling. It actively monitors and opposes illegal gambling operations, which it states jeopardise the industry’s integrity and public safety. The ACCJ also provides a platform for member casinos to coordinate on best practices, including anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, data privacy, and customer protection. In the public sphere, the association has been vocal in debates over the legalisation of online casinos in Chile, advocating for a regulatory framework that protects licensed operators and promotes tax revenue and player safety. The ACCJ maintains a public-facing website with sections on responsible gambling, industry data, and the regulatory framework, but does not operate any games or offer products directly to consumers. Its influence is felt primarily through policy interventions and industry coordination.
Key Products
Juego Responsable
Comprehensive responsible gambling programme including self-assessment tools, operator training, and public awareness campaigns adhering to international standards.
Observatorio de Juego Ilegal
Monitoring and reporting platform to combat unlicensed gambling operations that undermine the regulated market.
Normativas y Transparencia
A regulatory library and transparency portal providing updates on legislation, member compliance reports, and industry statistics.
Cifras del Sector
Aggregated economic data (employment, tax contributions, regional investment) published annually to demonstrate the industry’s socio-economic impact.
Capacitación Asociados
Training and certification programmes for member staff on regulations, responsible gaming, and operational excellence.