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Chile’s Supreme Court blocks 12 betting URLs as sites remain accessible

Enforcement & compliance

Chile’s Supreme Court ordered telecoms to block 12 online betting addresses, but the platforms remain accessible through replacement URLs, according to the companies’ industry group. Chile Telcos said its members had complied with the order; its chief executive said providers need further specific court or administrative instructions to block new addresses, while Polla Chilena’s president urged the telecoms regulator to issue clearer directions.

Operators and telecoms face continuing uncertainty over the scope and enforcement of the court-ordered blocks.

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Subtel orders blocks on 42 betting sites as operators change domains in Chile

Chile's Subsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (Subtel) ordered internet providers to block 42 betting websites, and some operators have reportedly moved to new domains to remain accessible. Coolbet and Epicbet informed users of new web addresses. The blocking process allows for action against further domains after validation by the Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ).

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