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India’s telecom department blocks 129 betting sites on forged court orders

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India’s Department of Telecommunications directed internet providers to block 129 betting and online casino websites on 21 July and 2 September, relying on purported Rajasthan and Allahabad High Court orders. The Rajasthan High Court registrar confirmed one document was fraudulent, while the Allahabad court filed a police complaint on 6 November and police opened an investigation.

Forged documents caused 129 betting sites to be blocked, exposing risks in takedown controls.

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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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