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Santiago court asks Subtel to report on technical betting-site blocks

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The Santiago Court of Appeals ordered Chile's Subtel to report on suitable technical methods for blocking betting websites, in a case brought by Lotería de Concepción against six internet providers. The order, issued on 22 May, follows a Supreme Court ruling in September 2025 requiring online betting platforms to be blocked; Subtel has said it is not a party to that case and lacks direct enforcement powers.

Subtel's report could inform how internet providers implement court-ordered blocks, including against duplicate betting sites.

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