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Santiago court upholds CNTV fine against Mega over betting adverts

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Santiago's Court of Appeals rejected Mega's challenge to a 20 UTM fine imposed by the National Television Council (CNTV) over online betting adverts shown during a child-protection time slot. The adverts appeared on 2 September 2024 during La Hora de Jugar and included QR codes linking to betting sites; Mega argued they were lawful and intended for adults, while the court found the CNTV had acted within its legal powers.

The ruling leaves Mega liable for the CNTV penalty over betting advertising broadcast during protected hours for minors.

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