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Subtel proposes three options to block illegal betting sites in Chile

Regulation

Chile's Subtel submitted three technical options to the Santiago Court of Appeals for blocking unauthorised online betting platforms. It assessed deep packet inspection, server-name indication filtering and DNS blocking, and said DNS was the least invasive and most proportionate option; the court will decide whether to adopt a mechanism.

Internet providers could face coordinated blocking requirements if the court adopts the proposed approach.

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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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