Valparaíso appeals court orders Viña del Mar casino to dim nighttime lighting
Chile’s Valparaíso Court of Appeals ordered the Casino de Viña del Mar to switch off its advertising screens at night and install barriers or filters to stop light reaching nearby homes. The court granted a resident’s protection appeal over light pollution; the casino had opposed the action, disputing its basis and timeliness.
The ruling requires the casino to change its nighttime advertising and lighting measures, with potential operational implications for the venue.