Chile: Supreme Court Reverses Ruling Against Mirror Site Blocking

Chile.– April 16, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Chile’s Supreme Court has overturned a ruling by the Santiago Court of Appeals that had deemed the blocking order against online betting platforms as fulfilled, despite continued access through mirror sites.

Overview

The ruling reopens the debate on the effective scope of blocking measures in a digital environment, questioning the interpretation of compliance applied previously.

It highlights the difference between formal and effective enforcement, especially as platforms adapt quickly through alternative domains.

Details / Context

The case stems from a judicial order requiring telecommunications providers —Claro, Entel, GTD, Movistar, WOM and VTR— to block unauthorised online betting sites.

After blocking primary domains, lottery entities requested that mirror sites also be included.

Telecom providers cited technical limitations and potential risks to other services, a position accepted by the Court of Appeals.

However, the Supreme Court ruled that this interpretation was incorrect, noting that the measure had not been fully implemented.

It emphasised that the obligation arises from a final judicial ruling and that declaring compliance without achieving the intended result allows unauthorised activity to continue.

The Court also identified a procedural error in considering the order fulfilled when it had not been fully executed.

Key Topics

Mirror sites as an evasion tool
Alternative domains enabled continued access.

Technical arguments from telecom providers
Limitations and risks were cited.

Effective compliance
Partial execution is insufficient.

Regulatory context
The case reflects an evolving legal framework.

Future outlook

The case will return to the Court of Appeals, which must adopt new measures to ensure full compliance, including reassessing mirror site blocking.

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