16 OctRegulation
Río Negro bill proposes allowing indigenous communities to operate casinos
The proposal would let indigenous communities operate casinos to support their economic autonomy.
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- FEJA blocks seven illegal betting platforms in Buenos Aires
- Argentine court upholds vehicle seizure in alleged illegal online betting case
- Entre Ríos court issues first illegal gambling conviction with three-year suspended sentence
- ALEA organises illegal online gambling training for Argentine and Paraguayan participants
- Argentine authorities investigate US$300.000 casino chip operation over possible money laundering
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- Stake 2026-10-07 · entry
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- Pragmatic Play 2026-09-14 · entry
- Lotería del Chubut 2026-08-28 · entry
- Stake 2026-10-13 · entry
- Lotería de Río Negro 2026-10-14 · entry
Timeline
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October 2026
16 OctRegulation
Entre Ríos Senate approves casino-entry ban for registered maintenance debtors
The approved amendment would restrict casino and gaming-venue entry for people on the maintenance-debtors register.
16 OctRegulation
Santa Fe deputies advance bill restricting betting access for maintenance debtors
If enacted, the bill would require gambling operators in Santa Fe to check the register and restrict access for listed debtors.
15 OctRegulation
La Libertad Avanza proposes casino licences for Río Negro communities
The proposal could create a provincial licensing route for Indigenous communities while leaving oversight with the lottery.
15 OctRegulation
Entre Ríos Senate approves casino access ban for registered maintenance debtors
The restriction requires gaming venues in Entre Ríos to coordinate access controls with the provincial debtor register.
15 OctRegulation
Buenos Aires commission examines online betting regulation bill
The proposed controls and licensee contributions could change operating and advertising requirements for online betting companies in Buenos Aires province.
14 OctDeals & M&A
Río Negro Lottery and UNRN award prizes in student competition
The competition gives students a platform to address healthy habits, social responsibility, environmental care, and problematic consumption.
9 OctRegulation
Buenos Aires province lawmakers consider 20 October discussion of online gambling bill
The bill seeks additional platform controls and advertising restrictions for online gambling in Buenos Aires province.
7 OctEnforcement & compliance
FEJA blocks seven illegal betting platforms in Buenos Aires
FEJA’s enforcement blocks access to seven illegal betting platforms in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
September 2026
15 SepEnforcement & compliance
Argentine court upholds vehicle seizure in alleged illegal online betting case
The ruling maintains vehicle retention and approves transfer to the Supreme Court in an alleged illegal betting and laundering case.
14 SepRegulation
Argentina collects ARS106.6bn in online gambling tax through August
Operators face deposit-based taxation at rates that vary by operator status.
14 SepRegulation
Estafa.info urges national online gambling framework for Argentina
Estafa.info recommends a national framework for Argentina’s online gambling market, which has provincial oversight and no national licensing system.
14 SepRegulation
Buenos Aires legislators seek to merge bills addressing underage betting
The proposals could restrict operators’ advertising aimed at minors and combine provincial measures addressing underage betting and problem gambling.
14 SepTenders & awards
Chubut government maintains subsidies for former Casino de Esquel workers
The planned casino tender will require the next operator to rehire some dismissed staff.
10 SepLicences & markets
LOAS confirms Casino Club will continue operating six venues in Santa Cruz
Casino Club will maintain all six authorised Santa Cruz venues, with no closure or reduction requests submitted.
10 SepRegulation
IPLyC Buenos Aires holds gambling awareness session for more than 70 young people
The regulator’s prevention programme reached more than 70 young people and students with information on harmful behaviour warning signs.
9 SepRegulation
Salta councillors review proposed gambling advertising ban on municipal property
Operators could lose advertising, promotion and sponsorship opportunities on Salta's municipal signage and street furniture under the proposed ordinance.
8 SepEnforcement & compliance
Entre Ríos court issues first illegal gambling conviction with three-year suspended sentence
Entre Ríos’ first illegal gambling conviction imposed a suspended prison sentence for organising an unauthorised online casino betting operation.
8 SepEnforcement & compliance
ALEA organises illegal online gambling training for Argentine and Paraguayan participants
ALEA’s training covered illegal gambling detection, evidence documentation and reporting, alongside cooperation with public authorities and technology providers.
8 SepRegulation
Buenos Aires introduces 2% levy on specified online gambling winnings
Seven licensed operators face weekly declarations of deductions under Buenos Aires province’s levy on specified online gambling winnings.
7 SepRegulation
BCRA provides information to identify illegal gambling transactions in Argentina
Immediate-transfer administrators will gain information to help identify transactions linked to illegal gambling.
7 SepRegulation
FIA orders La Pampa authorities to disclose Casino Club concession documents
The FIA order requires disclosure of Casino Club concession records and supporting net-win calculations despite provincial confidentiality objections.
4 SepRegulation
Argentina’s BCRA introduces fraud information system targeting illegal gambling payments
Banks and payment providers will receive free fraud risk profiles that could identify accounts funding unauthorised betting sites.
1 SepRegulation
La Pampa legislator seeks answers on implementation of child gambling law
Rivas’s request scrutinises implementation of prevention workshops, illegal betting website blocks, support services and digital identification measures.
August 2026
31 AugEnforcement & compliance
Argentine authorities investigate US$300.000 casino chip operation over possible money laundering
The investigation examines casino controls for detecting and reporting suspicious chip transactions across establishments in Buenos Aires province.
29 AugRegulation
Tucumán lawmaker proposes province-wide ban on online gambling
The proposal would require authorised operators to cease operations within 90 days, stop registrations and deposits, and refund balances.
28 AugRegulation
Buenos Aires legislators bar child support debtors from online gambling
Operators must enforce automated debtor eligibility checks or face LOTBA sanctions for restricted online gambling accounts and transactions.
28 AugRegulation
Alfredo Toscano proposes online gambling ban in Argentina’s Tucumán province
The bill would ban online gambling throughout Tucumán, prohibiting operators’ online gambling activities across the province if enacted.
28 AugEnforcement & compliance
Buenos Aires court sentences illegal gambling operator to three years of suspended imprisonment
The conviction establishes criminal consequences for operating unauthorised online gambling from physical premises in Buenos Aires.
28 AugDeals & M&A
ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
28 AugLicences & markets
Lotería del Chubut secures WLA Level 2 responsible gambling certification in Argentina
The certification establishes a basis for Lotería del Chubut to strengthen player protection programmes and pursue higher certification levels.
28 AugRegulation
Tucumán legislators propose ban on online gambling and betting advertising
Authorised platforms would have 90 days to cease operations under Tucumán’s proposed online gambling and sports betting ban.
27 AugRegulation
Germán Gómez proposes school financial education programme in Mendoza
The proposal places financial education in schools within Mendoza’s response to youth debt and online gambling risks.
26 AugRegulation
San Juan distributes 3,000 teacher laptops with gambling-site blocking controls
Betting platforms face access restrictions on government-issued teacher laptops, with officials periodically updating the blocked-site list.
26 AugEnforcement & compliance
Mar del Plata investigators pursue platform operators after alleged illegal betting raid
Investigators are examining betting and payment intermediaries and potential organisational links between outlets while seeking those behind alleged illegal platforms.
26 AugDeals & M&A
IPLyC Buenos Aires starts retailer training with B-Gaming
Selected lottery retailers receive training in digital promotion, customer communication and file management through the IPLyC Buenos Aires programme.
25 AugRegulation
LOTBA promotes underage gambling prevention at Buenos Aires youth exhibition
LOTBA brought gambling prevention activities to an exhibition attracting more than 35,000 young people.
25 AugRegulation
Salta lawmakers propose gambling advertising ban on provincial public assets
Salta’s proposal would restrict gambling advertising on provincial assets and expose funding recipients to financial penalties and exclusions.
24 AugRegulation
Argentina grants Health Ministry powers to address problem gambling
Argentina’s Health Ministry now holds responsibility for problem gambling prevention, treatment, training, research and public awareness.
24 AugRegulation
Lotería de la Ciudad outlines strategies against illegal online betting
Lotería de la Ciudad shared its approach to illegal online betting at an international conference on betting platforms.
24 AugRegulation
Chubut legislators seek court report on Trewelyn cases after casino closures
Legislators seek judicial information on Trewelyn’s proceedings, asset restrictions and employee compensation steps following casino closures.
24 AugRegulation
Salta senators examine youth gambling controls after AR$16bn in July online betting
Authorised platforms could face facial biometric authentication requirements, while gambling advertising aimed at minors could attract penalties.
24 AugRegulation
Universidad Austral and SICPA convene illegal online betting discussions in Buenos Aires
The meeting gives regulators approaches to illegal betting through platform blocking, investigations, training, prevention and protections for minors.
21 AugRegulation
Argentina assigns problem gambling responsibilities to Health Ministry
The Health Ministry gains explicit problem gambling responsibilities covering prevention, training, research and care without additional restrictions on gambling businesses.
21 AugEnforcement & compliance
IPLyC Buenos Aires seeks blocking of two illegal betting sites imitating Stake
Unauthorised sites copied licensed operator Stake’s appearance to divert users, prompting the regulator to request immediate domain blocking.
20 AugRegulation
Natalia Zaracho proposes online betting tax regime to fund Argentine sports clubs
The proposed tax structure would change betting costs according to investment and foreign participation while directing revenue towards neighbourhood sports clubs.
20 AugRegulation
Alicia Azanza proposes gambling advertising and sponsorship ban in Santa Fe
The proposal would prevent gambling operators from advertising and sponsoring sports across Santa Fe if enacted.
19 AugRegulation
Argentine lawmaker proposes 10% online betting deposit tax to fund community clubs
Betting companies would face different proposed deposit tax rates depending on domestic investment, foreign participation and jurisdiction.
18 AugDeals & M&A
Casino Magic advances US$15m hotel project in Neuquén
Casino Magic’s US$15m hotel project forms part of investment commitments tied to renewed provincial casino concessions.
17 AugRegulation
LOTBA discusses responsible gambling measures with Buenos Aires civil society organisations
LOTBA presented youth-focused digital prevention and coordinated illegal gambling controls to Buenos Aires civil society organisations.
14 AugRegulation
Corrientes lottery and education authorities agree responsible gambling programme
The agreement connects lottery and education authorities in responsible gambling programme development.
14 AugRegulation
ALEA advances technical work and responsible gambling certification
The meetings support common project work and certification processes across member jurisdictions.
13 AugDeals & M&A
Córdoba lottery launches fifth club fundraising raffle
The raffle directs a defined share of ticket sales to participating sports clubs.
13 AugEnforcement & compliance
Police search suspected illegal betting kiosk in Mar del Plata
The seized records and devices will support investigation of the alleged betting operation.
12 AugRegulation
Argentina online gambling tax receipts accelerate in July
The increase adds public revenue from online gambling activity.
12 AugRegulation
LOTBA hosts workshop on online betting and problematic technology use
The workshop extends the institutions’ prevention programme to students.
11 AugRegulation
ALEA welcomes recognition of provincial gambling advertising warnings
The change reduces overlapping warning requirements for gambling advertisers.
10 AugRegulation
Argentina revises mandatory gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers face revised requirements for displaying gambling warning messages.
10 AugRegulation
BetWarrior receives LOTBA responsible-gambling training
The training adds responsible-gambling instruction for the licensed operator.
10 AugRegulation
LOTBA trains BetWarrior staff in responsible gambling
The training supports implementation of responsible gambling procedures at BetWarrior.
7 AugRegulation
Argentina changes mandatory online gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers must account for revised mandatory warnings in online gambling promotions.
7 AugRegulation
Argentina reports higher online gambling tax receipts during World Cup
The first-half figures show higher online gambling tax collection around the tournament period.
6 AugRegulation
Argentina harmonises online gambling advertising warnings
Advertisers can avoid duplicate warnings while retaining required consumer protection messages.
6 AugRegulation
Rosario councillor proposes public-space gambling advertising ban
The proposal would reduce public-space advertising access for gambling operators.
6 AugRegulation
Argentina collects ARS71.828bn in first-half online gambling taxes
The figures quantify online gambling’s tax contribution during the first half.
6 AugRegulation
Rosario councillor proposes broader gambling advertising restrictions
The proposal would widen local restrictions to gambling promotion across public-facing locations.
5 AugRegulation
La Pampa opposition seeks Casino Club concession disclosure
The request challenges confidentiality applied to a state gambling concession.
4 AugDeals & M&A
Entre Ríos launches club-funding raffle programme
The programme provides participating sports clubs with a defined share of raffle proceeds.
4 AugDeals & M&A
Necochea hands casino property possession to auction buyer
The transfer allows the buyer to begin authorised restoration work at the casino complex.
4 AugRegulation
Salta regulator warns broad advertising ban could favour illegal sites
The regulator’s position favours maintaining visibility of licensed operators alongside consumer safeguards.
4 AugPeople moves
Claudio Seguel takes office as Santa Cruz lottery president
The appointment transfers leadership of the provincial lottery to Seguel.
3 AugRegulation
LOTBA joins Buenos Aires government data exchange system
Membership connects LOTBA to the city’s inter-agency data exchange infrastructure.
3 AugRegulation
Buenos Aires IPLyC updates lottery stakes and ticket prices
Lottery agencies must apply revised stakes and ticket pricing.
July 2026
31 JulRegulation
Tucumán lawmakers propose dedicated gambling treatment funding
The proposal would reserve gaming-derived health funds for prevention and treatment services.
31 JulRegulation
Mendoza gambling regulator completes internal management audit
The result prepares the regulator for its next external management-system assessment.
29 JulRegulation
ALEA and Buenos Aires university launch gambling compliance diploma
The programme provides specialised compliance training for regulators and gambling industry staff.
28 JulRegulation
La Pampa distributes ARS1.812bn from official games in first quarter
The distributions transfer official gambling proceeds to designated provincial public bodies.
27 JulRegulation
Argentine study finds World Cup surge in betting searches
The study measures changes in search interest around televised tournament betting advertising.
27 JulTenders & awards
Chubut prepares new Esquel casino concession tender
The planned tender could establish a new operator for the closed casino.
24 JulRegulation
AMS asks Buenos Aires regulator to enforce casino uniform obligations
The request seeks regulator enforcement of concessionaires’ staff clothing obligations.
24 JulRegulation
Mendoza enacts law authorising gambling regulator reorganisation
The law provides a framework for restructuring the gambling regulator’s organisation and workforce.
23 JulRegulation
Buenos Aires bill proposes gambling session limits and facial verification
The bill would add time controls and biometric checks to licensed online gambling platforms.
23 JulRegulation
Buenos Aires bill proposes limits on online gambling participation time
The proposal would add participation-time rules for online gambling platforms in Buenos Aires.
23 JulRegulation
Tucumán legislator seeks implementation of gambling prevention law
Implementation would activate prevention, exclusion and support measures already authorised by legislation.
23 JulDeals & M&A
FIRST launches Argentine sportsbook technology through ONDISS
The integration adds sports betting technology to City Center Online’s offering.
23 JulRegulation
Buenos Aires bill proposes session limits and biometric betting checks
Operators would need technical changes to enforce time limits and identity controls.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
San Isidro prosecutors block 537 gambling websites in Argentina
The blocking action restricts access to the identified gambling and betting websites.
20 JulEnforcement & compliance
Argentina blocks 537 illegal betting websites
The blocking action restricts access to the identified illegal betting websites.
18 JulRegulation
ALEA introduces voluntary responsible gambling advertising code
The code provides a voluntary reference for responsible gambling marketing practices.
17 JulRegulation
Buenos Aires bill seeks tighter online gambling marketing controls
The proposal would limit marketing channels and strengthen operator checks on underage access.
This week’s brief
Argentine provinces advance gambling access restrictions and review online betting rules
Recent developments
Licences
- LOAS confirms Casino Club will continue operating six venues in Santa Cruz
Casino Club will maintain all six authorised Santa Cruz venues, with no closure or reduction requests submitted.
- Lotería del Chubut secures WLA Level 2 responsible gambling certification in Argentina
The certification establishes a basis for Lotería del Chubut to strengthen player protection programmes and pursue higher certification levels.
Enforcement & compliance
- FEJA blocks seven illegal betting platforms in Buenos Aires
FEJA’s enforcement blocks access to seven illegal betting platforms in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.
- Argentine court upholds vehicle seizure in alleged illegal online betting case
The ruling maintains vehicle retention and approves transfer to the Supreme Court in an alleged illegal betting and laundering case.
- Entre Ríos court issues first illegal gambling conviction with three-year suspended sentence
Entre Ríos’ first illegal gambling conviction imposed a suspended prison sentence for organising an unauthorised online casino betting operation.
Deals
- Río Negro Lottery and UNRN award prizes in student competition
The competition gives students a platform to address healthy habits, social responsibility, environmental care, and problematic consumption.
- ALEARA and CAOLAB agree 8.5% wage increase for Buenos Aires lottery workers
Lottery employers face an 8.5% basic salary increase and higher employer-paid life and funeral insurance premiums.
- IPLyC Buenos Aires starts retailer training with B-Gaming
Selected lottery retailers receive training in digital promotion, customer communication and file management through the IPLyC Buenos Aires programme.
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