ALEA's Ida López says betting bans do not end betting
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Ida López of ALEA said prohibiting betting does not eliminate it, as Argentina's gambling industry continues to debate how to regulate online betting and protect vulnerable groups.
Why it matters
Argentina's regulators and operators face pressure to design online betting rules addressing harm without pushing activity underground.
Cite as: SectorWire, “ALEA's Ida López says betting bans do not end betting”, 21 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/alea-s-ida-l-pez-says-betting-bans-do-not-end-betting/