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Buenos Aires lawmakers criticise provincial delays on online gambling regulation

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Buenos Aires provincial lawmakers criticised the Kicillof government at a University of La Plata event over delays in regulating online gambling and addressing risks to minors. A provincial legislative committee is reviewing about 20 related proposals, including measures on identity checks, underage access and betting advertising, but has not advanced new legislation, the report said.

Operators face continued uncertainty as proposals on online gambling controls remain under review without new legislation.

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Buenos Aires committee schedules debate on online gambling bill

Buenos Aires province’s Chamber of Deputies gambling committee is scheduled to debate a proposed online gambling bill on 12 November, the committee said, as reported. The proposal would restrict advertising, require deposit and session limits, and make platforms contribute 3 per cent of monthly authorised online betting prizes; companies would also pay an amount equal to their spending on advertising and user acquisition. The bill could receive a committee opinion before a joint plenary discussion.

Buenos Aires province’s Chamber of Deputies gambling committee has scheduled a debate on a proposed online gambling law for 12 November, the committee said. Deputies Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto introduced the bill in early October, with measures addressing online gambling, advertising and gambling addiction.

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