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Buenos Aires official warns of rising youth problem gambling

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Buenos Aires Province mental health undersecretary Julieta Calmels warned that problem gambling, particularly among young people, is increasing, reportedly. She linked digital gambling concerns to new technologies and consumption patterns and said the province has ten treatment centres and a free advice line. Several legislative proposals on online play limits and gambling advertising are expected to be debated by a newly activated provincial commission.

Proposed limits and advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators serving Buenos Aires Province.

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Buenos Aires province passes law regulating school screen use over illegal betting

The Buenos Aires Province Legislature passed a law regulating mobile phone and screen use in primary and secondary schools. The bill, introduced by provincial lawmaker Martín Rozas, covers students aged six to 17 and requires schools to educate pupils on screen-time risks and illegal online betting. Rozas said the measure gives adolescents a safer space within educational institutions.

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