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ENACOM orders blocks on 251 unauthorised betting sites in Argentina

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Argentina's ENACOM ordered internet access to be blocked for 251 betting sites operating without authorisation, following a judicial investigation led by the San Isidro cybercrime prosecutor's unit. The case began after a filing by CASCBA; the investigation said the sites could expose users to unpaid winnings and weak identity checks, including access by minors.

The order affects access to unauthorised betting platforms and reflects enforcement involving communications authorities, prosecutors and the industry.

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Buenos Aires lawmakers debate online betting bill on 12 November

Buenos Aires province’s Chamber of Deputies is due to consider a proposed online betting regime in committee on 12 November, the initiative’s sponsors Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto said. The bill would require real-time facial verification and 100% national capital for licensees, restrict advertising and ban promotional incentives; it could receive a committee opinion.

A Buenos Aires province legislative committee is due to debate a bill on 12 November that would change the conditions for authorised online betting platforms. The bill, sponsored by Fuerza Patria deputies Facundo Tignanelli and Micaela Olivetto, could receive a committee opinion at the meeting.

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