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Mendoza governor plans gambling initiatives as online play grows

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Mendoza Governor Alfredo Cornejo said the provincial government would prepare gambling initiatives with the Ministry of Finance and IPJyC of Mendoza, citing changes in gaming behaviour. He said casino gaming was declining as online play increased; UPJCM Secretary General Diego Luconi disputed that account, saying physical gaming remained stable and virtual gaming had not grown dramatically.

Potential provincial initiatives could affect gambling rules and the balance between online and land-based gaming in Mendoza.

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