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Palermo racecourse reports illegal betting scheme to LOTBA

Enforcement & compliance

Hipódromo de Palermo filed a complaint with Buenos Aires City lottery authority LOTBA after identifying an organised illegal betting operation linked to horse racing. The racecourse also permanently barred jockey Ariana Ayelén Spinella following an internal investigation that found she had helped promote and operate the scheme, including through digital channels and personal accounts receiving transfers.

The complaint seeks action against illegal online betting affecting horse racing in Buenos Aires City.

Earlier fines and penalties by LOTBA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedPalermo racetrack permanently bars jockey over illegal bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedLOTBA runs training workshops for people prosecuted over illegal gamblingNot stated
Not namedNot statedBuenos Aires prosecutors dismantle alleged illegal gambling venueNot stated
PolymarketNot statedLOTBA says Polymarket block followed investigation with Buenos Aires courtsNot stated
PolymarketNot statedArgentine court orders nationwide block of PolymarketNot stated

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