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Santa Fe Chamber advances bill restricting gambling access for maintenance debtors

Regulation

Santa Fe’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the first stage of a bill barring people declared delinquent by a judge from casinos and betting platforms, as reported. The restrictions would apply to those with two unpaid instalments within 12 months, and the bill needs provincial Senate approval to become law.

If enacted, operators would need to prevent people meeting the bill’s criteria from registering on betting platforms or entering gambling venues.

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