Santa Fe sets online sports betting licence tender in Argentina
Tenders & awards1 min read
Santa Fe’s government confirmed a public tender for online sports betting licences, with bids due by 2 March 2026 and opening scheduled for 3 March. Concessions may run for up to 10 years, with a possible two-year extension, and the minimum fee is 15% of monthly gross result after prizes.
Santa Fe's provincial government confirmed a public tender for online sports betting licences on 3 March 2026. The tender excludes traditional casino games and lottery games.
Concessions can last up to 10 years, with a possible extension of up to two years at the provincial government's discretion. The tender sets no maximum number of licences. Licensees must pay a fee of at least 15% of the monthly gross result, calculated as total bets less prizes paid.
Foreign companies cannot bid individually and must participate through temporary joint ventures or other associations with local companies.
Bets on existing or future sports competitions will be permitted subject to approval by the competent authority. The sports listed include football, basketball, tennis, rugby, volleyball, motor racing, boxing, martial arts, hockey, golf and cycling. Excluded casino games include roulette, slots, traditional poker and bingo.
The tender sets technical, operational and control requirements for betting integrity, security and traceability, and gives the provincial authority supervisory powers.
Bids can be submitted until noon on 2 March to the contracts and asset management undersecretariat at the government administrative centre in Santa Fe city. The opening of bids is scheduled for the following day.