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Uruguay government prepares online gambling bills for 2026

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Uruguay’s government is preparing legislation for 2026 to regulate online gambling, oversee the sector and address clandestine slot machines, according to an account of a meeting between the director general of Casinos and CUOASEC representatives. The reported plans include separate proposals on online gambling, slot machines and gaming halls, and a broader reform of state gambling management; no bill has yet been presented.

The proposals could set the framework for online gambling licences and oversight in Uruguay if introduced and enacted.

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Uruguay casino operators propose online gambling bill with land-based licence limits

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