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Uruguayan senator introduces online gambling regulation bill

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Uruguayan senator Felipe Carballo introduced a bill in the Senate proposing a state-operated online gambling platform and a new agency to license and oversee online gambling. The proposal would require player registration and personalised spending limits, make unlicensed operations a criminal offence, and is intended as a starting point for parliamentary debate in 2026.

If passed, the proposal would create a licensing regime and new compliance requirements for online gambling operators in Uruguay.

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