A new bill has been introduced to establish online gaming in Córdoba, Argentina, defined as gaming 'carried out by electronic, computerized, telecommunication means or through other interactive procedures.' This proposal, submitted on December 1, awaits approval from a committee.
The legislation aims to eliminate illegal gambling while protecting customer rights as outlined in the constitution of Córdoba. It encompasses casino games—including table games and slot machines—as well as sports betting and lotteries.
Licenses will be available to all residents of Córdoba, while foreign operators can only obtain a license in partnership with a national legal entity through a Temporary Union of Companies (UTE) in Argentina. In this arrangement, foreign operators are restricted from owning more than 35% of the license holder. Licenses will expire after 20 years unless renewed.
License holders are required to implement features in their games allowing players to set deposit limits, request temporary or permanent exclusions, and receive alerts after three hours of play, with additional alerts every hour thereafter.
Advertising and promotion of online gambling are permitted only if the advertising party has the necessary permission from the enforcement authority.
Profits generated from online gaming in Córdoba will be allocated to fund the provincial lottery. The province of Buenos Aires legalized online gaming in January, granting licenses to seven operators. The city of Buenos Aires, which functions as an autonomous region, also established licensing criteria in February of the previous year. Additionally, the province of Corrientes is moving forward by publishing its regulations for online gaming.
