Argentina is one of the most promising LATAM markets, where macro signals are finally shifting toward stability. The country is the fourth-largest in South America, and its people are urban, digital, and open to gambling. Additionally, its internet and payments are among the strongest on the continent. What usually makes newcomers hesitate is the regulatory patchwork. Fair enough. The legislation is still evolving there, province by province.Â
Below, I break down the latest legal updates for the online casino in Argentina so you can launch with confidence.
TL;DR
- There is no single iGaming law in Argentina. Each of the 23 provinces and the City of Buenos Aires has its own gambling framework and requires a separate license;
- Santiago del Estero is the only Argentine province that explicitly forbids online gambling;
- The Province of Buenos Aires, CABA, Cordoba, Misiones, San Juan, and Santa Fe are the most promising destinations to open an online casino in Argentina, as they offer rather developed and clear iGaming laws, a huge player base, and a stable digital infrastructure;
- Both Argentinian players and the government expect responsible gambling functionality within the casino, which is reflected in questionnaire results and RG laws in 19 provinces;
- In Argentina, slots lead within casino products, followed by table and crash games;
- Argentine Spanish localization, as well as tailoring the product to the local demand through payment gateways (Rapipago, MercadoPago, CuentaDNI, cards, crypto, etc.), mobile-first channels, and RG tools, is essential to win player trust in Argentina.Â
How Many Gambling Laws Are Actually There?
The first thing to understand about Argentina is that it doesn’t have a single national online gambling law. Argentina is a federal country, and while the market is regulated, it’s regulated province by province. You have 23 jurisdictions, plus the City of Buenos Aires, each with its own rules, fees, authorities, and tax regimes.
If you’re targeting one province, you go for a local license tied to the target jurisdiction. But if you’re planning a multi-province reach, get ready to stack licenses, manage several monthly fees (”canons”), and navigate different legal frameworks. Demanding? Absolutely. Yet this structure also creates room for strategy testing and risk diversification.
National-Level Gambling Regulations in Argentina
At the state level, Argentina regulates gambling through data protection rules, AML/CTF measures, domain and brand authorization, indirect tax policies, and advertising standards.
| National Legislative Act | What It Covers |
| Law-Decree No. 6,618/1957 | Defines “game of chance” and “horse racing” |
| Law No. 25,326/2000 | Regulates how personal data must be collected and used, requires strong security measures and registration of key databases, and grants individuals the right to access, correct, and delete their information, requiring operators to respond to user requests within 10 days |
| Law No. 25,246/2000 Resolution No. 194/2023 | Establish the AML/CFT framework and put iGaming operators (as “Sujetos Obligados”) under a strict, risk-based system aligned with FATF standards, requiring a full ML/TF Prevention System, regular technical self-assessments, clear governance (including a Compliance Officer), robust KYC, recordkeeping, staff training, and systematic transaction and annual reporting to the UIF |
| Resolution No. 3,510/2013 Resolution No. 5,228/2022 | Create Registro de Control Online del Sistema de Apuestas (RCOSA), a special national tax registry for all entities that operate games of chance on land or online, and oblige operators running a casino or betting activity to enroll in it, regardless of where the server is located |
| Law No. 27,346/2016 Decree No. 293/2022 | Introduce nationwide taxes for operators based in Argentina who offer online bets and games of chance (2.5%–15%) via digital platforms, with the player as the legal taxpayer, but iGaming operators and payment providers acting as withholding agents who must collect, report, and pay the tax every two weeks |
| General Resolution 5791/2025 | Updates how the indirect online gambling taxes in Argentina are collected, requires ARCA to keep a list of foreign betting operators for payment intermediaries, and sets a 60-day deadline for ARCA to decide RCOSA registrations after provincial license validation *ARCA—Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (national tax and customs authority) |
| Law No. 24,240/1993 Decree No. 274/2019 | Set an integrated national framework against unfair competition and misleading commercial practices, and shape consumer rights protection, which impacts iGaming advertising and product offerings |
| Resolution No. 446/2025 | Adds specific obligations for online gambling and betting ads, requiring risk warnings (“El jugar compulsivamente es perjudicial para la salud.”) and “18+” signs taking at least 10% of ad space to prevent addictive behavior (especially among minors), and creates a reporting channel for influencers or others who promote gambling sites without the required warnings |
| Directive No. 68/2019 | Launches bet.ar domain for officially authorized online gambling operators, who can register these domains only if they hold an Argentine CUIT/Clave Fiscal and appear in the competent regulator’s approved operator registers |
State of Online Casino by ProvinceÂ
In Argentina, fair play is an expectation rather than an abstract slogan, especially among a younger audience. They ask for session alerts and deposit limits, they worry about addiction risks, and they want to keep under-18s away from online gambling sites.
The local governments are responding fast. Illegal operators are shut down almost every half-year, and roughly 300 unauthorized platforms have been blocked in the Province of Buenos Aires recently.
As of 2026, nineteen provinces run their own similar responsible-gambling and ludopathy-prevention regimes: Province of Buenos Aires, Chubut, City of Buenos Aires, Corrientes, CĂłrdoba, Tucumán, La Pampa, RĂo Negro, Mendoza, Misiones, Santa Cruz, Chaco, Jujuy, La Rioja, San Juan, Santiago del Estero, Catamarca, Tierra del Fuego, and Santa Fe.Â
Still, when it comes to licensing procedures, the scope of regulated online gambling activities, or technical requirements, the maturity of the legislation differs significantly from province to province.
Province of Buenos Aires
The province runs a comprehensive online gambling regime under Law No. 15,079/2018 and Resolution No. 518/2023, which covers live casino games, slots, lotteries, sports, and real-event betting for players or devices located within the province.Â
To start an online casino, you obtain a license (“tĂtulo habilitante”) from the IPLyC, with a maximum of seven licenses and strict eligibility criteria, including local residence requirements and limitations on foreign participation structures. Resolution No. 791/2019 outlines everything from RTP and RNG to jackpots, user registration, and payment flows, with a minimum canon of 2% of GGR.Â
Player protection isn’t an add-on. Law No. 15,131/2018 introduces strong responsible gambling practices: self-exclusion, deposit limits, session alerts, prominent health warnings on websites and tickets, plus a shared exclusion register. Licensees also fall under AML rules, so KYC, monitoring, and reporting are integral to their daily operations.
Catamarca
For online casino operators and investors, Catamarca remains an early-stage market. It establishes a competent authority, a broad mandate over games of chance, and a framework against illegal gambling, especially involving minors. However, the legislation still lacks explicit licensing and technical requirements.Â
Law No. 4,217/2020 makes the Caja de Crédito y Prestaciones Provincial a decentralized public body that authorizes, operates, regulates, and controls all games of chance within the province. That includes any betting activity carried out via remote IT platforms, even if the product is maintained elsewhere but used by players inside Catamarca.
City of Buenos Aires (CABA)
CABA is a controlled, gradually refined online market where well-run agencies can build strong, compliant brands and tap into one of the most visible, high-value gaming hubs in Argentina.
The Constitution grants the City full control over regulating, administering, and operating games of chance and skill, while prohibiting the privatization of the core activity. Private operators here act as authorized online agencies under LOTBA S.E., a state-owned company within the Ministry of Finance.
From there, the online segment looks very attractive if you play by the rules. Resolution No. 321/2018 builds an online framework for sports betting, online slots, roulette, card games, and lottery-style products. To start your own casino, you must be licensed as an online agency, prove residence in CABA, demonstrate proven financial and technical capacity, maintain clean records, and have no conflicts with public officials or involvement in illegal gambling. Licenses can run for up to five years and are renewable. LOTBA must authorize at least three online agencies to maintain competition on the distribution side, while agency commissions can reach up to 20% of GGR.
The technical and control package is serious. Platforms must sit on certified infrastructure, with RNGs that are auditable and secure. LOTBA’s internal control system has real-time visibility into bets, balances, transactions, and admin actions. All play is in pesos (ARS). No account sharing, no third-party funding, no social-benefit accounts, no loans to chase losses.
On the player side, the City places a strong emphasis on responsible gambling. Law No. 4,182/2018 requires the gambling risk warning to be displayed across ads and sites, along with a free helpline. Self-exclusion, cross-operator blocking, deposit and time limits, transparent displays of money and time spent, and strict protection of minors are also obligatory for opening a casino in CABA.Â
Chubut
Chubut is a province where the online framework is young but already very structured. Law No. 799/2024 establishes a dedicated “juego en lĂnea” regime that encompasses casino games, sports betting, draws, and raffles. If your players are located in Chubut, you’re on the regulator’s radar, even if the platform is hosted elsewhere and accessed via IP or geolocated devices inside the province.
The Instituto de Asistencia Social (IAS) is the key regulator. It can operate itself and also tender one private online license. To get that spot, you need a local representative and tax registration, proven gambling experience, financial capacity, and a clean record on AML, criminal, and bankruptcy checks. On the commercial side, there’s an initial entry fee (specified during public tender), plus a monthly canon of at least 15% of net win.
From a risk and compliance angle, Chubut is strict. Systems must be certified and monitored in real time, with a regulator terminal connected 24/7. Player accounts are one-per-ID, funded only via BCRA-approved methods, and opened after biometric KYC against RENAPER. Self-limits, self-exclusion, complaint handling, and AML duties are mandatory. Furthermore, Law VIII No. 148/2024 prohibits online casino advertising targeting minors and advocates for a responsible marketing code.
Source: Banco Central de la RepĂşblica Argentina
CĂłrdoba
CĂłrdoba is one of the most structured iGaming markets in the country. The province is open to the online casino, but only within a tightly controlled, socially focused environment.
Law No. 10,793/2021 sets a solid structure for online casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and other real-money games, and Law No. 10,986/2024 complements it in terms of player protection and advertising regulations.
You can only start a legal gambling business with a license from LoterĂa de CĂłrdoba, granted through a public tender, with terms of up to 15 years and a minimum fee of 10% of the gross revenue. Foreign brands can enter, but only through a local union structure with a domestic partner holding at least a 15% stake.
On the player side, Córdoba has moved from basic KYC to biometric registration. Every customer must be registered in the operator’s player base, providing identity data and biometrics, and operators must manage this data in accordance with Argentina’s privacy law. Responsible gambling must be part of the product and include deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and time limits, as well as session alerts after three hours and then hourly. If there’s suspicion of illegal winnings or regulatory breaches, the authority can back an account suspension.
What really stands out today is the ad policy. The latest reform bans advertising, sponsorship, and promotion of regulated online gambling activities, while redirecting 50% of the canon to problem-gambling prevention in schools and the other 50% to social programs. Penalties range from warnings to heavy fines and license revocation.
Corrientes
Corrientes is a compact and well-regulated market that controls online gambling under Resolution No. 615/2020. It covers casino games, virtual games, bingo, horse racing, and bets on real events (sports and non-sports, except politics) for players/devices located in Corrientes.
To open an Argentinian online casino in Corrientes, you need a license from the Instituto de LoterĂa y Casinos de Corrientes (ILCC). Licenses are issued to local individuals or companies, while foreign operators must enter through a UTE with an Argentine partner. The specific term of the license is defined in the adjudication procedure, rather than being fixed in the regulation, which gives the regulator room for interpretation. Operators are expected to establish a presence in Corrientes, register for Gross Revenue (“Ingresos Brutos”), display their ILCC license prominently online, and cooperate on responsible play, AML, and enforcement against illegal sites.
Corrientes also adds transparent responsible-gaming mechanisms through Resolution No. 335/2024. The province frames gambling as a voluntary activity that should stay within healthy limits and ties “safe play” to clear rules, secure payments, verified users, and visible help channels.
Formosa
Formosa is a tightly centralized market that keeps gambling very close to the state, but explicitly opens the door to virtual and online products. The Instituto de Asistencia Social (IAS) is a financially autonomous body that has exclusive powers to regulate, operate, commercialize, or grant concessions for all games of chance across the province, including those offered via the internet or similar channels.
From an online casino perspective, Law No. 1,348, updated in 2024, clearly outlines the scope. It covers contests, lotteries, casinos, bingos, racetracks, sports pools, raffles, contribution bonds, and manual, electromechanical, electronic, and virtual games. IAS can manage or authorize the games; any product offered without its explicit approval is invalid and subject to sanction. If you open a casino online, your processing server must be based in Formosa, unless you operate under specific interprovincial agreements.
Tax treatment is also straightforward. Under General Resolution No. 23/2024, bets in casinos and gaming halls are hit with a 10% tax on the stake amount, with designated agents collecting, paying twice a month, and filing detailed returns. On the social side, minors are banned from gaming rooms, and promotions must not entice those under 18. All net profits from IAS-backed activities flow to social assistance programs.
Jujuy
Jujuy is building a focused, regulator-driven online market controlled by INPROJUY. This decentralized institute regulates, authorizes, manages, and oversees all gaming activities in the province, encompassing lotteries, sports betting, online casinos, and raffles.
It also sets game rules, prize programs, commercialization schemes, and the grounds for license expiry, and it can call off the license when obligations aren’t met. The key legislative act is Law No. 6,234/2021. Around that core, Laws No. 5,663/2010 and No. 5,934/2016 introduce responsible and transparent gambling requirements for both online and land-based operations, which makes Jujuy attractive for operators ready to align with strong compliance expectations.
La Pampa
Law No. 2,974/2016 defines the rules for games of chance and mutual betting in La Pampa, covering any activity run through devices, the internet, or mobile platforms where money is staked, and chance predominates. It only considers gambling legal when it’s created by law and operated or expressly authorized by the Social Security Institute through DAFAS.
For operators starting an online casino business in Argentina in La Pampa, this means one thing: if you don’t have explicit authorization from DAFAS, your activity is illegal and exposed to fines, arrests, closure orders, and even suspension of corporate status, with the advertising of unlicensed products also being punished. On top of that, Decree No. 2,559/2024 launches a province-wide program to address youth exposure to video games, online gambling, and digital betting.
La Rioja
La Rioja is another online market worth considering. Under Law No. 10,743/2024, any online casino or betting product offered via digital platforms must be licensed by AJALaR, with local domicile, provincial tax registration, proven technical and financial capacity, and a corporate purpose that explicitly includes gambling.
The bar for player protection is high. Operators must use biometric age verification, block minors and self-excluded users, enforce auto-logout after three hours with a two-hour cooldown, and apply player-set daily, weekly, and monthly spend limits. Ads are heavily restricted, must carry the proper warning, and can never target minors or vulnerable groups. Non-compliance brings steep fines and the real risk of license suspension or cancellation, meaning La Rioja is best suited for operators ready to run a disciplined, socially responsible online casino operation.
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Mendoza
In Mendoza, Law No. 9,267/2020 builds a dedicated framework for online casinos and betting, encompassing everything from RNG-based games to digital raffles and random-combination products, as long as the action runs through electronic or interactive channels.
If you want to take bets from Mendoza players, you must hold a license issued by the Instituto Provincial de Juegos y Casinos (IPJyC). The Institute can grant between two and seven licenses through a public tender, with terms of up to ten years, plus a one-year extension. It also maintains a public registry that includes out-of-province brands operating under cooperation agreements. To be eligible, you must have a domicile and tax registration in Mendoza, demonstrate relevant gambling experience, a gaming purpose at a corporate level, and a clean record regarding taxes, crime, and regulatory history.
And compliance doesn’t stop at the licensing stage. Every game must be expressly authorized; platforms must be certified and have a 24/7 monitoring terminal at the IPJyC, allowing for the reconstruction of every bet and transaction. Players register a single ARS-denominated account, with KYC, exclusion rules, and visible play history. Advertising is tightly controlled, must be pre-approved, and must carry the gambling warning sign. Add mandatory RG tools, data protection, and AML/CTF obligations, as well as IP blocking for illegal sites, and you get a clear picture: Mendoza is a jurisdiction for operators ready to invest in compliance and establish a long-term presence.
Misiones
If you want to test online casino business opportunities in Misiones, approach the Instituto Provincial de LoterĂa y Casinos S.E. (IPLyC S.E.). Law I No. 113/2019 grants the Institute a provincial monopoly over all games of chance and mutual betting (including raffles, tombolas, bingo, casinos, horse racing, and related activities), and that monopoly now clearly extends to virtual and digital gambling.
Resolution No. 321/2024 is the key rulebook. It also states that any online, virtual, or digital gambling and betting in Misiones needs prior authorization from IPLyC S.E., and that the Institute alone defines the specific requirements for each permit. There’s no fixed, one-size-fits-all licensing process in the law. Instead, IPLyC can set conditions, appoint agents or permisionarios, and demand guarantees on a case-by-case basis. For operators, that means highly centralized negotiation, but also the possibility of tailored arrangements under a strong state umbrella.
On the social side, Misiones leans heavily into public health messaging. Law XVII No. 66 requires the display of a gambling risk warning and specifies the fee distribution channels.
Salta
This province is regulated by ENREJA, the Ente Regulador del Juego de Azar, which oversees casino rooms, bingo, and lottery games, as well as online casinos.
If you want to offer casino-style products to Salta players, you need an authorization under this regime. Law No. 7,020/2015 imposes a 2% supervision fee on net win. Meanwhile, Resolution No. 48/2022 and Decree No. 151/2022 stipulate that casino and lottery licenses are granted for 10-year periods, with coordinated extensions and the same renewal timeframe. The online gambling regulation is not fully developed yet, but the regulator grants licenses to online casino brands.
San Juan
In San Juan, Law No. 2,724/2024 regulates online games of chance in a broad sense (draws, raffles, bets, random combinations, and full casino-style play), as long as they run through digital or telematic channels in San Juan. Traditional lotteries, quinielas, and land-based casino games operate under their own regulations.
The Caja de AcciĂłn Social is the main body. It can grant up to five licenses, each for up to ten years with possible 5-year extensions, and it keeps a public register of licensees. To become an online casino operator in Argentina through San Juan, you need to have residence in San Juan, tax registration, and proven technical, economic, and financial compliance, as well as the ability to pay a one-time license fee and an ongoing monthly canon.
On the player side, the rules are strict. Minors are banned, identity and age must be validated with biometrics, and people in the child-support debtors’ registry are excluded. Funding from social-aid accounts is blocked, while 10% of the monthly canon and all fines go into a dedicated fund for pathological-gambling prevention.Â
Santa Fe
Law No. 14,235/2023 creates a dedicated framework for the online sportsbook or casino in Argentina in Santa Fe. The betting products must be offered only through regulated digital platforms, with clear exclusions for traditional lottery-style draws and “just-for-fun” games with no real-money stakes.
The Caja de Asistencia Social/LoterĂa de Santa Fe is the regulator. Existing land-based casino concessionaires automatically get the right to offer online versions of the games already approved in their physical rooms, for the same term as their current concession, but now with a minimum 15% monthly canon on GGR.Â
Platforms must comply with a new General Technical Regulation, which includes certified RNGs, RTP above 85%, transparent prize tables, full traceability, real-time monitoring, and security standards aligned with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 9001, and GLI norms. Only accredited labs in a dedicated registry can certify systems. On the player's side, Santa Fe requires a single account per user, adult-only access, deposit limits, self-exclusion, clear Terms and Conditions in Spanish, and strong responsible-gambling messaging.Â
What About the Other Nine?
Well, the only province that explicitly forbids online gambling is Santiago del Estero. The remaining eight sit in a grey but workable zone. They regulate land-based casinos, assign oversight bodies, and even authorize bet.ar platforms; yet, they don’t operate under a dedicated online gambling framework.Â
- Chaco: Predominantly a land-based casino market where only physical casinos, gaming rooms, and betting shops are explicitly regulated and must operate under LoterĂa Chaqueña’s monopoly;
- Entre RĂos: Another offline-first market where IAFAS regulates casinos and gaming halls and holds the exclusive mandate for legal gambling. There are currently four gambling domains registered in the province. Any non-IAFAS operation, including most online offers, is outside the regulation today, while a dedicated online gambling bill is still under discussion and not yet in force;
- Neuquén: One more casino market with a major land-based share. Law No. 2,751/2010 creates the Instituto Provincial de Juegos de Azar (IPJA), which regulates and issues concessions for casinos, bingos, raffles, and draws, charging a canon and a 3% gross-revenue tax;
- RĂo Negro: Here, LoterĂa para Obras de AcciĂłn Social holds exclusive control over all games of chance, regulating land-based casinos, raffles, and betting while strictly sanctioning unauthorized brands. There’s no dedicated online licensing system yet, but five gambling domains already operate under the Lottery’s direct mandate;
- San Luis: Treats online gambling as a regulated activity and has three registered gambling domains, but the legal framework is still underdeveloped and driven more by general gambling laws (Law No. V-0866/2013) and Caja Social y Financiera authorizations than by a dedicated online legislation;
- Santa Cruz: Runs gambling through LOAS, which holds an exclusive provincial mandate over all games of chance, but there’s still no dedicated online casino framework. In practice, only “casinoclubonline” operates as the clear, authorized online brand, while a strict province-wide ban on gambling advertising makes any unlicensed digital offer extremely high-risk;
- Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur: Operates casinos, lotteries, quinielas, and bingo under a classic land-based law, with the gaming directorate and IPRA considering any activities outside that scope as illegal gambling. There’s no dedicated online casino framework yet, but two .bet.ar domains are officially registered, meaning the digital market exists, just without a comprehensive rulebook;
- Tucumán: There’s no dedicated online casino framework yet, only a robust responsible gambling law enforced by the Caja Popular de Ahorros. The focus is on self-exclusion, venue controls, and strict health warnings, while two officially registered domains quietly signal that a future online segment is already taking shape;
- Santiago del Estero: Has no established regulatory framework for land-based or online casinos, only a strict anti-illegal-gambling law that treats any unlicensed casino-style activity as a sanctionable offense. The focus today is on enforcement, blocking, and youth-protection measures, rather than licensing, which makes the online space fully closed until new rules emerge.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is a general regulatory overview, not professional legal advice. Gambling laws in Argentina evolve rapidly and vary by province. Consult a qualified legal professional before making any operational or investment decision.
Last but Not Least TipsÂ
If you want to lead in Argentina, start by winning trust. Research by Playtech shows that 53% of Argentinian casino players feel safer and gamble eagerly when they know a platform is legal and registered. So compliance does pay off. But it’s only step one.
Argentina is a mobile-first landscape with 63% of traffic coming from smartphones. Still, the median connection speed (35.16 Mbps) is slower than in neighboring markets. That means lightweight, easy-to-load mobile casino UX is non-negotiable in Argentina.
Argentina is still a slots-first market, but localization through Spanish-speaking live dealer games is critical. Crash games are also on the rise, creating new opportunities for operators willing to attract broader audience segments.
Lusine Khudaverdyan, Head of Casino at GR8 Tech
Player taste is clear and consistent, and your platform must reflect it: slots lead the way, roulette follows, and blackjack never goes out of style. And when it comes to choosing a platform, fast and reliable payments outrank everything. 58% of active players dub this the top factor, and the share increases even higher for audiences aged 55+.
Argentina may still have a strong cash culture. Still, its real-time payment adoption is one of the highest in Latin America, and crypto ownership remains among the highest globally. All these factors impact payment methods in Argentinian casinos. If you’re aiming for relevance, you’ll need payment diversity in your product from day one.
Combine this with a licence-first mindset and province-by-province regulatory awareness, and Argentina stops being a challenge and starts becoming a growth story.
