Buenos Aires considers a total ban on online betting

Lawmakers in Argentina are looking at a strict ban on online sports betting and casino games.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 27 October 2026

Buenos Aires province in Argentina might soon ban online gambling completely. Senator Federico Fagioli proposed the measure after seeing similar actions taken in Brazil. The new proposal aims to stop the rapid growth of digital betting platforms.

The impact on legal betting

If the law passes, regulated operators will no longer be able to offer sports bets or casino games. Online lotteries and prize draws will remain untouched by the legislation. Legal experts warn that this sudden ban could push players toward unregulated black market sites.

Tougher rules for operators

Lawmakers are also reviewing a massive package combining twenty seven separate bills. These new rules focus heavily on stopping illegal betting through strict biometric checks. Operators would also face tighter advertising restrictions and mandatory self exclusion tools.

What experts are saying

Legal professionals suggest that the proposed ban is a real threat to the industry. Critics of the measure argue that authorities should focus on cracking down on illegal operators instead of destroying the legal market.

What it means for a bet

Bettors in Buenos Aires face the potential loss of legal sports betting platforms if the new law passes.

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