Argentina Tightens Gambling Stance: Senate to Debate Bills Protecting Minors
Argentina is set to strengthen its stance on gambling, with two bills aimed at safeguarding minors from harm and regulating online betting advertising advancing in the Senate. The bills, which frame underage gambling as a public health concern, have already cleared the Chamber of Deputies and are now under discussion in Senate committees.
The rise in digital betting platforms and intense marketing through social media has sparked worry among civic and educational institutions. They have appealed to lawmakers to impose stricter limits on gambling access and advertising. The bills respond to these concerns by seeking to regulate gambling ads and limit exposure among minors.
The proposed legislation would subject gambling advertisements to stringent rules, shielding minors from being targeted or exposed. It also calls for preventive education programs in schools to teach young people about the risks of gambling and how to recognize early signs of addiction. Senator Beatriz Ávila has urged Congress to act promptly on these long-pending bills, emphasizing the need for a coordinated response involving public health and education sectors.
Both bills await discussion in Senate committees, with lawmakers expected to resume debate in the coming weeks. If passed, the legislation would mark a significant stride in Argentina's efforts to protect its youth from the potential harms of gambling.
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