Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a significant move towards more robust regulation of the gaming industry, the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) of Argentina has signed a cooperation agreement with ALEA (Association of State Lotteries, Quinielas and Casinos of Argentina), marking a milestone in the country's efforts to prevent money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons (LA/FT/FP).
The agreement was signed by Santiago González Rodríguez, UIF Vice President, and Ida Magdalena López, ALEA President, in the presence of lottery authorities from 20 jurisdictions across the country. The partnership aims to promote joint academic research, specialized training, and coordinated strategies to enhance regulatory enforcement in the gambling sector.
Representatives from both institutions, including Julio César Méndez and Celeste Baroli from UIF, and Carolina Galtieri from LOTBA, will spearhead technical meetings, academic exchanges, and development of advanced AML tools.
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Parallelly, LOTBA President Jesús Acevedo reaffirmed the commitment to clean gaming through the full implementation of UIF Resolution 194/23, which regulates digital and land-based gaming operators. Discussions included tech-based solutions for identifying suspicious behavior and plans for public awareness campaigns.
Argentina’s commitment to “transparent, secure, and responsible” gaming is gaining ground—this multi-agency alliance may well become a regional benchmark in responsible gambling policy.
