Argentina, October 15, 2026. Two Argentine provinces are advancing regulatory changes affecting casinos: Entre Ríos has approved a ban on individuals owing child support entering gambling venues, while Río Negro is promoting legislation to grant up to four casino licences to Indigenous communities, under government supervision.
The Entre Ríos Senate, presided over by Deputy Governor Alicia Aluani, gave final legislative approval on October 14 to an amendment to Provincial Law No. 9424, during its 15th ordinary session, with 13 lawmakers present.
Lorena Arrozogaray
The proposal, registered as Bill No. 28,301, received initial approval on November 19, 2025. It was introduced by Lorena Arrozogaray, alongside Yari Demian Seyler, María Laura Stratta, Silvia Moreno, and lawmaker Deccó. The new Articles 12 bis and 12 ter restrict individuals listed in the Child Support Debtors Registry from accessing paid entertainment events, casinos, and gambling establishments.
Yari Demian Seyler
The Institute of Financial Assistance for Social Action (IAFAS), chaired by Carlos Moyano, will coordinate the gradual implementation of access controls with registry authorities. Santiago Schunk, General Manager, and Fidel Luciano Dri, Casino Manager, are part of its operational leadership. The reform is awaiting promulgation by Governor Rogelio Frigerio.
Meanwhile, in Río Negro, Roberto Zgaib, a representative of La Libertad Avanza, is promoting a 37-article bill that would allow four licences to be granted during the first three years to legally recognized Indigenous communities.
The authorisations would cover casinos, slot machines, bingo halls, and hotel, restaurant, and tourism activities, with proceeds intended to finance community housing, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Applicants would need legal status, officially recognized community lands, and agreements with the provincial government, alongside prior consultation procedures.
Oversight would remain with the Lottery for Social Action Projects (LOAS), headed by Jorge Manzo, under the provincial administration of Governor Alberto Weretilneck. The proposal cites Article 75 of Argentina's Constitution, Article 42 of the provincial Constitution, and ILO Convention No. 169. It has not yet received legislative approval or an implementation date.
