The Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Public Prosecutor's Office announced the creation of a specialized prosecutor's office against child gambling, which will work on complaints of illegal betting sites, raising awareness among children in schools and with teachers to detect this problem.
Argentina on high alert due to avalanche of online casinos and increase in childhood gambling.
The head of Government, Jorge Macri, signed an agreement with the City Attorney General, Juan Bautista Mahiques, to coordinate and articulate actions related to gambling in children and adolescents. The agreement aims to create links of collaboration and institutional cooperation on this topic.
“Juan Mahiques proposed that we work from a prosecutor's office for a quick response and to be able to react against very serious problems such as illegal betting sites. We are committed to this challenge and we will always protect and guarantee the rights of children and adolescents,” said Jorge Macri, who was accompanied by NGOs such as Argentina Cibersegura, Faro Digital and medical professionals and specialists.
Argentina also attacks influencers who promote betting.
“The three powers are working together to protect the little ones. No one should steal their future and their freedom. Cooperation is the only possible way.”
“Just as Justice took an important step by creating a Specialized Prosecutor's Office, we from the Executive blocked betting sites from the public network and limited licenses, among other actions. The Legislature is working on the unification of projects to create a comprehensive law,” he added.
