The Government of Mendoza moved forward with the restructuring of the Provincial Institute of Gaming and Casinos (IPJyC) and ordered the closure of the traditional gaming area at Casino de Mendoza – Central Branch, located at Avenida San Martín 5,500, Godoy Cruz. Since August 5, 2026, blackjack, poker and roulette tables have ceased operations, while slot machines remain active.
The measure was implemented by the IPJyC Board through Resolution No. 473/2026 and affects 81 employees, who may enter voluntary retirement schemes, be reassigned within the provincial administration or remain on paid availability for up to six months. The regulator is chaired by Ida M. López, with Adrián Acevedo serving as General Manager, and combines regulatory and enforcement powers with the administration of provincial gaming operations.
Ida M. López
The shutdown of table gaming forms part of a broader reform package promoted by Governor Alfredo Cornejo and approved by the provincial Legislature. The new framework granted the IPJyC one year to modify, merge or eliminate organizational structures, functions and positions, with the stated goal of reducing costs and reaching financial balance.
Alfredo Cornejo
Economic pressure had been building for months. Traditional table gaming was covering only around 32% of its fixed costs, while consumer activity continued shifting toward slot machines and digital platforms. Mendoza regulates online gambling under Law 9.267 and has completed a framework of seven licences, with operators including Super7, Bplay, Codere, BetWarrior, Betano, Casino Club Online and Sportsbet.
The restructuring was also accelerated by the March 11, 2026 fire at Casino de Mendoza – East Zone Annex, located inside the Tótem Boulevard complex in San Martín. That venue accounted for approximately 32% of the Institute’s electronic gaming revenue, and around 50 employees had to be reassigned.
At the Central Branch, slot-machine operations are linked to Binbaires, whose General Manager is Marcelo Burgos. The IPJyC also maintains annex operations associated with Fuente Mayor–New Star UTE and Hotelera Emprender, while the province continues expanding its regulated online gaming structure under the same institutional framework.
