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There is no National or Junta de Control de Juegos (JCJ) license for betting and lotteries in Argentina; regulation is Provincial
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Issuing Country/Region
Argentina (provincial level, not national)
Regulatory Body
Depends on the province (e.g., Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Lotería de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Lotería de Córdoba, etc.)
Types of Regulated Games
Varies by province: may include online casino, sports betting, lotteries, poker, horse racing, bingo
Market Coverage
Local/Regional (limited to the specific province issuing the license)
Regulator's Reputation
Good to Very Good (major provinces such as Buenos Aires City and Province recognized regionally)
Legal Entity Requirements
Company registration required in the relevant province, often as a joint venture with a local partner
Minimum Share Capital
Not standardized; set by jurisdiction (e.g. Buenos Aires minimum corporate value US$25 million)
Directors and Shareholders Requirements
Full disclosure, no recent convictions/bankruptcies, local ownership/joint venture often required
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
Strict AML and KYC checks mandated in most provinces
Data Protection Requirements
Compliance with Argentine data protection law; in practice, some provinces require similar standards to GDPR
Reporting Requirements
Regular financial and operational reporting, details vary by province
Audit Requirements
Annual independent audit often required; varies by province
Software Certification Requirements
Certification by approved labs (GLI, BMM, etc.) in most cases
RNG Certification
Required by most provinces for online casino products
Payment System Requirements
Compliance with local standards; must support local payment options
Server Location Requirements
Not always specified, but provincial access controls required
Domain Name Requirements
Local domain usage sometimes required (varies)
Language Support Requirements
Spanish language required
Currency Support Requirements
Argentine Peso (ARS) required
Legal Compliance Costs
Varies by province; application fees and legal costs significant (e.g. Buenos Aires AR$65m ≈ USD$620,000 plus fees)
Background Checks
Comprehensive background checks on owners, shareholders, and executives
License Scope Restrictions
Generally limited to residents/players physically present in the province
Jurisdictional Tax Compliance
Subject to federal and local taxes, betting taxes range 10-25% GGR depending on jurisdiction
Player Data Storage Requirements
Player and transactional data must be kept locally and accessible to provincial regulators
Cross-Border Operations
Cross-provincial operations not permitted without separate licenses
License Application Transparency
Detailed documentation, disclosure, and publication of license awards required by major provinces
Regulatory Contact Point
Provincial regulator (depends on jurisdiction)
Compliance Officer Requirement
Compliance managers/officers required in most provinces
Local Partnership Requirements
Foreign entities must partner with or establish joint venture with a local company in most provinces
Legal Dispute Resolution
Disputes resolved under provincial law and local courts
License Transferability
Not generally allowed; regulatory approval required for ownership transfer
Sub-Licensing Rules
Not allowed; each license is unique and non-transferable
License Cost
Buenos Aires AR$65,000,000 (≈USD$620,000); other provinces vary
Annual Fees
Buenos Aires City USD$100,000 annually; Buenos Aires Province 25% GGR tax; other fees vary
Income Taxes
Corporate tax, provincial gaming taxes (10-25% GGR)
Player Winnings Taxes
Not mandated in all provinces; some deduct at source
Financial Guarantees
Compliance guarantee required (varies by province)
Liquidity Requirements
Proof of sufficient liquidity mandatory in major provinces
Financial Reporting Requirements
Regular (typically annual and quarterly) financial reports required
Application Processing Time
Typically 2-9 months (varies significantly by province)
Required Documents
Certificate of incorporation, business plan, software certification, AML/KYC policy, proof of financial standing, background checks
Business Plan Requirements
Comprehensive business plan required
Internal Policy Requirements
AML, KYC, responsible gaming, data protection, etc.
Testing Requirements
Full technical platform and game testing required by accredited labs
Certification Requirements
Gaming software, RNG, and platform must be certified
Staff Qualifications
Qualified local and managerial staff mandatory
Physical Office Requirements
Local presence/office required in most provinces
Local Representative Requirements
Required (sometimes as compliance officer)
Marketing Restrictions
Advertising restricted to licensed jurisdictions; minors/prohibited audiences protected
Responsible Gaming Measures
Self-exclusion, player protection, deposit/ loss limits, and controls mandated
Self-Exclusion System
Required province-wide participation in many jurisdictions
Age Verification Procedures
Must verify minimum age (commonly 18+) for players
KYC Procedures
Comprehensive customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring
Customer Support Standards
Support in Spanish, with local office/contact required
Complaint Handling Procedures
Must provide player complaint procedures and escalation
Player Funds Protection
Segregation of player funds required
Payout Timelines
Provincial maximum timelines established for withdrawals
Bonus and Promotion Regulations
Clear rules, T&Cs, and compliance with consumer protection laws
Permitted Games List
Dependent on provincial authorization (see types above)
Betting Limits
Set by regulation or operator, subject to responsible gaming rules
RTP Requirements
May be mandated by province (not always public)
Jackpot Regulations
Varies; subject to provincial oversight
Live Game Requirements
Permitted with approved software and providers
Mobile App Compliance
Mobile offerings subject to same rules as desktop
Affiliate Program Rules
Allowed with oversight to ensure compliance
Security Standards
Must conform to provincial security and IT standards
Encryption Requirements
Secure SSL/TLS encryption required
Backup Requirements
Data backup procedures mandatory
Monitoring Systems
Real-time monitoring and audit logging required
Operation Logging
Mandatory system operation and transaction logs
Anti-Fraud Systems
Security and anti-fraud systems obligatory
API Integration Standards
Regulatory interfacing/ inspection APIs in some provinces
Hosting Requirements
Must facilitate regulator access; some may specify local hosting
CDN Usage
Allowed, but must comply with content/data localization
Scalability Requirements
Platform must handle projected player activity
Uptime Requirements
Major platforms required to meet >=99% uptime
Technical Support Availability
24/7 support required for operations
License Duration
Usually 5-15 years, renewable (Buenos Aires Province/ Córdoba/ Mendoza: 15 years; City: 5 years)
Renewal Procedure
Renewal prior to expiry, subject to continued compliance
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Administrative sanctions, fines, suspension, or license revocation
Ownership Change Rules
Mandatory notification and approval
Mergers and Acquisitions Rules
Subject to regulatory scrutiny
Subcontractor Regulations
Third-party providers must be approved/accredited
Branding Requirements
Use of licensed branding subject to rules; responsible gaming message obligatory
Intellectual Property Protection
IP and software must comply with local laws
Dispute Arbitration
Judicial or province-mandated administrative process
Insurance Requirements
Mandatory liability insurance in some provinces
Charity Contributions
Not a standardized requirement
Staff Training Requirements
Compliance training mandatory for all personnel
Innovation Support
Some provinces offer tech innovation incentives
Sustainability Initiatives
No standardized requirement
Accessibility Standards
Local accessibility must be provided
Multilingual Support
Spanish required, English optional
Cryptocurrency Support
Not widely allowed; subject to future regulation
Esports Betting Regulations
Permitted if specifically authorized
Fantasy Sports Regulations
Regulated in certain provinces
Official Address
Depends on the provincial regulator (e.g., Buenos Aires LOTBA: Av. Corrientes 123, Buenos Aires)
Work Hours
Business hours of relevant provincial regulator
Departments
Depends on provincial regulator
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