Argentina hosts Responsible Gambling Month as pressure grows for federal protection

Argentina’s provincial gambling authorities have launched a coordinated nationwide campaign to mark the start of Responsible Gambling Month this February.

The campaigns call on the need to expand public awareness on harm prevention and youth protection across the Argentine provinces.

Throughout the month, green-lit public buildings have been adopted as a unifying symbol to raise public awareness of gambling risks and safer-play behaviours.

Regulators across multiple provinces are rolling out training sessions for public officials, educators and community organisations, alongside outreach programmes designed to promote healthier gambling habits and early intervention strategies.

A central pillar of this year’s campaign is under-18 protection, with authorities expanding education around age-verification standards, limiting youth exposure to gambling content and strengthening referral pathways for families and schools concerned about risky behaviour.

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