Buenos Aires Province lawmaker Romina Braga has criticized Governor Axel Kicillof’s administration as the provincial Chamber of Deputies’ Commission on Gambling, Lotteries and Problem Gambling Prevention prepared to debate pending bills.
The commission is set to discuss several pending proposals focused on problem gambling and its prevention.
Braga said: "The State does not have real capacity to respond in time to problem gambling, not even with clear tools or policies. The only thing being said now, the most important message of the past year, is to apply a 2% levy."
Braga was referring to the IPLyC’s recent decision to apply a 2% levy on winnings from online games of immediate resolution offered by licensed platforms in the province. The measure applies to games such as virtual slots, while sports betting is excluded.
The Kicillof administration has presented the measure as part of its broader approach to problem gambling. The funds collected will be channeled through the Fondo de Progreso e Inclusión Social (FOPIS), which finances health, education and social development programs, including initiatives related to gambling harm prevention and assistance.
Braga also referenced a bill she introduced earlier this year to block betting platforms on school networks, as implemented in the City of Buenos Aires, prohibit advertising and retention promotions aimed at minors, and set alerts on time spent inside betting apps.
She said: "To think about the citizenship of the future we need to take action in the present, and this is a key, constructive and fundamental action for our children and young people."
The commission, created in February 2026 to address bills accumulated over two years amid disagreements between the ruling bloc and opposition parties, currently has 27 bills ready for debate, including proposals to regulate online casinos, restrict betting ads aimed at minors and ban slot machines designed to resemble children's entertainment.
The commission will hold its second meeting of the year on September 16, after holding its first meeting in July
