Argentina’s Superintendency of Occupational Risks (SRT) has filed a claim against bankrupt casino operator New Star after records showed the company had no insurance coverage for its employees.
The claim rises to ARS29.8m ($20,000) and involves up to 184 employees.
The regulator filed a late claim in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings before the courts in Tucumán. The amount is based on a debt certificate issued in May 2025 and covers unpaid contributions between August 2024 and March 2025.
Records cited in the filing show that New Star had 184 registered employees in August 2024, when coverage was missing for three days. In September, 183 employees were listed and the coverage gap lasted throughout the month.
The reported workforce subsequently declined to 178 in October, 176 in November, 165 in December, 160 in January, 146 in February and 145 in March.
The final period ended on March 20, 2025, when the company had sought preventive proceedings amid mounting financial difficulties.
The SRT calculated the debt under the regime applicable to employers without insurance coverage. Under this framework, the unpaid contributions are calculated at 150% of the amount that would otherwise have been payable based on the market rate.
The claim adds to New Star’s liabilities as its assets enter liquidation. A court in Tucumán declared the company bankrupt on September 10, 2026, following the failure of its preventive proceedings and an attempted rescue process.
The case has significant implications for Salta’s gambling sector. New Star operated venues under brands including Lucky, Royal and Blue and was linked to 10 of the province’s 29 licensed gambling halls.
The company had a presence in Salta’s capital as well as Tartagal, Salvador Mazza, Rosario de la Frontera, Metán, General Güemes, Orán and Embarcación.
The provincial gaming regulator, ENREJA, had reported a claim exceeding ARS1.4bn against New Star before its bankruptcy.
In January 2026, the Aleara union reported that more than 200 casino and gaming hall employees across the province had faced delayed and partial salary payments, unpaid year-end bonuses and irregularities in social security and healthcare contributions.
The union said negotiations with labor authorities had failed to deliver a concrete resolution.
In December 2025, the Aleara union reported that casino and gaming hall employees in Salta were affected by delayed wages and irregular social security contributions
