Argentina's pending online gambling legislation returned to the political agenda following an exchange on X between National Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro and Senator Gerardo Zamora.
Both called attention to stalled proposals aimed at regulating the sector and preventing gambling addiction.
Ferraro, who represents the City of Buenos Aires, urged Senators to move forward with a bill approved by the Chamber of Deputies in November 2024. He wrote: "Get to work, senators. Vote NOW on the Law for the Prevention of Gambling Addiction and Prohibition of Advertising."
He also warned that the initiative could lose parliamentary status if the Senate failed to act, adding that allowing the bill to expire would contribute to what he described as the "silent death" affecting thousands of young people and families. He referenced concerns previously raised by the President of the Argentine Episcopal Conference.
Zamora, Senator for Santiago del Estero, responded that he had authored another bill addressing the same issue, which remains pending in the Senate.
He said: "Thank you for your concern. In case you didn't know, I am the author of the bill that is in the Senate without being discussed. I hope the La Libertad Avanza bloc and its allies listen to it."
Zamora submitted his proposal on April 23, 2026, which seeks to establish a framework for gambling advertising, promotion and sponsorship, with a particular focus on protecting children and adolescents.
Among its provisions, the bill would prohibit advertising aimed at minors, restrict the use of public figures and athletes in gambling promotions, ban sponsorships on sports apparel and at stadiums and clubs, and prohibit welcome bonuses offered by online betting operators.
Gerardo Zamora is an Argentinian politician from Santiago del Estero who served as the province's Governor and is currently a National Senator
