ALEA Holds 70th Extraordinary Assembly and Panels in Puerto Madryn
Argentina.- November 12, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com On Thursday, November 5, the 70th Extraordinary Assembly of the Board of Legal Representatives of the Association of State Lotteries, Sports Pools, and Casinos of Argentina (ALEA) was held in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, jointly organized with the Chubut Institute of Social Assistance.
The opening ceremony was led by Dr. Ida López, president of ALEA and the Mendoza Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos, alongside Ramiro Ibarra, president of the Chubut Institute of Social Assistance, the host lottery organization.
Also attending were Macarena Acuipil, Secretary General of the Government of Chubut, and Enzo Terrera, Deputy Secretary of Government for the Municipality of Puerto Madryn.
The Assembly brought together officials from 20 jurisdictions across Argentina and representatives of leading industry companies for a day dedicated to institutional discussions, analysis, and the exchange of perspectives.
The Challenges of Gambling Regulation at the Center of the Debate
As part of the event, two panel discussions addressed key issues surrounding gambling regulation and the strengthening of the legal gaming sector, focusing on prediction markets, sports betting integrity, and emerging regulatory challenges.
The first panel, “Prediction Markets and Gambling Regulation: International Experiences and an Agenda for Argentina,” featured Damián Pando (Inverclub), Agustín Li Gambi (IJAN), and Tomás García Botta (MF Estudio Abogados). The discussion was moderated by Ida López, president of ALEA and the Mendoza IPJyC.
The second session, “The World Cup as a Stress Test: Performance, Risks, and Integrity of the Regulated Argentine Market,” featured José María Amondarain (BetWarrior Argentina), Federico Rutt (Casino Club), and Ignacio Lobos Oroño (Bplay), with Sebastián Vivot (LOTBA) serving as moderator.
Key Agenda Items
During the Assembly, participants addressed several institutional priorities, including updates to the 2026 National Report on Gambling in Argentina, incorporating new analytical variables related to betting habits, social perceptions, and risk factors.
The Gambling Map for the First Half of 2026 was also presented, providing regional information on authorized and regulated gambling offerings across the country.
Regarding professional development, pre-registration was announced for the 2027 cycle of the University Technical Program in Gaming Management and Administration, promoted by ALEA in partnership with UPATecO to support training and professionalization within the sector.
These updated information and analytical resources are intended to support strategic decision-making, strengthen regulatory policies, and promote the development of legal and responsible gaming.
The meeting reaffirmed ALEA’s commitment to federal coordination and public-private dialogue, aimed at anticipating future developments, addressing emerging challenges, and strengthening the mechanisms for regulating, monitoring, and protecting legal gaming in Argentina.
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