San Juan Moves Towards Regulated iGaming Market With Five Licences
Argentina.- 13 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Argentina’s San Juan province is moving towards the formalisation of its iGaming market and plans to issue five licences for online sports betting and gambling.
The provincial Caja de Acción Social, CAS, confirmed that the regulatory process is now in its final stage.
Five Licences Planned
The new framework will allow legal online platforms to operate within the province.
CAS intends to limit the market to five authorised operators, which will be required to comply with conditions established under the forthcoming regulations.
Focus on the Legal Market
One of the main objectives is to channel demand towards regulated operators.
The province wants to reduce the presence of illegal platforms while increasing its ability to supervise digital gambling activity.
Compliance and Oversight
CAS President Juan Pablo Medina said future licensees will be subject to standards covering:
- Regulatory compliance.
- Integrity.
- Supervision.
- Tax reporting.
The model is intended to create a more transparent and controlled environment for both players and authorities.
Consumer Protection
The regulatory framework is also designed to strengthen player protection through supervised and audited platforms.
San Juan believes the growth of digital entertainment requires dedicated regulatory tools capable of keeping pace with the market.
Regional Self-Exclusion
In parallel, the province is working with Mendoza and San Luis on a responsible gambling agreement.
The initiative aims to establish Argentina’s first coordinated regional self-exclusion register.
Next Steps or Impact
CAS must now complete the regulatory framework before launching the tender process for the five licences.
No public details have yet been provided on tender dates, licence fees, licence duration or specific technical requirements.
The initiative positions San Juan among the Argentine provinces seeking to formalise iGaming through a limited-operator model and stronger regulatory control.
Editó: @fonta
