Lottery tickets are legal in Argentina, with gambling activities regulated on a provincial basis rather than through federal legislation. The Instituto Provincial de Lotería y Casinos in Buenos Aires is an independent state entity dedicated to the exploitation and administration of gambling games within the province, ensuring resources are distributed for community benefit and social inclusion policies (1). Each province operates its own regulatory framework, with authorities responsible for issuing licenses and overseeing lottery operations within their jurisdictions.
The Buenos Aires Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos is tasked with overseeing the province's regulated gambling industry and serves as the body to grant licenses to interested operators. The legalization and introduction of rules concerning gambling practices falls under the purview of the provincial governments, with Buenos Aires being the first province to comprehensively regulate online gaming services (2). Provincial lottery institutes work collaboratively to establish best practices and maintain standards across different jurisdictions.
"Upon introducing Decree 181, provincial lawmakers have pointed out that the regulation of online gambling has been prompted by the need for illegal gambling to be eradicated as well as gambling fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes to be prevented."
The Instituto Provincial de Juegos y Casinos in Mendoza Province similarly oversees all official and regulated gaming offerings, including lottery products, under provincial law. These provincial institutes ensure compliance with legal requirements, transparency standards, and player protection measures (1). The regulatory structure guarantees that lottery operations maintain integrity while generating revenues that support public services and community development programs throughout their respective provinces.
Source:
https://informacionoficial.mendoza.gob.ar/juegosycasinos/
https://www.soloazar.com/en/category/legislation/buenos-aires-regulates-online-gambling
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
