Argentina assigns problem gambling responsibilities to Health Ministry
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Argentina amended its Ministries Law through Decree 771/2026, published on 21 August, to give the Health Ministry explicit responsibilities for problem gambling, Focus Gaming News reported. These cover prevention, awareness, training, research and care. The change expands the ministry’s remit without introducing additional restrictions on gambling businesses.
Why it matters
The Health Ministry gains explicit problem gambling responsibilities covering prevention, training, research and care without additional restrictions on gambling businesses.