Guides to online casinos in Argentina
Legality province by province, how to verify a licence, tax on winnings, WhatsApp scams and everything worth knowing before you deposit.
- Are online casinos legal in Argentina? The law province by province in 2026
Yes, when the operator holds a licence from your province. There is no national licence: CABA (LOTBA) and the Provincia de Buenos Aires (IPLyC) have operating markets, other provinces have a law on paper and several are debating one. How to check a licence, which taxes are withheld and what happens without a licence.
Updated September 24, 2026
- WhatsApp and Mercado Pago casinos: how the scams work and how to play safely in Argentina (2026)
The 'casinos' that operate through WhatsApp or Telegram and take payment by Mercado Pago transfer to personal accounts hold no licence from any province. We explain how the scheme works, the warning signs, what to do if you have already transferred money and which licensed operators genuinely accept Mercado Pago.
Updated September 22, 2026