Background
Argentina is a federation of provincial regulators. CABA closed for new entries (M&A only). BA Province more open. Mendoza and Córdoba up to 10 licences each with potential for new entries 2025.
How do you apply for the IPLyC/LOTBA licence?
Province-by-province application. Local entity per province. RENAPER biometric KYC.
How much does the IPLyC/LOTBA licence cost?
Each province licenses independently. CABA (LOTBA): 7 licences, all live, tender closed June 2024 (entry now via M&A only). BA Province (IPLyC): 7 licences, 4 live, 25% GGR, 15-year term.
How long does the IPLyC/LOTBA licence take?
Federal model: 23 provinces + CABA each license independently. Section 301 bis Criminal Code makes unlicensed offering criminal.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for IPLyC/LOTBA?
Provincial self-exclusion frameworks. AML under federal and provincial rules.
What are the marketing rules under IPLyC/LOTBA?
Federal ad ban bill in development; provincial rules vary.
The honest read
Each province requires separate compliance, but multi-province strategy via licensed local entities is workable. CABA closed window means M&A is the only entry route into Argentina's premier urban market.
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