Tag Archives: Neuquen
Argentina – Almost $2m gambled a week in Neuquén Province
According to data provided by Neuquén’s Provincial Institute of Gaming (IJAN), casinos in the province of Neuquén now generate more money than all of the lottery agencies combined taking 60 per cent of the $17m pesos (U.S$2m) generated weekly by gambling. Data collected by the institute found that combined, locals gamble around $894m pesos a…
Argentina – New law to restrict opening hours in Neuquén
The Committee for Labour Legislation in the provincial legislature assembly of Neuquén began debating a proposal put forward by law maker Eduardo Benitez yesterday regarding the restriction of opening hours for bingo halls, casinos and slot parlours. If the new bill is passed operators will be allowed to offer their services from midday until 5a.m…
Argentina – Calls to nationalise casinos gaining ground in Neuquén
More than 15,000 signatures have been signed in favour of nationalising casinos in the province of Neuquén. Plans to nationalise casinos were first announced in May by head of the local casino union and member of the local state legislature Raúl Godoy. According to the proposed new law 50 per cent of all profits would…
Argentina – Move to ban credit card use in casinos blocked
A move to block the use of credit card transactions in casinos and other gaming centres in the province of Neuquén has been blocked by the Provincial Institute of Gaming. The bill to ban debit and credit transactions through electronic terminals in casinos, racetracks and betting parlors had been initially been introduced by provincial MP’s…
