Church urges stronger restrictions on online gambling advertising in Córdoba, Argentina
Bishop Adolfo Uriona met with Córdoba legislators to demand stricter regulations on online gambling, positing that it has an impact on public health and vulnerable populations.
Key Points
- Uriona criticized the surge in gambling ads, calling for a province-wide ban
- Lawmakers agreed to address the issue in the provincial legislature
- The Church proposed preventive campaigns, stricter controls for minors and harsher penalties for illegal gambling activities
The Bishop of Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Adolfo Uriona, has met with provincial lawmakers to advocate for stronger legislation to restrict online gambling and its advertising.
In a meeting with provincial legislators, he claimed the “avalanche of advertisements are increasing the number of gamblers without considering the consequences this has on public health.”
The bishop highlighted a recently approved ordinance in the city and called for a province-wide ban on online gambling advertising.
He added: “The business interests of a few cannot take precedence over protecting the health of our families, which is why we will continue to push the proposals we put forward in 2024 as a contribution to the community.”
Provincial legislators Victoria Busso, Alejandra Ferrero, Ariel Grich, Dante Rossi, Gregorio Hernández Maqueda and Rodrigo Agrelo attended the meeting, and agreed to address the issue in the Legislature.
Good to know: The Social Pastoral of Córdoba criticized the current law regulating online gambling as merely “a veneer” that needs significant improvement
The Church has proposed several measures, starting with a total ban on gambling advertising. Other initiatives include preventive campaigns, stricter controls to prevent minors from accessing betting platforms through filters and biometric identification.
Further actions include blocking gambling promotion in schools, prohibiting payment methods linked to social welfare accounts, and shutting down illegal gambling websites and related bank accounts. The Church also calls for harsher penalties for those enabling minors to gamble.
Additionally, it urges support programs for gambling addiction victims, especially youth and wants to ban public organizations like sports clubs from promoting online gambling.
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