New casinos often launch with bigger bonuses and modern sites, but they have a shorter track record. These casinos accept players from Argentina and opened in the last two years; check the safety data before you deposit.
Can a new online casino get a licence in Argentina?
It depends on the jurisdiction. In July 2024 the City of Buenos Aires closed applications for new online gaming permits, so only platforms already authorised by LOTBA may operate there. Other provinces license platforms on their own schedules, and a site licensed in one province is not automatically authorised in another.
Many licensed platforms use web addresses ending in .bet.ar, but the domain alone is not proof of a licence. The reliable check is your provincial regulator's website: find the list of authorised platforms and compare the exact web address with the one in your browser. A licensed site should also verify your identity and location when you register.
Regulators regularly order unlicensed sites to be blocked, so a new site that is not on the list can disappear without notice. The Province of Buenos Aires itself has acknowledged that a large share of online betting there still goes through unregistered platforms.
Are new casinos safe for players in Argentina?
A new casino has fewer complaints simply because it has had fewer players. Look at the licence, the owner and whether the owner runs other casinos with a good record. Start with a small deposit and test a withdrawal early.
Online casinos are legal in Argentina only when licensed by the province or city where the player is located, and running unauthorised gambling is a criminal offence under the Penal Code.
Paying in ARS and local payment methods
Of the 7 casinos on this page, 2 let you play in ARS and 0 accept local payment methods.
Popular deposit methods for players in Argentina include Mercadopago, Cvu, Cbu and Transferencia. Playing in ARS avoids conversion fees on every deposit and withdrawal.
What to check at a new casino in Argentina
- Who owns the casino and what else they run
- The licence number and the regulator's register
- Withdrawal limits and processing times
- Early player complaints and how they were handled
Before you claim
- Check that the casino accepts players from Argentina before you register
- Read the bonus terms on the casino's own site
- Set a deposit limit in ARS before you start