Argentina’s Chaco Province now requires public hearings for any proposed casinos or gambling halls before a call for tender is made so the public can have a say on matters.
The new law obligates the State Lottery to conduct public hearings in order to solicit local public opinion and ensure sure local residents stay informed.
Deputy Daniel Trabalon introduced the amendment two years ago, which changes Article 2 of the Chaco Province’s gaming law.
The amended law also provides more stringent gaming regulations regarding potential casino and gambling hall sites and their operations, while also helping to promote increased tourism via gaming.
The amended law is intended to prevent occurrences like the ill-fated 2010 proposal to build a casino in Chaco Province. Local public opinion was not sought, and local residents raised an uproar when it was announced, which killed the project.
