In Buenos Aires, a significant trend is emerging as teenagers increasingly engage in online gambling, with reports showing that nearly 25% of local students aged 12 to 19 have tried it. Driven by a desire for quick money amid rising poverty, this behavior poses serious concerns for experts emphasizing the need for regulatory reform. However, discussions around this regulation are contentious, especially with President Javier Milei threatening to veto a bill aimed at protecting youth from online gambling's dangers.
At age 18, Carla took up online gambling, and almost all of her friends from school are involved in some way. They admit it's a problem.
The ombudsman of Buenos Aires reported that nearly a quarter of students aged 12 to 19 had gambled online, with 67% motivated by the need for fast cash.
As poverty rises in Argentina, experts fear that online betting will become more tempting and that illegal platforms will proliferate despite the need for reform.
Regulating online gambling has become contentious, especially under President Javier Milei, who opposes a recent reform bill aimed at protecting vulnerable youth.
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