91 Land-Based Casinos in Argentina

Casinos in Argentina

The South American country with the most land-based casinos is Argentina. It has more than 90 large establishments, distributed among the 23 provinces and the Federal Capital, the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. In total, the casinos in the country of tango have more than 92 thousand slot machines, in addition you can play Blackjack, Punto y Banca, Craps, French or American Roulette, as well as poker in its exclusive rooms.

The presence of slot machines in Argentina stands out, created by the most important developers in the sector, such as Novomatic, IGT, Scientific Games Corporation, Microgaming, Playtech, EGT or VibraGaming.

Unlike other countries, in Argentina each province has the power to legislate and regulate games of chance. For this reason, each region has a regulatory body, which is responsible for supervising everything related to the industry.

The provinces in Argentina with the most casinos are Buenos Aires, which is also the largest region in the country, Misiones, Córdoba and Chubut, although other areas with a strong local industry such as Mendoza also stand out.

Shows and gastronomy in Argentine casinos

In the casinos, not everything is gambling, since they also offer a wide gastronomic offer, with restaurants and bars of all kinds, in addition to the live shows that can be enjoyed. It all depends on the place you visit, because you can find food fairs, cafeterias, as well as luxury restaurants. There is something for everyone.

Likewise, the establishments have free WIFI, parking service, valet parking, as well as gift shops or VIP lounges. As far as hours are concerned, the opening is different depending on the casino and they are open until dawn, although there are some that close at six in the morning and others that are even open 24 hours, such as the Casino Buenos Aires.

Rules for visiting casinos in Argentina
For its part, admission is free for those over 18 years of age and there is no dress code in the gambling halls, although there is also the option of VIP lounges with more formal attire and cocktails. Both Argentines and foreigners should only show their ID or passport that proves their age.

In the casinos of Argentina there are different forms of payment, be it cash, debit cards, credit or tickets purchased on the premises. It is worth noting that generally card bets are only made in Argentine pesos and the prizes are in the same currency, while in the case of betting in dollars, tickets must be purchased in cash.

The establishments are grouped in the Association of Lotteries, Quinielas and State Casinos of Argentina, which provides advice and support to the regional organizations that control and supervise the industry. These agencies are responsible for ensuring proper functioning and combating illegal gambling, which is very strong in Argentina, because despite the control, there are still clandestine casinos and the news of the dismantling of an illegal premises is common.

In Argentina, illegal betting is punishable by article 301 of the Criminal Code, which establishes penalties of 3 to 6 years for anyone who manages, operates or organizes games of chance without authorization.

Choose only the best and proven casinos in Argentina near you, casinos with hotels and restaurants, show programs, for an adult gambling holiday.

If you are not ready to visit a large casino, where there may be a dress code and mandatory registration, you may be interested in the nearest slot halls, or online casinos.