The Congress of Uruguay has announced that it will resume its debate on whether to legalize online gambling in March. The deliberation on online gambling is needed following a near two-year hiatus on the matter, following the Chamber of Senators’ approval of an Online Gambling Bill in August 2022.
Uruguay’s designated Bill is reported to have been stuck under review by Committees of the House of Representatives, due to opposition to further liberalise Uruguay’s gambling sector.
Proposals endorsed by the Senate, called for the Ministry of Finance to establish a new register to license online gambling firms.
The bill further proposes creating a fund within the General Directorate of Casinos, which would allocate 5-8% of gross income to prevent online gambling harm and fund treatment.
