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Help with gambling: helplines and programs in your province
If gambling is costing you money, sleep or relationships, you don't have to wait until you hit bottom to ask for help. The helplines on this page are the ones published by each province's official regulators.
Mental health emergency
If you are in danger or thinking of harming yourself, call now. The line answers across the country, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
0800-999-0091«La Línea Nacional de Orientación y Apoyo en la Urgencia de Salud Mental 0800-999-0091 es un servicio de atención confidencial que funciona las 24 horas, los 365 días del año.»Línea Nacional de Orientación y Apoyo en la Urgencia de Salud Mental · argentina.gob.ar · copia del 01/11/2026Translation (not official): “The National Helpline for Guidance and Support in Mental Health Emergencies 0800-999-0091 is a confidential service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”National Helpline for Guidance and Support in Mental Health Emergencies · argentina.gob.ar · copy of 1 Nov 2026
Helplines by province
15 of 24 jurisdictions with a verified helpline of their own
Catamarca
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Chaco
Responsible Gambling — Lotería Chaqueña
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (casinos, gaming rooms and venues authorized by Lotería Chaqueña) · term: 4 years · official page
Chubut
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Helpline for problem gambling (Lotería de la Ciudad)
Self-exclusion: LOTBA Self-Exclusion Program · term: 2 years · official page
Minimum age: 18 years
Córdoba
Responsible Gambling Program (Lotería de Córdoba) · free helpline · 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Minimum age: 18 years
Corrientes
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (Lotería Correntina) · term: 1 (one) year · official page
Entre Ríos
IAFAS Responsible Gambling Department (Prevenjuego) · free helpline
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (IAFAS, Entertainment Rooms and Casinos of Entre Ríos) · term: irrevocable for one year · official page
Formosa
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Jujuy
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
La Pampa
DAFAS (Social Security Institute) — inquiries and self-exclusion procedures · Monday to Friday, 7 to 13
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (DAFAS) · term: two years
La Rioja
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Self-exclusion: Self-Exclusion Form (AJALaR) · official page
Mendoza
Responsible Gambling Program (Instituto Provincial de Juegos y Casinos) · Monday to Friday, 8 to 14
Self-exclusion: Single Register of Self-Excluded Persons of Mendoza (RUAM) · term: from a minimum of three months to a maximum of five years · official page
Misiones
IPLyC S.E. Responsible Gambling Program · free helpline
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (casinos and online platforms licensed by IPLyC S.E.) · term: 2 (two) years · official page
Minimum age: 18 years
Neuquén
Responsible Gambling Program (IJAN) · Monday to Friday, 8 to 15
Self-exclusion: Provincial Register of Self-Excluded Persons (IJAN) · official page
Minimum age: 18 years
Provincia de Buenos Aires
Compulsive Gambling Prevention and Assistance Program · free helpline
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion from gaming venues in Buenos Aires Province · term: 2 years · official page
Minimum age: 18 years
Río Negro
Línea de Orientación al Jugador Problemático (Lotería de Río Negro)
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (Río Negro gaming venues) · term: two (2) years · official page
Salta
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (all venues in the Province of Salta) · term: minimum of 1 year · official page
San Juan
Responsible Gambling Office — Caja de Acción Social · free helpline · Monday to Friday, 08 to 12
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion from Casino Rooms (Caja de Acción Social) · term: 4 years · official page
San Luis
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Santa Cruz
We did not find a provincial helpline on an official page that we could save. Use the national helpline: 0800-999-0091.
Minimum age: 18 years
Santa Fe
Virtual Guidance and Care Center (APRECOD, Ministry of Health) · free helpline · every day of the year, 8 to 24
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion (casinos, online platforms, Lotería de Santa Fe offices)
Santiago del Estero
“Responsible Gambling” Program — Caja Social de Santiago del Estero (contact) · Monday to Friday, 7:45 to 13:30
Tierra del Fuego
IPRA Responsible Gambling Department — Ushuaia
Tucumán
Responsible Gambling — Caja Popular de Ahorros (Ley 8986)
Self-exclusion: Self-exclusion register (Ley 8986, art. 8) · term: six (6) months
Minimum age: 18 years
Every number comes from an official page that we saved with its date; if we can't find it, we don't make it up. Full review of the package: 9 Feb 2027 at the latest.
What self-exclusion is
You request it
It is a voluntary request to not be allowed to gamble for a period of time. Each province has its own program and its own term: the one listed above is the one stated on the official page.
If you are helping someone
Listening without judging helps more than a scolding. Share this page: the helpline for their province is above.