The IPJyC Mendoza launched a new edition of the program "The most battery-conscious agency".
Argentina.- The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos of Mendoza (IPJyC Mendoza), chaired by Ida López, resumed an initiative focused on environmental care.
The IPJyC, through the Social Responsibility Management, invites again all the Quiniela agencies in the Province of Mendoza to collect used batteries as part of the program "The most battery-conscious agency".
The goal of this initiative, which is now in its seventh edition, is to reduce the environmental impact caused by improper disposal of the same. A recognition will be awarded to the agency that collects the most batteries.
The used batteries are taken to a recycling plant, where mercury is separated from other metals and the rest of the materials can be recovered. Currently, according to the agency, the pollution generated by batteries can last up to 500 years.
In January, the Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos shared the new obligations imposed in the regulatory application regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, which are effective from January 2, 2025, in order to comply with the Resolution UIF 194/2023 – 243/2023.
In this regard, the Mendoza gaming regulatory body detailed the documentation that the client must present at the time of prize collection, conversion of values, and/or exchange of chips for money.
From the IPJyC, it was explained that the measure aims to contribute to an early and effective prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing.
