"Public places with the presence of children" are off-limits to slot machines in Paraguay.
After 90 days from the date of publication in the country's Official Gazette (20 April), the provision will be put into effect.
Aiming to "protect children and adolescents against the influence and risks derived from electronic games of chance that operate outside casinos or authorised gaming venues, in order to avoid possible harm that affects their physical and mental health," the law's wording stated that its target demographic was young people.
Markets, pantries, hairdressers, pharmacies, fast food joints, and "any business dedicated to gambling," like a casino, are all considered "public places with the presence of children" where slot machines are forbidden by law.
Local governments have the authority to levy fines on businesses that are determined to have broken the law. Services for those struggling with gambling addictions would get funding from fines.
Furthermore, in order to avoid underage players, identification is needed for any type of gaming.