More than 100 law students attended the regulator’s first workshop on its responsibilities and the risks of illegal gambling
Early engagement with future legal professionals forms part of the regulator’s effort to improve understanding of Bolivia’s gambling rules and discourage participation in unauthorised activities.
The Bolivian Gaming Control Authority, known as the AJ, delivered its first institutional awareness workshop for students studying law at Franz Tamayo University, or UNIFRANZ.
More than 100 students took part in the session in La Paz.
Students learn about the AJ’s responsibilities
The workshop explained the AJ’s principal functions, regulatory powers and responsibilities within Bolivia’s gaming sector.
Students also received information about gambling activities that operate outside the country’s legal framework. The regulator discussed the risks associated with participating in illegal games and the importance of identifying authorised operations.
The session sought to promote prevention, personal responsibility and respect for the law among students who may later work in legal, regulatory or public-sector roles.
Legal education supports prevention
AJ Executive Director Juan B. Orihuela Urquieta highlighted the value of creating educational opportunities for university students, particularly those preparing for careers in law.
The initiative gives students direct access to information about the regulator’s work while connecting their academic studies with current enforcement and compliance issues.
UNIFRANZ presented Orihuela with a Certificate of Distinction in recognition of his participation and contribution to the students’ professional education.
The AJ has indicated that outreach to younger generations can support a wider culture of legality and improve public awareness of the difference between authorised gaming and illegal activity.
