Argentine Football Association’s President to analyze changes on betting system in the country

The possibility to change PRODE and become massive was welcomed by games of chance workers. Through a press release, it indicated that "the implementation of changes in the Prode system would allow to make it more attractive for bettors, and so it would boost the creation of employment to face future demand.”

The entity rejected the negative comments of a business sector to possible changes and reminded that "Prode fell into decline despite the efforts made by current governor Daniel Scioli, and now it has a very small market share, compared to other games and even illegal gaming.”

The situation mainly affects B and C divisions, but would also put in doubt the start of the premier league tournament (called Apertura). "I cannot confirm that football will start in August. If there are no new resources, we will not be able to start an activity in which general expenses cannot be covered,” warned Grondona recently.

Grondona added that "even AFA has run out of resources and we might have problems in two months.” AFA president wants television to increase the fee it pays in order to broadcast the matches and event will try to revive the PRODE.

The possibility that the tournament won’t start was also raised by head of the footballer’s association, Sergio Marchi, who said that "the state, businessmen and managers have to define new rules for the Argentinian football.”