Curaçao Gaming Authority Confirms Board Resignation and Governmental Shift
The announcement follows recent reports that Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas has taken on a more direct role in overseeing the authority amid ongoing political uncertainty surrounding former Finance Minister Javier Silvania.
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed the resignation of its Supervisory Board and announced a change in political oversight, assuring that all licensing and regulatory operations will continue without disruption.
In a statement issued on 14 October, the regulator said the government has already begun the process of appointing new members to the Supervisory Board following its resignation in mid-September.
“The departure has no impact on the performance of the CGA’s supervisory duties, including the continued implementation of the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK),” the authority said.
The announcement follows recent reports that Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas has taken on a more direct role in overseeing the authority amid ongoing political uncertainty surrounding former Finance Minister Javier Silvania.
Formally established under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) in December 2024, the Curaçao Gaming Authority replaced the long-standing Gaming Control Board (GCB), which had regulated the country’s gaming sector since 1999.
The CGA’s formation marked a key step in Curaçao’s broader legislative reform, aimed at modernising the island’s regulatory framework and enhancing its standing with international partners.
Under the LOK, operators are required to undergo more rigorous due diligence, player protection, and compliance assessments before being granted new or transitional licences.
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