The regulator confirms operations continue after its Supervisory Board resigned and ministerial oversight moved to the Ministry of Justice.

Key Points

• The Supervisory Board of the Curaçao Gaming Authority resigned in mid-September.
• Ministerial responsibility for the CGA transferred from Finance to Justice.
• Licensing and supervisory functions to continue without disruption.

Curaçao Gaming Authority Announces Supervisory Board Resignations

Officials of the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) reported the Supervisory Board’s step down and also noted changes in political oversight, which will continue as we go along with the licensing and regulatory processes. A 14 October statement revealed government officials began selecting new Supervisory Board members following resignations in mid-September. According to the CGA: “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).”

This update came after reports indicating Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas increased his involvement in authority management during political instability concerning former Finance Minister Javier Silvania. Government reports that on 19th August 2025, CGA was taken over by the Ministry of Justice. In December 2024, the Curaçao Gaming Authority was established via the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), which put in place what had been the role of the Gaming Control Board (GCB) that had been in charge since 1999.

CGA Reorganisation Strengthens Curaçao’s Regulatory Framework

Legislative changes brought in the reorganisation of the CGA, which in turn updated Curaçao’s regulatory framework and improved international stakeholder confidence. Operators face enhanced due diligence, player protection and compliance requirements under LOK before obtaining new or transitional licences.

Late 2024 saw the former GCB reject irregularity claims, stating fees flowed through government accounts and LOK implementation would bring tighter accountability standards. Political changes haven’t stopped the CGA from advancing LOK implementation while handling domestic and international operator applications. New Supervisory Board appointments should conclude in the upcoming weeks.