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CGA says Curaçao gambling oversight sits with justice ministry

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Curaçao’s Gaming Authority said it falls under the Ministry of Justice, led by Shalten Hato, under an 19 August portfolio order. The CGA said board departures followed the portfolio change and it is appointing replacements; licensing and supervisory work, including implementation of the National Ordinance on Gaming, would continue uninterrupted.

The clarification identifies the ministry responsible for the CGA while licensing and supervision continue during board appointments.

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