WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao’s Justice Minister currently carries political responsibility for the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), although the gambling regulator’s Executive Board operates independently and reports directly to its Supervisory Board, according to an explanation released by the authority.
The CGA outlined the division of responsibilities as part of its public information series explaining the structure created under the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK).
Under the legislation, the CGA has a Supervisory Board consisting of at least three and no more than five members. The board supervises and advises the Executive Board and its members are appointed by national decree.
Appointments are made following a ministerial recommendation based on an approved profile and advice from the Stichting Bureau Toezicht en Normering Overheidsentiteiten (SBTNO).
The CGA said it has had two different Supervisory Boards since the LOK took effect in December 2024. The first served until approximately mid-September 2025. The current board began its work in March 2026.
Among its responsibilities, the Supervisory Board oversees and advises CGA management, approves the authority’s budget and management plan, approves the appointment of an external auditor and approves the annual report. It also provides direction necessary for the Executive Board to carry out its responsibilities.
The CGA operates as an independent public body entrusted by law with responsibilities in the public interest. Despite that independence, the legislation provides for political accountability through a government minister.
When the LOK initially entered into force, political responsibility for the CGA rested with the Minister of Finance. In September 2025, that responsibility was transferred by mandate to the Minister of Justice.
The distinction means that political responsibility rests with the minister, while the CGA’s management remains responsible for its regulatory operations and is accountable to the Supervisory Board.
The legislation nevertheless requires direct consultation between the regulator and government. According to the CGA, its Executive Board must meet with the responsible minister at least twice a year to discuss policy concerning Curaçao’s gambling sector.
The minister may also invite members of the Supervisory Board to participate in those consultations.
The CGA says the governance structure is designed to safeguard regulatory independence while maintaining supervision and political accountability as Curaçao implements its reformed gambling regime.