Abinader names three members to the Gambling Council

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has appointed Julio César Castaños Guzmán, José Julio Antonio de la Altagracia Cross Frías, and José Delio Ares Guzmán as members of the Gambling Council through Decree No. 810-26.

The council serves as the regulatory and supervisory authority of the General Directorate of Gambling (DGJA).

The appointments were made pursuant to Article 9, paragraph 8, of Law No. 86-26, enacted on September 22, 2026, which establishes that three members of the Gambling Council are appointed by the president, in accordance with the law.