Yuri Guerra Padilla has 15 years of experience in public management, and held the position on an interim basis since February of this year after the departure of Eduardo Sevilla Echavarría. In this way, it takes on this challenge with the aim of strengthening controls and guaranteeing transparency in the sector. His appointment seeks to promote the development of a gaming industry that operates under strict standards of legality and social responsibility.

The new general director has expressed his commitment to working collaboratively with the different entities and companies in the sector to ensure compliance with current regulations and promote responsible gaming practices. Likewise, it will focus on implementing strategies that contribute to the prevention of money laundering and the fight against illegal activities related to gambling.

This designation comes at a key time for the industry, which has experienced significant growth in recent years and faces new challenges in an increasingly digitalized environment. Guerra Padilla's experience and vision will be instrumental in addressing these challenges and promoting a safe and regulated gaming environment in the country.

The casino gaming and slot machine community has received the news with positive expectations, hoping that under his leadership important advances will be made in the regulation and supervision of the sector.

With this designation, the Executive Branch reaffirms its commitment to guaranteeing efficient and transparent management of gambling in Peru, protecting the interests of consumers and contributing to the economic development of the country.