Cota Montaño Named Mexican Gaming Chief

Mexican politician Leonel Cota Montaño has been named the new director-general of Juegos y Sorteos, Mexico’s gambling authority, an appointment that will take effect in March.

Cota Montaño Named Mexican Gaming Chief

Last week, the head of the Mexican Secretariat for Home Affairs announced that Leonel Cota Montaño has been appointed director-general of Juegos y Sorteos, Mexico’s gaming authority, starting in March.

“Juegos y Sorteos issues the necessary permits for the development of gambling and betting events authorized by law and oversees that the relevant terms and conditions are rightfully met,” said Olga Sánchez Cordero, head of the Mexican Secretariat for Home Affairs. “I am sure that Mr. Leonel Cota Montaño is the right person to take over this role due to his wide experience in the field.

“Thanks to Leonel Cota Montaño’s experience, I am sure our agency Juegos y Sorteos will function in a very smooth manner,” she said.

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