Nine deputies are in the sports betting business

[Dolores]

Sociologists say sports betting is a cancer that has spread throughout the nation since the days of the Leonel Fernández presidencies. Diario Libre reports that at least nine deputies in Congress are prosperous businessmen with major investments in sports betting businesses. The newspaper points out how the legislators are ironically on the culture, sports and youth committees in Congress.

The legislators with investments in sports betting include:Eduardo Espiritusanto Castillo, deputy for La Romana for Fuerza del Pueblo (FP). Bancas Eduard.Domingo Eusebio de León Mascaro, Santo Domingo-PLD. La Solución.Juan Carlos Echavarria Milané of the PLD. Bancas Joselito.Carlos José Gil Rodriguez of the PLD. La Dinámica.Manuel Miguel Florián Terrero (Barahona-PRM). Los Mellizos.Melvin Alexis Lara Melo (PRM). Banca Alex LaraOrlando Antonio Martinez Peña (Monseñor Nouel-PRM). Bancas OM...

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[CristoRey]

I'm shocked.

 

[SKY]

 

[Big]

betting on games and peleas de gallos are two of my favorite events. Never had a problem at any of the betting venues.

 

[Pikobello]

How do you think they finance there political career?

 

[Caonabo]

Sports wagering is LEGAL and licensed within the RD, so I do not see what all the stink is about.
Legal businessmen.

 

[bob saunders]

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They missed Edwin Mejia the PLD deputy for Jarabacoa/Constanza.

 

[Big]

you show me a politician that comes out against wagering on peleas de gallos and I will show you a loser

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

Sports wagering is LEGAL and licensed within the RD
Legal businessmen.

And you know what they say about owning a casino in my country of origin:
"Some days you make money, other days...you make more ‼️ "
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