The participation of GAT Expo’s team in the 9th Ibero-American Gaming Summit, held in Lima on May 27 and 28, underscores the organization’s growing role as a unifying force in the development of the legal gaming industry across Latin America.
The summit brought together key government authorities and industry leaders from Peru, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Mexico — countries where GAT Events holds its flagship trade shows and academic forums. Delegates from Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina also took part in the high-level panels and roundtables curated by José Ángel Fernández Siruela, CEO of JAK Comunicación.
Designed as a strategic platform to foster inter-institutional relationships, promote regional alliances, and project new opportunities for collaboration, the event reaffirmed the importance of cross-border dialogue to strengthen the sector.
Regional Highlights
- Peru, the host country, is advancing its regulation of online gaming and introducing new controls on informal betting.
- Colombia reaffirmed its leadership as a pioneer in iGaming regulation, achieving a historic revenue milestone.
- The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its online regulatory framework and promote responsible gaming.
- Puerto Rico presented growing opportunities in sports betting and route operations, along with enhanced responsible gaming measures.
- Mexico was represented by the General Director of Gaming and Raffles from SEGOB, highlighting the country’s current attractiveness for investment and development.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of Gaming & Technology Expo, commented:
“This summit clearly aligns with the GAT Events circuit and our 2025 roadmap. We are set to return to Mexico City on August 27–28, Bogotá on September 25, debut in Puerto Rico on October 28–29, and close the year in Santo Domingo on November 12–13. Each connection made and relationship strengthened during this summit will translate into meaningful action. We are especially grateful to our partners at SONAJA and the many professionals who welcomed us so warmly in Lima. I extend my sincere thanks to José Ángel Fernández for the opportunity to participate in this outstanding event.”
With more than 26 years of experience, GAT Events continues to promote the growth of regulated markets across Latin America through its international circuit of events, which combine top-tier commercial exhibitions, academic programming, and specialized networking opportunities.
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