The Iberoamerican Gaming Summit
The flagship annual event bringing together key regulators of the region will hold its 9th edition as an open registration forum on May 28th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Lima, Peru.
Focus and Objectives of the Summit
This forum will feature authorities and key industry players from various Latin American countries, as well as international companies and sector associations, promoting idea exchange and experience sharing. Regulator and operator participants are expected to collaborate in crafting a more modern and harmonized regulatory framework, aligned with regional trends.
Centered around the theme “Innovation and Regulation: The Future of Gaming in Latam,” organizers confirm participation from representatives of Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Puerto Rico, with Peru serving as the institutional host:
- María de Lourdes Ramírez, Director General of Juegos y Sorteos of Mexico
- Luis Filipe Coelho, Director of Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service of Portugal
- Idalynn Ortiz, Licensing Director of Gaming, Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
- Julio Rivera, Compliance Manager at Puerto Rico Gaming Commission
- Julio César Alvarado, General Director of Ecuador’s National Lottery
- Rosa María Muñoz, Compliance and Regulation Manager at Ecuador’s National Lottery
- Vivien Villagrán Acuña, Superintendent of ** Casinos and Gaming Machines** in Chile
- Claudia Álvarez Troncoso, Director of Casinos and Gaming at Ministry of Finance, Dominican Republic
- Marco Emilio Hincapié Ramírez, President of Coljuegos, Colombia
- Fabio Augusto Marcorin, Deputy Secretary of Monitoring and Control of Prizes and Bets, Brazilian Ministry of Finance
- Madeleine Burns Vidaurrázaga, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru
- Yuri Guerra, General Director of Casino Games and Slot Machines at Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism
Regulation and Growth of Gaming in Peru
Since implementing regulations for sports betting and remote gaming in February 2024, Peru has become the third country in Latin America to establish clear rules for this activity. This regulation has authorized 60 technology platforms, registered 280 service providers, and approved 5,296 physical betting venues. The regulatory authority’s General Director, Engineer Yuri Guerra Padilla, highlighted that “this regulation formalized the digital sector”, fostering a trustworthy environment for operators and users, while opening new investment opportunities, driving digital entertainment, and strengthening tax revenues.
Value of the Summit and Key Topics
“The Iberoamerican Summit is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge that helps reinforce and standardize protocols and regulations across the gaming industry in the region. The extensive participation of countries will allow operators and manufacturers to strengthen relationships with public authorities and improve information exchange mechanisms, stated Yuri Guerra.
International companies such as Cirsa, GLI, Sharp Vision, Sportium, Novomatic, Apuesta Total, Kaizen Gaming, Atomo Gaming, and sector associations like AIEJA and ALASCA will also participate as sponsors.
As outlined in the program, this edition promises to be a key space for exploring trends and challenges shaping the gaming industry in Ibero-America. Sector leaders will discuss strategic topics such as digitalization, the rise of iGaming, artificial intelligence, responsible gaming, adaptation of land-based gaming amidst online growth, and fiscal challenges in an increasingly digital environment. The program, featuring presentations, debates, and networking opportunities, aims to promote a more innovative, secure, and sustainable gaming industry across the region.
According to the organizer, José Ángel Fernández of JAK Comunicación, "the event highlights markets with the greatest growth potential, typically those with political stability. This is because proper regulation of new forms of gaming and betting is essential for the industry. Additionally, if the region has a strong economy that boosts the competitiveness of companies, the chances of success increase. The industry is constantly changing and evolving". Fernández also mentioned that "this event is the perfect place for both the public and private sectors to meet, explore business opportunities, and assess development potential in different markets". Finally, he emphasized that “the participation of international companies and sector associations brings global experience, strengthening the value of the forum. This facilitates the creation of strategic alliances, enriches discussions, and broadens the visibility and reach of the event, positioning it as an essential space for the development of a more innovative, secure, and sustainable gaming industry in Iberoamerica.”