The Directorate of Casinos of the Ministry of Finance of the Dominican Republic, the Ibero-American Corporation of Lotteries (CIBELAE), regulators from Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, the Dominican Association of Casino Gaming (ADCJ), and major suppliers of casino equipment, online gaming platforms, traditional lottery, sports betting, and renowned Dominican companies are gearing up to participate in GAT Showcase Santo Domingo.
Next week, on September 18 and 19, the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino will host an academic and commercial event aligned with the current development of the industry. This follows the recent regulation of online gaming, marking a turning point in the history of gaming and betting in the Caribbean country, which shows positive growth figures. The latest report from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) concludes that the economy of the Dominican Republic has grown by 23.2% in recent years, boosting the indicators in the Central American region.
Gaming & Technology Expo has brought together entrepreneurs and industry leaders from the Dominican Republic and neighboring countries in three consecutive events held in 2021, 2022, and 2023 in Punta Cana, featuring a strong academic component and exhibition booths. In 2024, the organization responded to the suggestion of local operators and authorities to move the event to the nation's capital.
GAT Events highlights that for the first time, Claudia Álvarez Troncoso, Director of Casinos and Gambling, will participate as a special guest in the academic agenda with a presentation titled Regulatory Progress in Gambling Supervision in the Dominican Republic. She will share the stage with Esmeralda Britton from Costa Rica’s Social Protection Board, Juan Carlos Santaella Marchán from the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission, Javier Milián, President of CIBELAE and the National Lottery of El Salvador. Additionally, the Innovation and Development Manager of Lotería de Concepción from Chile, invited by CIBELAE and GAT Events, will also be in attendance.
Program:
Wednesday, September 18
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Academy
Local and international authorities, industry experts, and entrepreneurs will discuss various key topics in the sector, including anti-money laundering prevention, cybersecurity and fraud control, artificial intelligence applied to lotteries, the benefits of regulated online gaming, and the impact of the casino's productive chain on the Dominican economy, among others.
Thursday, September 19
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition
Attendees will have the opportunity to view equipment, products, and services such as slot machines and roulette for casinos, online gaming, sports betting, lottery services, payments, compliance, and more. They will also interact directly with the most advanced technological solutions in the industry.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, adds: "We are very excited because the response has been a success, and we know that GAT Showcase Santo Domingo will leave a significant mark on the evolution of this wonderful industry, with many commercial alliances and new businesses. I would also like to invite you to join us for a reception following the academic session on Wednesday the 18th, at the iconic Merengue Bar in the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel, where there will be a live Dominican orchestra and a top-tier DJ. This networking event is made possible thanks to the support of Juancito Sport and Star Sport."
Sponsors: Pragmatic Play, Raza Carreras, Digitain, BetConstruct, GLI, Juancito Sport, Loteka, La Primera, Orkapi, Aristocrat, Cirsa, VU Security.
Exhibitors: IGT, IGC, G&G Studio Legal, Cecomsa, Orkapi, Zovrex, Digitain, Ribel SRL, Red ATM, Mobadoo, ADCJ, Blue Tower Games, Lotobet, Coincaex, Asocol.
Special Guest: Directorate of Casinos and Gambling DR.