The commercial exhibition on the second day of Gat Showcase Santo Domingo opened to the public on September 19th in the Anacaona Hall of the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino.
The exhibition hall gathered more than 460 national operators of casinos, sports betting, lottery agencies, and electronic lotteries. The official registration data also shows executives from 12 countries, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Chile. Additionally, the presence of technology multinationals from China and Korea is noteworthy.
The integration and gathering of the gaming industry in Latin America, and specifically in Santo Domingo, confirms the international commercial interest this nation is generating. After two intense days of conferences, exhibitions, and networking, this event has marked a turning point for the gaming industry in the region. The high level of business delegates, leaders, authorities, and key players in the sector highlights the commitment of the participating countries and the Dominican Republic to the sustainable and regulated growth of this economic sector, with all its challenges and opportunities.
Gat Events highlights the attendance on the second day of the event by the President of the National Horse Racing Commission of the Dominican Republic, Francisco Garibaldi Pavonessa, who joined the authorities present in the academic program. This program included the regulator of the Dominican Republic, the Ombudsman, the Gaming Commission of Puerto Rico, the Presidents of Cibelae and the National Lottery of El Salvador, the Board of Social Protection of Costa Rica, and the Innovation Manager of the Lottery of Concepción in Chile.
José Aníbal Aguirre, Ceo of Gat Events, stated: "The importance of this meeting is evident, and the great moment the Dominican Republic is experiencing with the presence of the Ministry of Finance, led by Deputy Treasury Minister Derby De Los Santos and the Director of Casinos and Gambling, Claudia Álvarez, who participated actively both in yesterday's training and conferences, and today’s exhibition. As speakers, they were actively engaged, and from their stand, designated by the organization as a Special Guest, they attended numerous inquiries from a highly qualified audience. I would like to highlight and thank the collaboration of Yamile Gutiérrez from G&G Studio Legal, David Moniz, and the Adcj, and the support from the sponsors who have trusted in our management, such as Pragmatic Play, Raza Carreras, Digitain, BetConstruct, Juancito Sport, Gli, Loteka, La Primera, Orkapi, Aristocrat, Cirsa, and VU Security. Additionally, the massive participation of the local industry, which has supported us decisively, is remarkable."
David Moniz, President of the Dominican Association of Casinos, commented on the event: "It has been a spectacular day, never seen before in the Dominican Republic. For me, it is a great honor to be part of this dream. In this edition, we have seen the efforts of previous editions materialize, and without a doubt, it will drive the advancements in the sector in my country and in future editions of this event."
The exhibition areas featured land-based equipment, online platforms, and specialized services for the entertainment industry, including cybersecurity, legal advice, and more. Exhibitors: Raza Carreras, Igc, Igt, G&G Studio Legal, Cecomsa, Orkapi, Core-T, Digitain, Golden Race, Ribels Srl, Red Atm, Mobadoo, Adcj, Zuum, Blue Tower Games, Lotobet, Coincaex, Asocol.
The Gaming & Technology tour continues, and next, it will land in Cancún from November 26 to 28, with the support of the Mexican Association of Licensees, Operators, and Providers of the Entertainment and Betting Industry (Aieja).