José Aníbal Aguirre, Cao of Gat, Gaming & Technology, and Miguel Ángel Ochoa, President of Aieja, the Association of Licensees, Operators, and Providers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry, have announced an agreement to build on the shared experience at Gat Caribe Cancún. They are expanding the horizons of the new trade show in Mexico by moving the venue to Mexico City on August 20-21, 2025.
With this announcement and the alliance for next year in Mexico City, several brands have already decided to establish their presence at Gat Expo Mexico 2025. This event promises to be a milestone for the Latin American gaming industry. José Aníbal Aguirre stated: “The involvement of Ainsworth, Pragmatic Play, Novomatic, Merkur, Interblock, and other multinational companies that have reached out today is a significant boost for launching this new project. Of course, the Mexican industry connected to Aieja is the cornerstone of Gat Expo Mexico 2025, which is shaping up to be one of the most relevant fairs on the continent. It will feature innovative programming, including events like an exclusive golf tournament for casino operators and the 5th International Aieja Convention.”
Registration Data Highlights Executive Presence from Four Continents
The event held last week at the Cancun International Center featured academia, booth exhibitions, and networking—three must-attend components that drew business representatives from various segments of the gambling ecosystem in Mexico. Executives from global brands across four continents attended, focused on current and future investment and expansion projects in Mexico.
The 31 countries represented by 320 business delegates visiting Gat Caribe Cancún included Germany, the Netherlands Antilles, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Bulgaria, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Spain, the United States, Israel, Ireland, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Uruguay, Venezuela, and, of course, Mexico.
Sponsors and Exhibitors Who Made Gat Caribe Cancún Possible
The first trade show in Mexico was supported by sponsors and exhibitors such as Pragmatic Play, 1xBet, BetConstruct, Kushki, Juancito Sport, Tonder, Betandeal, First, Amusnet, BlumonPay, Cactus Gaming, BetConnections/Sprint Gaming, GamingTec, Omnivisix, Mobadoo, Nuvei, Expanse Studios, Wamaberry, Symetry, Plataforma AV, Wallet MX, Bya Group, and Prometeo/Oklahoma.
Mexican Esports Ecosystem Joins Gat Esports
A key meeting with the esports ecosystem also took place at Gat Caribe Cancún. During the event, Gat’s Ceo met with leaders from Ace Esports, a renowned tournament organizer in Mexico and Latin America. The parties preliminarily agreed to develop an action plan to impact and expand communities in the region's vibrant esports market. They aim to host national and international championships that spotlight the best teams and players from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and Colombia, with the goal of participating in European tournaments in 2026.
Aieja Assembly
On Tuesday, November 26, during Gat Caribe Cancún, Aieja held its 52nd Assembly outside its usual Mexico City location for the first time. Over 130 members and special guests attended. Gat Expo, a partner of the organization since 2023, will join its Corporate Social Responsibility Commission and support its communication programs and initiatives.
Gat Events 2025 Calendar
Gaming & Technology Expo confirms the following event dates for next year:
Gat Expo Cartagena: April 28-30, 2025
Gat Expo Mexico City: August 20-21, 2025
Gat Expo Bogotá: September 18, 2025
Gat Expo Santo Domingo: November 6-7, 2025
Additionally, Gat Events will participate in Ice Barcelona on January 20-22, 2025, promoting updates and opportunities within the Latin American entertainment industry.
Participating Brands at Gat Caribe Cancún
178 leading companies in the gambling industry across various verticals—land-based casinos, online casinos, retail betting, virtual games, casino furniture, and general equipment—participated at Cancún Center. New payment methods, cybersecurity, casino management, and event production were also part of the gaming ecosystem showcased at Gat Events.