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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — November 2025. Today, November 12, the Teatro La Fiesta Hall at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino becomes the main stage for the academic meeting of GAT Expo Santo Domingo, taking place continuously from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This event marks the closing of the GAT Events 2025 Circuit, featuring sessions of knowledge and debate that address key topics such as regulatory updates, technical compliance, digital transformation, responsible gaming, and corporate sustainability. The program consolidates the Dominican Republic as a strategic market and regional benchmark for its diversity and regulatory progress within the Caribbean and Latin America.
The opening ceremony will feature David Moniz, President of the Dominican Association of Gaming Casinos (ADCJ); Juan Antonio Del Jesús, President of FENABANCA; Yamile Gutiérrez, Director of GAT Santo Domingo and Partner at G&G Studio Legal; and José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, who will welcome national authorities and international delegates.
Regional Dialogue and Legal Evolution
The first panel, “From the Caribbean to the Andes: Regulatory Advances in the Region,” will be moderated by Edgar Pagán, Deputy Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission, and will feature Marco Emilio Hincapié (President of Coljuegos, Colombia), Adams Pérez (Puerto Rico Gaming Commission), and Yamile Gutiérrez (G&G Studio Legal). The experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for collaboration and improvement among aligned markets.
Dominican Industry: Vision and Challenges
The second session, “Casinos RD: Vision 2025–2026,” led by David Moniz, brings together executives from IGC (local manufacturer of slot machines and roulette), Empresas EE Edmon Elías, and Comar Dominicana, to discuss investment, sustainability, and competitiveness in the country’s land-based gaming ecosystem.
Following that, the panel “Current Status and Draft Law on Games of Chance in the Dominican Republic” will bring together representatives from the ADCJ, ADOBAD, FENABANCA, and Cambridge International Consulting to examine the legislative update process aimed at achieving modernization and transparency in the Dominican gaming industry.
Compliance and AML/CTF Prevention
The session “Legal and Compliance Challenges in the Gaming Sector,” moderated by Yamile Gutiérrez, will gather specialists from Vásquez & Asociados (Colombia), Breeze Management, and Juancito Sport (Dominican Republic) to discuss AML standards, operational traceability, and corporate ethics.
Trends in Online Gaming and Sports Betting
The program continues with a GLI conference by José Carlos Figueroa, titled “Technical Compliance in Online Gaming: From Regulation to Operational Efficiency.”
Then, the panel “Online Entertainment, Sports Betting, and Casino,” led by Víctor Arias (Pragmatic Play), will include executives from Juancito Sport, Betcris RD, Betby, and Breeze Management, who will share value-driven strategies on customer loyalty, user experience, and responsible marketing.
The session “Latest Trends and Technologies in Sports Betting,” moderated by Gustavo Sánchez (Breeze Management), will feature executives from Digitain and Lotobet, presenting cutting-edge solutions for one of the fastest-growing verticals worldwide.
Responsibility and Digital Transformation
In the afternoon, Maritza del Rosario of MR Enterprise will deliver the conference “Responsible Gaming as a Tool for Corporate Reputation and Sustainability,” focusing on the social role of the industry.
Next, Óscar Calderón of Barna Management School will present “Creating Value in a Digital World,” encouraging gaming companies to rethink their models of innovation and leadership.
The academic program will conclude with the discussion “The Universe of Virtual Betting: Products, Audiences, and Trends,” featuring Soll Systems, Raza Carreras, Digitain, and Golden Race, moderated by Francisco Garibaldi Pavonessa (R.D. Horse Racing Commission).
Finally, Juan Pablo Barahona of Betby will present “AI in Virtual Betting,” offering a forward-looking perspective on how artificial intelligence is transforming digital entertainment personalization.
Exhibition and Industry Networking
On Thursday, November 13, the GAT Expo Santo Domingo agenda continues with the commercial exhibition starting at 11:00 a.m. in the Anacaona Hall, consolidating GAT Events as the most influential platform for the development and professionalization of the gaming industry in the region.
The companies participating in this edition of GAT Expo Santo Domingo are:
Sponsors: Pragmatic Play, Raza Carreras, BetConstruct, Juancito Sport, and GLI.
Exhibitors: Cecomsa, Red ATM, GYG Promociones, America Simulcast, Betting Software, Digitain Colombo, Golden Race, Soll Systems, Raza Real, Lotobet, G&G Studio Legal, Fininvest, Mobadoo, Raza Carreras, IGC, Orobet, Casino Parts, Casino Garage, and Demp Innovations - Grupo German.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of Gaming & Technology Expo, stated:
“We are pleased to be part of the ongoing evolution of the gaming market in the Dominican Republic, where GAT celebrates its fifth consecutive year. During this time, we have witnessed the country’s progress in the regulation of online betting, the projection of a new gaming law, and the united response of the industry to these changes.
We thank the Ministry of Finance and the Directorate of Casinos and Games of Chance for their efforts in advancing regulation, which now allows us to hold a high-level local event in Santo Domingo that brings together the leading figures of the industry — from lotteries, sports betting, and lottery shops to casinos and the rapidly growing virtual betting sector.
We extend our gratitude to the Dominican industry for its continuous support and strong response to this new edition of GAT Expo.
At the conclusion of GAT Santo Domingo, we will officially present the GAT 2026 Circuit, including the launch of GAT Brazil 2027. We invite all participants to discover the contents of each event firsthand and to consider joining us across the different venues next year.
Our next stop will be ICE Barcelona, where we look forward to welcoming you at the GAT stand to discuss your interests and projects within the Latin American event circuit.”
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