GAT Expo Santo Domingo – November 17–18, 2026, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
GAT Expo Santo Domingo — the most influential business forum for the gaming industry in the Caribbean. On November 17 and 18, 2026, the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino will once again host traditional and new suppliers and operators from the Dominican Republic — a country with high economic growth rates, tourism development, and its associated casino infrastructure.
Event program
09:00 – 12:00 – Academic session (Part 1)
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch for invited academic participants
13:00 – 17:00 – Academic session (Part 2)
18:00 – 20:00 – Welcome reception (Crowne Plaza hotel terrace)
11:00 – 19:00 – Land-based & online exhibition (Anacaona Hall, Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino)
Program & Format
The two-day event will combine a commercial exhibition with specialised academic sessions. The programme will focus on developments in the Dominican Republic's gaming market, showcase solutions for the regulated gaming industry and provide opportunities for industry professionals to build business connections. The event is aimed at professionals working across one of the key markets in the Caribbean.
Key 2025 Statistics
According to the organisers, the event recorded:
- 14 participating countries
- 22 exhibitors
- 11 sponsors
- 24 speakers
- 143 academic programme attendees
- 800+ exhibition visitors
Who Should Attend
Land-Based: Manufacturers and suppliers of casino equipment, slot and roulette operators, providers of casino furniture, bill counters and management systems, lottery businesses and betting shops, land-based casinos and bingo halls. The event is also relevant to companies specialising in lighting, customs services and cybersecurity.
Online: Providers and operators of online games, sports betting, virtual games, online casinos and esports. Other relevant sectors include payment gateways, digital identity solutions, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, technology and audiovisual equipment.
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Past GAT Events
Every GAT Expo event offers a chance to see the gaming and iGaming industry in action: new technologies, fresh ideas, and live interaction with colleagues and experts. Past events have shown the importance of bringing together operators, developers, suppliers, and regulators to share experience, discuss trends, and create new partnerships.
These gatherings are more than just conferences — they create a space for dialogue, inspiration, and business growth across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Below are key past events that have become an important part of GAT Expo's history in the region.
GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 in Bogotá, Colombia, October 15
GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 took place on October 15 in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing together gaming industry professionals and technology providers from 19 countries. The exhibition showcased solutions for land-based casinos and online gaming, including gaming equipment, platforms, and automation tools.
The GAT Talks program featured three panel discussions on responsible gaming, the development of land-based gaming, and gamification. Organizers also highlighted active business discussions between suppliers and operators focused on potential commercial partnerships.
GAT Expo San Juan 2026 — September 9, San Juan, Puerto Rico
GAT Expo San Juan 2026 took place on September 9 at The Condado Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The second edition brought together operators, regulators, suppliers, and other gaming industry professionals from Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the Americas.
The event featured GAT Talks, conferences, and panel discussions focused on regulation, market development, technology, and the outlook for gaming and betting in Puerto Rico. The exhibition showcased land-based and online gaming solutions, complemented by business meetings and networking opportunities.
GAT Expo CDMX 2026 — May 12–14, Mexico City, Mexico
GAT Events returned to Mexico for the third time, turning Expo Santa Fe into the main networking hub for Latin American gaming. The academic program kicked off on May 12, followed by two days of exhibition and deal-making. Key topics: land-based casino equipment, online platforms, sports betting, and cybersecurity. The event confirmed Mexico City's status as a strategic bridge between North and Latin America.
GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 – March 24-26, Cartagena de Indias
GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 took place on March 24–26 in Cartagena de Indias and focused on exhibitions of slots, roulette, casino cabinets, equipment, and furniture for land-based casinos. The program also covered online platforms, live casinos, poker, sports betting, esports, virtual games, and lotteries, reinforcing the event’s role as a key meeting point for Latin America’s gaming industry.
The conference featured an academic program with international speakers, regulators, and industry experts who participated in panel discussions, shared market insights, regulatory updates, and technological innovations. Representatives from Coljuegos, as well as associations such as Asojuegos, Cornazar, Fecoljuegos, and Fedelco, were present, offering attendees valuable networking opportunities and актуальную информацию о рынке.
The event also included networking activities across Cartagena, using the city’s cultural, gastronomic, and entertainment scene to facilitate new business connections.
Overall, GAT Expo Cartagena brought together key industry players, allowing participants to attend sessions, explore solutions for land-based and online casinos, evaluate innovations, and connect with operators, suppliers, and regional experts.
GAT Expo Santo Domingo – 12–13 November 2025, Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino
GAT Expo Santo Domingo successfully took place on 12–13 November 2025, bringing together visitors from over 12 countries. The event showcased the latest trends in the gaming industry and online gaming regulation.
Regulators and officials included the Ministry of Finance, Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar, Comisión Hípica Nacional, Defensoría del Pueblo RD, as well as regulators from Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, and Chile.
Key local and international brands: Pragmatic Play, BetConstruct, GLI, IGC, Betconnections, Raza Carreras, Digitain, IGT, Juancito Sport, G&G Studio Legal, and others.
Highlights of GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2025
- 12 November 2025: Academic sessions, 09:00–12:00 / 13:00–17:00 (GMT–4), Salón Teatro La Fiesta;
- 12 November 2025: Welcome reception, 18:00–20:00 (GMT–4), Casino Jaragua, Renaissance Santo Domingo Hotel;
- 13 November 2025: Land-based & online exhibition, 11:00–19:00 (GMT–4), Salón Anacaona, Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino;
GAT Expo Bogotá 2025 — September 25, 2025, Sheraton Bogotá, Colombia
GAT Expo Bogotá brought together casino equipment suppliers, online platforms, and key players from Colombia and Latin America. The event was held on September 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Bogotá. Attendees were able to explore the latest technologies for land-based casinos and innovative online portfolios, and they found opportunities to buy, sell, and update products in the last quarter of the year.
GAT Expo Puerto Rico – October 28–29, 2025, Centro de Convenciones de San Juan
The gaming and technology industry gathered at the San Juan Convention Center for the GAT Expo Puerto Rico on October 28-29, 2025. Puerto Rico became a strategic bridge between the dynamic markets of Latin America and the mature industry of North America. The island offered not only tax incentives but also legal certainty, which attracted global sports betting and iGaming operators.
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Attendees will be able to:
- discover the latest casino equipment and online platforms;
- network with operators from Latin America and the Caribbean and industry experts;
- unlock opportunities for traffic arbitrage, affiliate partnerships, and monetization.
For an in-depth overview of the gaming and betting industry in Latin America, including traffic insights and iGaming trends in key regional markets, check out our detailed guides for Brazil, Chile, and Argentina.
