A new world for the games of chance sector is growing in Dominican Republic
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(Santo Domingo).- More than 460 national casino operators, sports banks, lottery banks and electronic lotteries attended the exhibition hall. Official registry data also show visiting executives from 12 countries, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Costa Rica, Argentina and Chile. Also noteworthy is the presence of multinational technology companies from China and Korea.
The integration and meeting of the gambling industry in Latin America and specifically in Santo Domingo, confirms the interest that this nation arouses in the international commercial arena, after two intense days of conferences, exhibitions and networking that have marked a before and after in the gambling industry in the region. The high level of business delegates, leaders, authorities and key players in the sector, highlight 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 of the President of the National Equestrian Commission of the Dominican Republic, Francisco Garibaldi Pavonessa, who joined the authorities present in the academic program that included, in addition to the regulator of the Dominican Republic and the Ombudsman, the Gaming Commission of Puerto Rico, the Presidents of CIBELAE and the National Lottery of El Salvador, the Social Protection Board of Costa Rica and the Innovation Manager of the Lottery of Concepción of Chile.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, states: “The importance of this meeting and the good moment that the Dominican Republic is experiencing are evident with the presence of the Ministry of Finance, headed by the Vice Minister of the Treasury Derby De Los Santos and the Director of Casinos and Games of Chance, Claudia Álvarez, who participated actively as speakers in the training and conference component, held yesterday, as well as in today's exhibition, and from their stand, assigned by the organization in the Special Guest category, they answered numerous questions 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 contribution of 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. Likewise, the massive participation of the local industry that has not hesitated to support us decisively.”
David Moniz, President of the Dominican Association of Gaming Casinos, commented on the event: “It has been a spectacular day, never before seen in the Dominican Republic. For me it is a great honor to be part of this dream. In this version, the effort of previous editions has materialized and, without a doubt, it will be strengthened in the advances of the sector in my country and in the next versions of this meeting.”
The exhibition areas had land-based equipment, online platforms and specialized services for the entertainment industry, in cybersecurity, legal advice and others. 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 will thus land in Cancun on November 26, 27 and 28 with the support of the Association of Licensees, Operators and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico, A.C. (AIEJA).
Categoría:Events
Tags: GAT EXPO Gaming & Technology,
País: Dominican Republic
Región: Central America and Caribbean
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