The decision to change the location and date follows direct suggestions from gaming industry leaders in the Caribbean country, who in turn have listened to the voices of operators from different corners of the island who consider it more expeditious and productive to convene businessmen to meet in the most important city in the country.

José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT, comments: "Following the recommendations of the physical casino and lottery industry in Quisqueya, we have decided to move the event to the capital of the Republic, under the name GAT Showcase Santo Domingo and we are calling the entire national industry and operators of the Antilles jurisdiction. The date chosen also responds to the express request of allies and exhibitors, as the new government authorities will be in office in September, following the elections to be held this year". 

The event has the support of the Dominican Association of Gaming Casinos (ADCJ) and the National Association of Sports Banks which will meet at GAT Showcase Santo Domingo, coming from Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and the province of Altagracia, among other regions of the country.

GAT Showcase Santo Domingo 2024 starts on Wednesday 18th September with academic sessions in charge of the Corporación Iberoamericana de Loterías y Apuestas de Estado CIBELAE and delegated presidents of regional lotteries who will talk with experts about the current situation of the sector, the fight against illegal gambling and money laundering. Other topics such as the metaverse, the impact of artificial intelligence on the creativity, operation and administration of the sector will also be on the agenda. On the evening of Wednesday 18, the TAG will host a welcome reception as a networking event.

On Thursday 19 September, the exhibition will take place in land-based and online stands between 11:00 and 19:00 hours in the spacious facilities of the Anacaona hall of the Renaissance Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino. 

It is key to note that there is regulatory movement in the Dominican Republic, as there is a project for an online gaming regulation that is currently in consultation with operators. The conclusions of these consultations will be very important in defining the Dominican government's future approval of innovative online games that incorporate state-of-the-art technologies, attracting investment from innovative international providers and platforms with great success in other jurisdictions.

Alexandra Hernandez, GAT Marketing Director, adds: "GAT Showcase Santo Domingo will be a great occasion to explore new business and strategic alliances in the DR with a very strong gaming industry positioned among the resident population and the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the island annually, playing and gambling in its casinos. Confirmed Sponsors of GAT Showcase Santo Domingo are Pragmatic Play and Amusnet. Exhibitors: Juancito Sport, Loteka, IGC, Todo +, Mi Quinte, soon we will announce more companies with which we are closing negotiations for their participation". 

GAT will be present at ICE London

The Gaming & Technology Expo team is preparing to attend the London show on the 6th, 7th and 8th of February. GAT will have stand ND3B in the central hall of Excel London, which will be the meeting point for the Latin American gaming industry. 

Those who wish to be included in the GAT team meeting agenda, please write to info@gatexpo.net and marketing@gatexpo.net.

GAT 2024 events calendar:

- GAT Expo Cartagena, 9, 10 and 11 April, Las Americas Convention Centre, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
- GAT Showcase Bogotá, 6 September, Sheraton Bogotá Hotel, Bogotá, Colombia.
- GAT Showcase Santo Domingo, 18-19 September, Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 
- GAT Caribe Cancun, 27-28 November, Cancun Center, Cancun, Mexico.