The 7th Ibero-American Gaming Summit inaugurated
2 minutos de lectura
(Panama).- Panama has a regulated gaming industry, which is supported by legal security in games of chance, discovering jobs and boosting the economy, said Manuel Sánchez, Executive Secretary of the Gaming Control Board (JCJ), of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), at the inauguration of the 7th Ibero-American Gaming Summit.
"Exhibitors from 16 countries participated in the Summit, among them: Colombia, Paraguay, Portugal, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Argentina, which promoted the strengthening of the gaming industry regulations, both for Panama and its nations," Sánchez stressed.
He reiterated that the issues to be discussed at the 7th Ibero-American Gaming Summit will be framed within the context of the Global Gaming Market and the Challenges in Regulation, Impact and future of the sector after Covid-19, Taxation in the Gaming Industry and Challenges in the competitive and innovative sector, Situation of Online Gambling, Perspectives of Ibero-American lotteries.
He highlighted that the gambling and luck industry in Panama is one of the 10 largest economic contributors to the National Treasury, which contributes more than 80 million balboas per year as income, and generates more than 10,000 direct permanent jobs in the country.
He pointed out that the gaming industry in Panama regulated online gaming, increased revenue to the Panamanian State, currently sponsors soccer leagues, journalist programs, contributions to the national team, and implemented the regulation of televised bingo.
The current JCJ administration also created the Responsible Gaming Office, where professional assistance is offered to compulsive gamblers through a suitable psychologist, who will later be treated through free clinics, which are part of the projects to be carried out by the institution, Sanchez concluded.
Categoría:Events
Tags: Sin tags
País: Panama
Región: Central America and Caribbean
Event
ICE Barcelona 2026
19 de January 2026
Merkur Group Shines in Barcelona with Triple ICE Triumph
(Espelkamp/Barcelona).- Merkur Group secures three prestigious international accolades for operational excellence, social commitment, and standout exhibition experience.
Friday 06 Feb 2026 / 12:00
Eduardo Aching: "ICE 2026 was an exceptional event for Konami and its casino partners"
(Barcelona, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Eduardo Aching, Vice President of iGaming & International Gaming Operations at Konami Gaming, reflects on the company’s standout participation at ICE 2026, the strong reception to Solstice 49C and Konami Online Interactive, and the strategic push toward emerging regulated markets and expanded global partnerships.
Friday 06 Feb 2026 / 12:00
Belatra Games Strengthens LatAm Expansion and Innovation Strategy After ICE Barcelona 2026
(Barcelona, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Kateryna Goi, Chief Marketing Officer at Belatra Games, shares her assessment of the company’s participation in ICE Barcelona 2026, the quality of industry engagement at the event, and the strategic priorities shaping Belatra’s growth in 2026, with a strong focus on Latin America and narrative-driven innovation.
Friday 06 Feb 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.