GAT Events successfully held its recent edition in Mexico City, earning a high rating with two days of academic sessions, the launch of FIJA (International Federation of Games of Chance), and strong representation from the local industry, which, according to registration data, included 153 companies and 535 delegates.

On August 27 and 28, Expo Santa Fe was dressed for the occasion with impeccable stages and setup, bringing together more than 55 speakers in an institutional academy and workshops unprecedented in gaming industry fairs and events in Mexico and Latin America. Authorities from Mexico, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay, the AIEJA, Fecoljuegos, Cornazar, Apoja, ADCJ, Cibelae, and Sonaja associations, as well as executives from multinational companies and supplier, operator, and consulting firms, were among the speakers and expert panelists who spoke and shared their ideas over two days before an audience of 400 gaming and technology professionals.

The packed agenda addressed topics requiring priority regulatory advances, such as solutions for importing or producing machines in the country, updating online gaming regulations in line with its exponential growth, and decisive action to combat illegal gambling. This task is considered essential by all participants and to which they are willing to provide their full support and commitment.

After the intense and productive academic session of the first day, the Association of Licensees and Operators of Gambling in Mexico, a strategic partner of GAT Expo CMDX, held its 54th General Assembly, meeting the proposed objectives and confirming the support of its members, which include major Mexican companies and regional suppliers. The day concluded with a networking event at the Big Bola Casino in Santa Fe, an ideal opportunity to share music, cocktails, and food with peers, partners, and friends.

Online Gaming Workshops: Innovation and the Digital Future

The workshops demonstrated that the future of the ecosystem is completely linked to technology and digital transformation. The focus on international payments, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies demonstrated the urgency of implementing secure and global financial solutions. Google's participation and the inclusion of YouTube as a branding platform highlighted the power of digital marketing to attract new audiences, while the space dedicated to eSports and betting confirmed the exponential growth of a segment that connects younger generations with new forms of entertainment.

In turn, presentations on omnichannel strategies, slot trends, and predictive artificial intelligence highlighted how the integration of technological tools boosts operational efficiency and strengthens operators' competitiveness in an increasingly demanding market. Overall, the content demonstrated that digital innovation is currently driving gaming and betting in Latin America.

Regarding this, José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, comments: “With the support of Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa and distinguished Mexican lawyers such as Carlos Portilla and Alfredo Lazcano, whom I thank for their generous collaboration, we responded to the demand for topics to be included and for specialists eager to contribute their knowledge and experience. Thus, we decided to extend the academic session under a complementary format on the second day of the fair, including a full program of practical workshops.”

I congratulate and thank Fecoljuegos for its leadership, curatorship, and motivation in achieving the approval of those convened for the creation of FIJA during the Latin American Associations Summit, undoubtedly an unprecedented achievement that will entail opportunities, challenges, and shared goals. I also highlight the contributions made by the consulting firm Vásquez & Asociados to the workshop on money laundering prevention and control, which addressed in-depth regulatory challenges and developments in Mexico, Colombia, and other jurisdictions. Compliance officers from AIEJA members and other companies in the region attended. The combination of strategic vision and practical training reflects GAT's commitment to consolidating its position as a knowledge center, thus boosting Mexico's position as a regional gaming hub in Latin America.

FIJA International Federation of Games of Chance and Luck is Born

The Latin American Association Summit, an initiative of GAT Expo CDMX, led to the creation of FIJA – International Federation of Games of Chance and Luck Associations, a reflection of the collaborative work and shared vision of the region's associations.

With the participation of Evert Montero Cárdenas, President of FECOLJUEGOS (Colombia); Miguel Ángel Ochoa, President of AIEJA (Mexico); Lorena Rojas, President of APOJA (Paraguay); Fernando Calderón, President of SONAJA (Peru); David Moniz, President of ADCJ (Dominican Republic); Elizabeth Maya, President of CORNAZAR (Colombia); and Javier Milián, President of CIBELAE, the associations present agreed to form a working group tasked with developing the technical and legal proposal for the formal constitution of the Federation, defining bylaws, governance, and headquarters. criteria of transparency, inclusion, and respect for the autonomy of each association. Evert Montero Cárdenas of Fecoljuegos will serve as FIJA's first president.

They also extended an open call to international associations to join this initiative, convinced that unity strengthens cooperation and increases legality in the sector.

Participating Companies: GAT CDMX Academy

Ainsworth, Amusnet, Arrise/Pragmatic Play, Asociación Fintech México, Bitso México, Betandeal, Betcris México, Bitrus Exchange, ChatBet, Coljuegos (Colombia), FBM México, First LATAM, Gaming Consultores, Golden Lion, GLI Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain, Google, KLU, Lawyer Consulting, Lazcano Sámano S.C., Logrand Entertainment Group, LLYC-Llorente & Cuenca, Mobadoo, Novomatic México, Novomatic Perú, Oddin, Playdoit, Play'n Go, Portilla Ruy Díaz & Aguilar, Prometeo IT, SCCG Management LATAM, SIS, Tu Identidad, Vásquez & Asociados Consultores, Vision Firm, and Wplay Colombia.

Next date: GAT Expo Bogotá 2025

With this successful debut in Mexico City, the GAT Events Circuit is now preparing for its next stop: GAT Expo Bogotá 2025, on September 25 at the Sheraton Bogotá Salitre Hotel. The Colombian capital will host a day focused on trade shows and networking, with the presence of leading brands and local and international operators. These companies will continue to strengthen the expansion of the gaming industry in Latin America, which is highly interested in the growth and regulatory opportunities that Colombia currently offers.

On Thursday the 28th, the GAT Expo CDMX 2025 agenda opened its doors to exhibition stands and hands-on workshops, marking a milestone in the academy's expansion to two days of specialized training.

Tickets GAT Expo Bogotá: https://gat.controlticket.co/

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