GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 Drives Gaming Innovation and Business Growth
Colombia.- 21 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com GAT Expo Bogotá 2026 concluded with positive results in commercial opportunities, technological innovation and strategic partnerships across Latin America’s gaming industry.
Held on 15 October at the Sheraton Hotel in Bogotá, the event brought together manufacturers, technology suppliers, operators and institutional representatives from 19 countries.
Organisers highlighted the participation of Colombian business delegates from more than 30 cities and municipalities, reinforcing the event’s role in supporting the regulated gaming market.
Technological Innovation and Commercial Opportunities
The exhibition showcased solutions for land-based casinos and digital platforms, including slot machines, electronic roulette, progressive jackpots, management systems and payment technologies.
Participating companies included Novomatic, Win Systems/Gold Club, Interblock, Pragmatic Play, BetConstruct, Gamanza, BetPlay, UP Gaming and JCM.
Attendees explored new technologies through live demonstrations and established commercial connections with manufacturers and suppliers.
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, also participated with an institutional stand promoting legal gaming and dialogue with operators.
Responsible Gambling and Regulation
The GAT Talks conference programme featured three panels addressing key industry challenges.
The first, focusing on responsible gambling in South America, brought together representatives from Asojuegos, Cornazar and Fedelco, moderated by Luis Zanazzi, Training Adviser at ALEA.
Participants emphasised the importance of preventive education, tackling illegal gambling and developing collaborative initiatives to protect consumers.
Land-Based Casinos and Gamification
The second panel examined technological and regulatory challenges facing land-based casino operators.
Moderated by Georges Didier, Regional Director for Latin America at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), it featured representatives from Cornazar, Retailsoft Solution, GoldenRace and legal specialists.
Discussions focused on streamlining product certification procedures and enabling operators to introduce new technologies more efficiently.
Meanwhile, the gamification panel, moderated by Andrés Blanco of Gamanza Engage, explored ways to enhance player experiences beyond traditional bonuses.
Executives from Luckia Colombia, BetPlay, YaJuego and Xpanzia discussed the importance of combining personalisation, customer engagement and responsible gambling principles.
Next Steps
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, highlighted the exhibition’s contribution to commercial agreements and investment opportunities.
He emphasised that technological innovation should progress alongside competitiveness, sustainability and consumer protection.
Organisers confirmed that their 2026 events calendar will conclude on 18 November at the Renaissance Hotel in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The upcoming event will retain the combination of commercial exhibitions, networking opportunities and specialist conference sessions.
Following its successful conclusion, GAT Expo Bogotá reinforces its position as a platform for business development and collaboration across Latin America’s gaming industry.
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