GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2026 to Examine New Gambling Law
Dominican Republic.- 6 November 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2026 will take place on 18 November in the Dominican Republic, bringing together gambling operators, manufacturers, technology suppliers and representatives of leading industry associations.
The event will be held at the Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino, against the backdrop of the recent approval of Gambling Law 86-26.
The programme will combine a commercial exhibition, specialist discussions and networking opportunities for the gambling industry in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.
New Gambling Law 86-26 Takes Centre Stage
The country’s recent gambling legislation will be one of the principal subjects of discussion.
The reform introduces a new environment for different market segments, including casinos, sports betting shops, lottery outlets and digital gaming platforms.
Participants will examine implementation challenges, commercial opportunities and prospects for greater market formalisation.
The objective is to strengthen dialogue between businesses, industry associations and regulatory specialists.
Four Industry Associations to Participate
The GAT Talks programme will feature representatives of four major Dominican gambling organisations:
- FENABANCA: chaired by Juan Antonio Del Jesús.
- ADOBAD: represented by Leonardo Lantigua and Ariel Espinal.
- ADCJ: led by David Moniz.
- ANBD: headed by Ricardo Nadal.
The panel will be moderated by Yamile Gutiérrez, Founder and Director of G&G Studio Legal.
Participants will share their perspectives on the new legislation and the challenges of developing a sustainable gambling market.
Gamanza and GLI to Discuss Technology and Compliance
GAT Talks, scheduled between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm, will include presentations from international technology specialists.
Andrés Blanco, General Manager of Gamanza Engage, will examine the role of gamification and loyalty solutions in improving player experiences.
His presentation will also address behavioural psychology principles within an ethical and responsible gambling framework.
Meanwhile, José Carlos Figueroa, GLI’s Regional Manager for the Caribbean, will discuss technical standards, product certification and regulatory compliance.
National and International Sponsors
The event will receive support from established Dominican and international gambling companies.
RAZA.do will participate as Diamond Sponsor and host a welcome reception on 17 November, from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at the Renaissance Hotel.
Juancito Sport will join as Platinum Sponsor.
Other participating companies include BetConstruct, Gamanza and GLI, contributing technology and expertise across different industry segments.
Eight Hours of Commercial Exhibition
The exhibition will take place on 18 November, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, in the hotel’s Anacaona Ballroom.
Participating companies include:
- Lotobet.
- Loto Real.
- Sport Integrity Team (SIT).
- IGC.
- Mobbili.
- Demp Innovations.
- Prometeo.
- Cecomsa.
- Virtual Generation Caribe.
- Átomo Gaming.
- Bingo Maya.
- G&G Studio Legal.
- MIVISA.
- BYADS.
- Star Sport.
- Grupo Germán.
The exhibition will showcase products and services for land-based casinos, lotteries, sports betting, digital platforms and virtual gaming.
Santo Domingo to Close the 2026 GAT Circuit
The Dominican event will conclude the GAT Events 2026 circuit, which has included meetings in Cartagena de Indias, Mexico City, São Paulo, San Juan and Bogotá.
José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, highlighted the development of the organisation’s commercial and educational format.
He welcomed the positive response to GAT Talks and emphasised the importance of responsible gambling education in supporting business sustainability.
The organisation also confirmed that its next Cartagena event will take place on 30–31 March and 1 April 2027.
Industry Impact and Next Steps
GAT Expo Santo Domingo 2026 will provide an opportunity to examine regulatory developments in the Dominican Republic and strengthen commercial relationships across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Bringing together industry associations, operators, technology suppliers and specialists will support discussions about the challenges introduced by Law 86-26.
With eight hours of commercial exhibition, three hours of GAT Talks and the participation of prominent industry representatives, GAT Expo Santo Domingo aims to encourage new investment opportunities, technological innovation and business cooperation.
Organisers confirmed that a limited number of commercial exhibition spaces remain available.
Edited by: @fonta
