Peru Gaming Show 2026 confirms conference agenda and participation of more than 50 brands in Lima

The organizers of Peru Gaming Show (PGS) have confirmed the conference agenda for the 2026 edition, as well as the participation of more than 50 exhibiting brands at the event, which will take place on June 17 and 18 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima.

According to the organizers, PGS 2026 aims to send “a clear message to the market: all formats are complementary and not conflicting lines of business.”

Manufacturers and suppliers have confirmed their attendance to showcase the best of their portfolios to operators and investors, featuring cutting-edge technology designed to modernize assets, strengthen customer loyalty, and enhance the player experience.

The companies that have confirmed their participation as exhibitors are:

The event also announced that it has brought together industry experts and leaders with proven experience and knowledge to deliver keynote presentations for the benefit of gaming stakeholders.

In addition, representatives from industry associations and government authorities will participate, including Vice Minister of Tourism Nancy Laca Ramos and Peruvian regulator Yuri Guerra Padilla.

The conference program is as follows:

The organizers stated that the sector is currently experiencing a different era, in which “a new generation of young professionals, with greater preparation and knowledge, is facing the constant changes taking place across the industry.”

“This new wave of future leaders inspires confidence and provides assurance in managing gaming operations in jurisdictions where the activity is authorized. We thank the leaders and professionals attending PGS 2026 for their extraordinary support,” they concluded.

Review the full program in English below:

June 17

10:00 – 10:20
Nancy Aracelly Laca Ramos – Vice Minister of Tourism, MINCETUR
Topic: Welcome Remarks – PGS 2026

10:20 – 10:50
Yuri Guerra Padilla – Director General, Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines, MINCETUR
Topic: Executive Summary of Peru's Gaming Industry in 2025

10:50 – 11:20
Fernando Calderón Castro – President, National Society of Games of Chance (SONAJA)
Topic: The Value of Responsible Gaming in Gambling Operations

11:20 – 11:35
Coffee Break

11:35 – 12:35

Panel: Taxation – Gaming Taxes in Latin America

Moderator:

• Carlos Fonseca – CEO, Gaming Law

Panelists:

• Tomás García Botta – Partner, MF Estudio & Abogados
• Juan Camilo Carrasco – Managing Partner, SCRA Lawyers
• Carlos Baeza Gúinez – Partner, Carlos Baeza & Cía. Abogados
• Luis Durán Rojo – Tax Attorney

12:35 – 13:30

Panel: Land-Based Gaming and Online Gaming: Complementary, Not Competitive

Moderator:

• Víctor Arias – VP LATAM, Arrise Powering Pragmatic Play

Panelists:

• Pablo Bressio – Co-Founder & COO B2B/B2C, Smart Núcleo
• Félix Gómez Corderó – CEO, Gladcon Group
• Víctor Cardoso – COO, PalmsBet
• Max Baur – Vice President LATAM & Caribbean, Novomatic

13:30 – 14:00
Samer Atassi – Vice President for Latin America, Jumio
Topic: Reusable Identity: Less Friction, More Play – How to Simplify Player Onboarding

June 18

10:00 – 10:30
Gonzalo Rossell – President, Online Sports Betting Association (APADELA)
Topic: Current State of Peru's Gaming and Online Sports Betting Industry Following Regulation

10:30 – 11:00
José Luis Pérez – Director of Organization and Registry, Directorate General of Casino Games and Slot Machines, MINCETUR
Topic: Rights and Obligations of License Holders During Regulatory Audits – Land-Based Gaming

11:00 – 11:30
Constante Traverso – Attorney and Taxation Specialist
Topic: Balance and Key Challenges 25 Years After Peru's First Traditional Gaming Regulation

11:30 – 11:45
Coffee Break

11:45 – 12:35

Panel: Combating the Illegal Market in Online Gaming

Moderator:

• Carlos Fonseca – CEO, Gaming Law

Panelists:

• Neil Montgomery – Founding Partner, Montgomery Law Firm
• Tatiana Vásquez – Founding Partner, Vásquez Asociados
• Karen Sierra – VP LATAM, Caribbean & Spain, GLI
• Vanessa Cabrera – Director of Control and Sanctions, DGJCMT, MINCETUR

12:35 – 13:30

Panel: Payment Methods as Elements of Security and Operational Efficiency – Are Payment Systems Ready for the 2026 World Cup?

Moderator:

• Sebastián Salazar – CEO, Ponto Pago

Panelists:

• Guillermo Johanson Bettocchi – General Manager, PayValida
• Carlos Alcántara – Country Manager Peru & Ecuador, Kushki
• Carlos Portugal – Senior Payments Manager, Betsson
• Andrea Zolezzi – Head of Payment Methods, Apuesta Total

13:30 – 14:00
Kris Galloway – Head of iGaming Product, Sumsub
Topic: Money Laundering in Gaming: The Paradox of Financial Crime and the Side Nobody Sees