FADJA has been focused on local and regional issues in its 22 editions. After several consultations with focus groups, they will risk launching a global brand, which is why there will be several changes for the next edition of the fair.
The first will be the new name of the portfolio, now it will be called GAT Expo, Gaming & Technology; the second is that it will be held next year in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
“The new name synthesizes and refreshes the fair, incorporating technology into the game as the basis for the development of the industry in the world. We want GAT to become a label that transcends Latin America and increases the profits of our exhibitors and sponsors, as well as the number of visiting casino operators, from the Caribbean, Central America, Panama, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Nicaragua, Aruba and Curaçao, mainly. ”Said José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of 3A Producciones.
In addition, it will take place between April 20 and 25, 2020, where the commercial sample will be held on April 23 and 24. On the other days the general assemblies of Cornazar, Asojuegos, Fedelco, Camazar will be held and Fecoljuegos is also expected to join this movement. However, an alliance was made with Clarion Gaming who is recognized worldwide for its academic spaces, so the publication of the schedule is expected promptly.
GAT Expo will also seek to attract leaders from Europe to interact with the managers of licensed online platforms. A special course on computer security and affiliations will be taught for this public.
Also, within the framework of GAT, the second international edition of the Colombian Poker Tour will be held for five days, which will summon players from all over the world. There will also be a mixed martial arts match in alliance with LFC, the Colombian league of this sports discipline will be Las Vegas style.
Finally, it seeks to include in the fair the technological sector linked to the game (platforms, software, cybersecurity, betting and virtual games, eSports, and affiliates) and attract the end user. The organizers achieved several important alliances such as below-average prices for the transport of machines and roulettes from the interior of the country to Cartagena, hotels at economic prices as well as tickets with special prices.
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The sale process of Enjoy is still in the early stages, but it already has several interested parties in its assets.
According to the Chilean press, Logrand Entertainment, the main target as a possible buyer in recent months, is interested in acquiring the operator's positions. However, the rooms in Viña del Mar, Coquimbo and Pucón would be left out of the equation.
According to Diario Financiero, the company considers the prices paid for these permits “stratospheric”, so it would be more profitable to pay the guaranteed notes. In this way, other operators such as Dreams and Marina del Sol would have the opportunity to invest there.
On the other hand, Enjoy's perhaps most relevant asset, the Punta del Este casino, is the one that generates the greatest interest in international companies. There would already be advanced negotiations with five potential buyers, despite certain negative projections in this regard.
The imminent regulation of gambling in Brazil, which could include physical casinos, would be detrimental to the Uruguayan operation, whose main clients come from that country.
However, the Plaza Esteña is relevant beyond its games room, as it is a central destination for tourism in the region. In this way, it is very likely that it will remain one of the most important assets of the Chilean company.
This Wednesday the Brazilian iGaming Summit 2024 / BiS SiGMA Americas 2024 Congress began at the Transamérica Expo Center in the city of Sao Paulo.
The opening speech was given by Alessandro Valente and Carlos Cardama, co-founders of the event, together with Eman Pulis representing the SiGMA Group.
“We have held a fair that really is an example for all Latin America, I don't know if for the whole world. But, with great humility, we thank you all for your participation,” said Cardama,
Who also highlighted the current moment in Brazil “which is one step away from being First World because of all the technology we have here.”
The Congress will take place on April 24 and 25 with presentations from iGaming industry experts and large companies to explore new advances in technology and strategies.
Representatives of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil met with authorities of the Buenos Aires Lottery (LOTBA), taking advantage of their visit to Buenos Aires during the CIBELAE 2024 Conference.
Simone Vicentini [pictured] , deputy secretary of the SPA, had a meeting with Jesús Acevedo, president of LOTBA, and his team, a meeting in which executives from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a certification company approved in both jurisdictions, also participated.
The participation of SPA members in the Cibelae 2024 Conference revolved around this year's central theme: "Sports Betting in Latin America: approaches to a developing market." The SPA, created in February of this year to regulate sports betting and online casino games, plans to develop and implement a regulatory framework for online gaming, payment methods, strategies for responsible gaming and prevention of money laundering.
All these areas are of reference for the LOTBA, and the meeting also served to share that experience.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) published the new General Competition Regulations (RGC) of 20241. This document establishes the general norms and rules for the dispute of all championships organized by the entity. One of the most notable novelties of the new RGC is the regulation on betting house sponsorships on club uniforms. According to Article 114, the display of betting house brands on club uniforms is conditional on compliance with the requirements set forth in Law 14790/2023 and in the regulations of the Ministry of Finance.
Law 14790 on Sports Betting came into force on December 29. This rule and the regulation of the Ministry of Finance are fundamental for the implementation of the new rules on betting house sponsorships.
The new RGC also reinforces integrity actions and combats the manipulation of results. The CBF may request the production of a report by a company specialized in the detection of manipulation of results. In addition, sports betting companies must submit a declaration of non-involvement in any economic infringement or ethical violation related to the manipulation of sports results.
In recent months, Coljuegos has dismantled illegal betting houses that would have stopped transferring nearly usd $20million annually in exploitation rights.
A total of 445 gambling elements such as slot machines, computer equipment, roulette wheels, televisions, among others, were destroyed by Coljuegos in the municipality of Itagüí, Antioquia. All these items were used in illegal gambling and were valued at nearly usd$500k.
“We have another 4,600 illegal elements of games of luck and chance that will be destroyed in the coming days in municipalities such as Cali and Bucaramanga.”
Likewise, during the destruction of the items, $23,751,050 ( usd $4,500 )in coins and bills were found that were inside the electronic slot machines. These resources are constituted as a judicial deposit in the name of Coljuegos and may be transferred to health.
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