Key Moments:
- The 10th Ibero-American Gaming Summit is scheduled for May 5-6, 2026, at the Bogotá Marriott Hotel, with Coljuegos as the event host.
- Colombia’s gaming industry contributed approximately COP 883.992 billion (USD 219.6 million) to public health in taxes and fees during the first half of 2025.
- The summit’s official website already offers early-bird tickets at a 40% discount.
Anniversary Edition Returns to Colombia
The 10th Ibero-American Gaming Summit will take place in Bogotá, Colombia, on May 5–6, 2026. Coljuegos, Colombia’s gaming regulator, will host the event at the Bogotá Marriott Hotel. Themed “Latam: A Regulated Market Driving Opportunities,” the summit will mark a decade of regional engagement among regulators, operators, and industry professionals hailing from across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
Colombia’s Leadership in Gaming Regulation
Colombia has established itself as a pioneer in gaming regulation and innovation in Latin America. According to the summit’s organizers, JAK Comunicaciones, the country’s legislative approach has been instrumental in attracting international investment while promoting sustainable market development. Colombia is recognized for implementing comprehensive online gaming regulations designed to ensure transparency, safeguard players, and support responsible sector growth.
Colombia’s commitment to responsible gaming is further demonstrated by its channeling of gaming revenues into social initiatives. Data from Coljuegos reveal that the gaming sector contributed approximately COP 883.992 billion (USD 219.6 million) to the national and territorial public health system through taxes and fees during the first half of 2025.
| Year/Period | Location | Notable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| First half of 2025 | Colombia | COP 883.992 billion (USD 219.6 million) to public health |
Fostering Industry Collaboration and Innovation
The summit consistently provides a vital forum for dialogue and cooperation among regulatory authorities, private operators, and sector stakeholders. This year’s agenda focuses on encouraging the exchange of best practices and open debate around contemporary challenges such as responsible gaming, digitalization, cross-border regulatory efforts, and the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain.
While details on the official program and sponsors remain pending, event organizers have confirmed that those wishing to attend can now purchase early-bird tickets at a 40% discount via the summit’s official website.
Looking Ahead to a Landmark Year
As both land-based and online gaming sectors continue to expand, the selection of Colombia as the host underlines the country’s commitment to balancing economic growth with consumer protection. The 2026 Ibero-American Gaming Summit promises to reinforce the region’s long-standing emphasis on cooperation and to further highlight Latin America’s standing as a robust and well-regulated gaming market.
- Author
Daniel Williams
