The first LiGA Latin America Gaming Summit will be held from September 17 to 18, 2026, in Lima, Peru. The event targets online gaming and sports betting operators, regulatory bodies, technology providers, and investors, focusing on the regulatory evolution, business growth, and regional cooperation following the launch of Peru's licensed market.
Licensing completion shifts discussion towards quality of licensed operations
Peru has granted approximately 120 online gaming licenses to about 60 operators, shifting market focus from whether to open to how to maintain compliant operations. Operators need to handle taxation, product certification, advertising standards, player identity verification, and responsible gaming requirements, while suppliers must prove that their technology and data processes are adaptable to local regulations.
Two-day agenda connects regulation with business execution
The summit includes meetings, exhibitions, and industry networking, covering topics such as regulatory changes, growth in sports betting, payments, localization, technological innovation, and cross-border cooperation. For businesses entering the Latin American market, direct contact with local regulators and operational teams can help reduce biases based on experiences in other markets.
Peru becomes a significant sample for observing standardization in Latin America
Different jurisdictions in Latin America are establishing online gaming systems at their own pace. Peru's licensing scale and execution experience can serve as a reference for neighboring markets, while also testing whether licensed channels can enhance market guidance through safer payments, more transparent products, and stable services.
Growth opportunities need to be synchronized with player protection
While an increase in licenses brings competition, sustainable growth cannot rely solely on promotions and customer acquisition. Businesses need to embed age verification, risk identification, self-exclusion, betting limits, and data governance into product processes, continuously measuring the impact of these measures on user experience and operational performance.
Implications for the industry
The value of the LiGA Summit lies in placing policy, technology, and business teams in the same discussion scenario. Enterprises hoping to enter the Peruvian and broader Latin American market should focus on local compliance capabilities, partner quality, and long-term operational investments as core market strategies, rather than viewing obtaining a license as an endpoint.
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