Peru Gaming Show PGS 2026 Will Be the Epicenter of Gaming
Soon, the global spotlight will turn to the heart of the gaming industry. Just days before opening its doors, the most anticipated trade fair has already sparked extraordinary excitement worldwide, restoring organizers’ confidence as they aim to surpass 2025 benchmarks. Expectations include record visitor growth, representation from over forty countries, and exhibitors spanning every vertical—land-based, online, sports betting, technology, payments, and specialized services.
PGS 2026 will serve as a premier platform to showcase innovation in the gaming industry and strengthen business connections, delivering a clear message: all formats complement one another within the sector. Leading manufacturers and providers have confirmed their attendance, ready to present cutting-edge portfolios designed to renew assets, build customer loyalty, and elevate the user experience. On June 17–18, PGS will welcome the industry’s most influential brands to Peru and Latin America.
PGS 2026 Conference Program
Aiming to deliver a world-class exhibition, PGS also prioritizes the professionalization of the sector. To this end, it brings together experts and industry leaders with proven experience and knowledge to deliver keynote sessions for the benefit of gaming stakeholders. Representatives from trade associations and government authorities will also participate in this conference program.
The sector is experiencing a different era. A new generation of young professionals, better prepared and knowledgeable, are driving innovation in the industry’s constant changes. This new wave of future leaders inspires confidence and guarantees the management of gaming operations in authorized jurisdictions. “Thanks for the extraordinary support from leaders and professionals present at PGS 2026,” said the organizers.
Key topics will include regulation, taxation, responsible gaming, payment methods, operational security, and the fight against illegal gambling. The event seeks to deliver a clear message: different business formats—land-based, online, and remote—are complementary within an increasingly integrated and dynamic industry.
PGS Lima 2026 Conference Agenda
June 17
10:00–10:20 Nancy Aracelly Laca Ramos, Deputy Minister of Tourism, MINCETUR. Topic: Welcome remarks PGS 2026.
10:20–10:50 Yuri Guerra Padilla, Director General 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 of the National Gambling Association (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 of Gaming Law. Panelists: Tomas García Botta (MF Estudio & Abogados), Juan Camilo Carrasco (SORA Lawyers), Carlos Baeza Guiñez (Carlos Baeza & Cía. Abogados), Luis Durán Rojo (Tax Lawyer).
12:35–13:30 Panel: Land-based and online gaming – Complementary models. Moderator: Víctor Arias, VP LATAM at Arrise Powering Pragmatic Play. Panelists: Pablo Bergesio (SMART NÚCLEO), Félix Gómez Cordero (GLADCON GROUP), Víctor Cardoso (PALMSBET), Max Baur (NOVOMATIC).
13:30–14:00 Samer Atassi, VP Latin America at JUMIO. Topic: Reusable identity – Less friction, more play, simplifying player access.
June 18
10:00–10:30 Gonzalo Rossell, President of APADELA. Topic: Current state of the gaming and online sports betting industry post-regulation in Peru.
10:30–11:00 José Luis Pérez, Director of Organization and Registry, MINCETUR. Topic: Rights and obligations of authorization holders during inspections – Land-based gaming.
11:00–11:30 Constante Traverso, Tax Lawyer. Topic: Balance and main challenges after 25 years of Peru’s first gaming regulation.
11:30–11:45 Coffee break.
11:45–12:35 Panel: Fighting illegal gambling in remote gaming. Moderator: Carlos Fonseca, CEO of Gaming Law. Panelists: Neil Montgomery (Montgomery Law Firm), Tatiana Vásquez (Vásquez Asociados), Karen Sierra (GLI), Vanessa Cabrera (MINCETUR).
12:35–13:30 Panel: Payment methods as elements of security and operational efficiency – Are payment systems ready for World Cup 2026? Moderator: Sebastián Salazar, CEO of Pronto Paga. Panelists: Guillermo Johanson Bettochi (PAYVALIDA), Carlos Alcántara (KUSHKI), Carlos Portugal (BETSSON), Andrea Zolezzi (APUESTA TOTAL).
13:30–14:00 Kris Galloway, Head of iGaming Product at SUMSUB. Topic: Money laundering in gaming – The paradox of AML and the unseen side.
