With less than two months remaining before LiGA Summit 2026, the Latin American gaming industry is gearing up for a major convergence of operators, regulators, affiliates, suppliers, and technology providers. The event is scheduled to take place on 17–18 September 2026 at the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lima, Peru.

The summit arrives as Peru continues to settle into its newly established regulatory framework under Law No. 31557, which brought online gaming and sports betting under formal federal oversight. Peru's move places it alongside other Latin American jurisdictions that have recently advanced or implemented structured gaming regimes — Colombia established its regulatory model under Coljuegos in 2016, and Brazil continues to develop its federal framework for fixed-odds betting following the passage of Law 14,790 in 2023. The broader regional trend reflects efforts by governments to channel activity away from unregulated offshore operators toward licensed, tax-paying entities, while also addressing player protection and anti-money-laundering obligations.

Attendees can expect an in-depth examination of how the Peruvian market is adapting to a more structured gaming environment, with discussions focused on the operational realities of regulated growth. Key topics will include affiliate compliance, responsible marketing, AML and KYC requirements, and player protection as businesses navigate an increasingly mature regulatory landscape.

In addition to the main programme, the summit will introduce the Prediction Markets Summit Americas 2026, a dedicated half-day stream on 18 September that runs alongside the main conference. This stream is designed to create a platform for open discussion around prediction markets, forecasting infrastructure, and event-based products within regulated gaming markets. The inclusion of a prediction markets track comes as the sector has drawn increased regulatory and commercial attention worldwide, with platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi generating debate in the United States over how event-based products should be classified, licensed, and overseen.

LiGA Summit 2026 – Main Programme Agenda

The main summit's agenda centers on the regulatory, operational, and commercial developments transforming Latin America's gaming industry.

Day One | Thursday, 17 September

• Peru's New Gaming Licensing Era: Impact on Online and Land-Based Market Stability
• Peru at the Centre of LatAm iGaming: From Regulation to Profitability
• The Rise of Creator Affiliates in Latin America: TikTok, YouTube, and Short-Form Performance Marketing

Day Two | Friday, 18 September

• The New Age of AML and KYC in Peru's Digital Betting Market
• Responsible Marketing: Maintaining Growth While Meeting New Compliance Standards
• Land-Based Casinos in Latin America: Innovation, Experience & Omnichannel Growth

Prediction Markets Summit Americas 2026 (Half-Day Stream) – Day Two | Friday, 18 September

Running alongside the main LiGA Summit 2026, the Prediction Markets Summit Americas 2026 will feature an open, interactive roundtable discussion exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of prediction markets across Latin America. Discussion themes will include:

• Building Trust in Event-Based Products – fraud prevention, cybersecurity, market integrity, and consumer protection
• Regulation & Market Development – Brazil's regulatory approach, evolving frameworks across Latin America, and where prediction markets fit within betting, fintech, and digital assets
• Product Innovation & User Engagement – lessons from sportsbooks and affiliates, user experience, sustainable growth, and the role of AI and emerging technologies

Industry Leaders Share Their Perspectives

Sergio Poves Vidal, LatAm Gaming, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Advisor at Nexlaw LegalTech & Compliance, will share his perspective on the future of gaming regulation in Latin America and the importance of establishing common standards across the region:

"At LiGA Summit 2026, I will be sharing insights on how stronger regulatory cooperation across Latin America can help build more aligned, transparent, and sustainable gaming markets. The key challenge is not to create identical regulations across the region, but to develop shared standards around licensing, compliance, integrity, and responsible innovation. This is essential for supporting market growth while protecting consumers and strengthening trust in the regulated industry."

Israel Vasquez, Brand & Content Manager at Azar Latino, highlighted the role of changing player expectations, AI, and local innovation in shaping Latin America's iGaming landscape, which will be a key focus of his keynote:

"Latin America's iGaming sector is entering a decisive phase, where expanding into new markets and understanding the evolving behaviours of players from both regulated and unregulated environments will be key to anticipating the future of entertainment.

While operators and suppliers in regulated jurisdictions continue to face complex challenges, this moment demands a stronger alliance between creativity and legal frameworks to elevate and professionalise the industry.

With AI-driven solutions, deeper collaboration with game providers, and the rise of local talent across the region, the market is already shaping a new era of transformation for iGaming in 2026 and beyond."

From a legal perspective, Nicolás Samohod, Founder & Managing Partner of Samohod Law Firm, offered a preview of one of his main talking points — why balanced regulation remains the foundation of a healthy and sustainable gaming market:

"Intelligent regulation, with a legal framework that provides legal certainty to operators, under a technical and non-confiscatory tax regime, is the best guarantee for an orderly, formal, safe and successful gaming market."

Confirmed Contributors

LiGA Summit 2026 and the Prediction Markets Summit Americas 2026 will bring together a distinguished line-up of industry leaders, including leading operators, affiliates, legal experts, and technology providers from across Latin America and beyond.

Confirmed contributors include:

• Celeste Arredondo, Founder, International Gaming Women
• Jonathan Felix, CEO, GLOBAL BUSINESS COMPANY DE PERU S.A.C.
• Lucas Tapia Luna, CRM Marketing Manager – Sportsbook & Casino, Apuesto.com | Rojabet | Latribet
• Milagros Gabriela Seijas Peralta, Head of Legal and Compliance, La Tinka S.A.
• Renzo Escalante, CEO, Clases Play

Additional speakers will be announced.

LiGA Summit 2026 will provide a front-row view of how Latin America's gaming markets are transitioning from regulatory frameworks on paper to real-world implementation. The event will also unpack the opportunities and challenges surrounding prediction markets — one of the most closely watched developments reshaping the future of iGaming. How Peru's experience, alongside developments in Brazil and other jurisdictions, informs cross-border regulatory convergence will be a thread running through both the main programme and the prediction markets stream.

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