GLI, Karen Sierra, and José Carlos to Lead Regional Regulatory Analysis During SAGSE Panama 2026

June 3, 2026, at the Sortis Hotel Casino

The regulation, expansion, and evolution of online gaming in Latin America will be among the central themes of SAGSE Central America & Caribbean 2026, taking place on June 3 at the Sortis Hotel, Casino & Convention Center in Panama.

Within the Executive Summit, one of the most relevant sessions will focus on analyzing the region’s key regulatory markets, with special attention on:

• Panama as a regional hub
• Colombia and the growth of online gaming
• Dominican Republic & the Caribbean
• and Brazil as the new giant of regulated gaming

The session will feature the technical and strategic support of GLI, together with the participation of Karen Sierra and José Carlos, who will provide an international perspective on regulation, compliance, and the evolution of expanding markets.

A Journey Through the Markets Defining LATAM’s Future

The agenda will begin with a presentation focused on Panama’s regulatory vision as a strategic hub for Central America and the Caribbean, highlighting the country’s growth as a regional platform for operators and suppliers.

The Summit will then analyze the current state of Colombia, one of Latin America’s most developed online gaming markets, focusing on opportunities for sportsbook and iGaming.

The session will continue with a look at the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, where discussions will cover:

• market evolution
• regulatory challenges
• licensing models
• and regional expansion opportunities

Finally, Brazil will take center stage within the agenda, addressing:

• current legal framework
• commercial opportunities
• technical and regulatory challenges
• risks and growth perspectives

👉 Brazil is no longer an emerging market.
👉 It is now the leading protagonist of the new Latin American gaming landscape.

GLI: Technical Vision, Regulation & International Standards

The participation of GLI, Karen Sierra, and José Carlos will bring a global perspective on:

• certification
• compliance
• regulatory standards
• technological evolution
• international best practices
• and technical challenges for operators and regulators

GLI’s presence further reinforces the Summit’s institutional and technical profile, consolidating SAGSE Panama as a space where business, regulation, and industry-building converge.

A Summit for Decision-Makers

The SAGSE Executive Summit Panama will be held under a closed-door format, by invitation and reconfirmation only, bringing together:

• operators
• regulators
• platforms
• fintech & payments
• compliance
• technology providers
• and leaders of the regional gaming industry

In this context, SAGSE Panama continues to strengthen its position as one of the gaming industry’s leading meeting points in Central America and the Caribbean.

📍 SAGSE Central America & Caribbean 2026
📅 June 3, 2026 (//Extra Day: June 4 exclusive day and expo opening only for ALASCA members, security chiefs, and security associations.//)
📍 Sortis Hotel, Casino & Convention Center – Panama

🔗 Official agenda and registration