GAT Expo, one of the flagship events of the Latin American gaming industry, celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 9 to 11 at the Hotel Las Américas in Cartagena de Indias. NOVOMATIC, as a platinum sponsor, excelled with an extraordinary range of solutions on display, led by the team of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, the local subsidiary of the Group, and with the participation of renowned executives from Peru, Serbia, Austria and Ecuador.

The trade show dedicated to the land-based and online segments of the industry began with the emblematic ribbon cutting in the presence of Dr. Marco Emilio Hincapié (President of Coljuegos), Elizabeth Maya Cano (President of Cornazar), José Aníbal Aguirre (creator and organizer of the trade show) and José Casapía Bardales (Institutional Relations Manager of NOVOMATIC Peru) among others.

NOVOMATIC was the epicenter of innovation and entertainment during both days of GAT Expo. Showcasing its BLACK EDITION series of cabinets, including the BLACK EDITION II 3.32 with NOVO LINE™ GOLDEN LINK™ Edition 1, the MASTER SL™ 3.32 with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 2, and the BLACK EDITION II 3.27 with IMPERA LINK™ Series 2, NOVOMATIC demonstrated its commitment to excellence both in Terms of design and functionality.

Also presented was the acclaimed DIAMOND X™ 2.32 in its elegant Black Metro finish, equipped with the Linked Progressive Jackpot CASH CONNECTION™ Edition 4, as well as the FUNMASTER 2.27 cabinet with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 1, known for its exceptional price-performance ratio in the region. In addition, the 5-seat Fazi Optimum Roulette caught visitors’ attention with its compact design and ability to maximize entertainment in any space.

Another highlight of NOVOMATIC’s appearance at GAT Expo was the NOVOVISION™ casino management system and its advanced functionalities for the management and administration of casino floors, together with its innovative biometrically-supported access and payment solutions.

Manuel Del Sol, CEO of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the trade show: “We are very proud of the road we have travelled and being part of this special edition of GAT Expo. We look forward to continuing to build and perfect our industry together.” The executive also appreciates the work and commitment of those involved in the realization of the exhibition: “A warm thanks to our local and international team for their effort in this event and to the GAT Expo teams for their excellence.”

NOVOMATIC would also like to thank all the operators, business partners and visitors and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the future of entertainment in the gaming industry.

CGS Events, an American company with over 20 years of experience and a history of collaboration with governments across various territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, known for its distinguished track record in organizing events within the gaming industry, has recently announced a complete overhaul of its image and structure. This marks a milestone in the provision of professional sector meetings with innovations like Gaming Insights, XPO 360 and CGS Xperience at various convention centers across Latin America, thereby paving the way for new participants and expanding the market offering.

It announces its next event, CGS Santiago, which will be held on May 29 and 30 at Espacio Riesco, a renowned convention center in the capital of the country. This fourth edition in the southern country promises to be broader and more inclusive than ever, positioning itself as a crucial forum for discussing the imminent regulation of the sector in Chile.

CGS Santiago will offer two days filled with knowledge, with more hours dedicated to conferences, discussion panels and parallel activities. Participants will enjoy the experience of a space dedicated to the presentation of new products, services and solutions for the gaming industry.

The event will also provide excellent networking opportunities including a welcome cocktail, a gala dinner and the CGS Awards ceremony where the outstanding achievements of key market players will be recognized. The guest list includes regulators, tax experts, cybersecurity specialists, FinTechs, marketing agencies, representatives from casinos, lotteries, iGaming and certification laboratories among others.

This year, the event will also include the Chat and Wine segment, sponsored by the prestigious Brazilian company Pay4Fun, designed to foster dialogue while attendees enjoy an excellent selection of national wines.

With these new proposals, CGS Events positions itself as a benchmark in creating meeting and dialogue platforms in the gaming industry in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as redefining the way professionals and companies in the sector connect and explore future opportunities in an evolving market.

For more information about CGS Santiago and other events, visit the website: www. CGSEvents. io and access details about the CGS Santiago event.

Go-to LatAm content and platform developer unveils new terminals division following retail success in several Brazilian states

Vibra Gaming, the go-to LatAm content and platform developer  has launched a new retail VLT division dedicated to the rapidly regulating region following its initial success in several Brazilian states.

Vibra VLT provides flexible options enabling our technology to work with any customer request. In combination with our current online casino and sportsbook platform offering, the VLTs complete a true omnichannel solution, GLI-certified and ready for Brazil and other countries’ regulatory requirements. Plans include to launch terminals in Mexico and Peru in the coming months as well. 

Our EGM platform used by the terminals has been specifically designed for this region. It can adapt to any existing hardware clients already have in place, featuring in-house localized and third-party aggregated content. This type of flexibility is a big demand in the Latam region and a fundamental aspect of Vibra’s approach to market.

Vibra’s success in offering its own platform and content on terminals in Brazil in the last year accelerated the launch of the new VLT division. Plans are to significantly expand its content portfolio across hundreds more video lottery terminals in Brazil following the great reception of its games on VLTs in the states of Paraíba and Maranhão.

In June 2023, Vibra became one of the first providers to launch lottery-certified content on VLTs and retail terminals with its ‘Scratch-a-Lot’ product becoming an instant fan favorite. Scratch-a-Lot is a GLI-certified game built specifically for instant lottery markets such as Brazilian states, United States Class-2, and other countries around the globe. It allows players to experience the excitement of Vibra’s traditional casino games like Piggy Cash and Condorito, in jurisdictions that only allow lottery products.

Ramiro Atucha, CEO, Vibra Gaming, said: “Today is a really proud day for the team and I. We now have a complete full range of content and technology products with the launch of Vibra VLT.

“We offer our own content (Vibra Gaming), our own omnichannel platform and technology solutions (Vibra Solutions), and now our own VLT platform solutions (Vibra VLT), catering to any need customers may have, all of which is fully flexible and fully localized for the LatAm market.”

“Our first steps in the VLT market have been hugely successful, integrating our platform and our content across terminals in Brazil and the launch of the new division is the next, natural step. We’re very excited for the future.”