Peru receives IAGR recognition for progress in gaming regulation
Mincetur was honored in Lima during the 19–22 October 2026 conference
Key Takeaways
- The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur) received recognition from the IAGR at the Annual Conference of Gaming Regulators held in Lima from 19 to 22 October 2026.
- Around 200 representatives of regulatory bodies and public entities from multiple countries attended the conference.
- Delegations included Austria, Croatia, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, China, Gibraltar, Finland, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada.
- Key topics were the growth of online betting, combating illegal gaming, sports betting integrity and the use of data to prevent money laundering.
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur) received recognition from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) for progress in gaming regulation during the Annual Conference of Gaming Regulators 2026, held in Lima from 19 to 22 October 2026. Around 200 representatives from regulatory bodies and public entities from various countries attended the meeting.
Meeting and core topics
The Annual Conference of Gaming Regulators 2026 brought together delegations from Austria, Croatia, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, China, Gibraltar, Finland, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada, among others. Delegates exchanged experiences and analysed supervisory challenges, with particular attention to the growth of online betting, the fight against illegal operations and the need to strengthen cooperation among authorities; the event also featured sessions linked to [regulation](/regulation).
Technical and regional debate
During the sessions participants addressed the integrity of sports betting and markets, strategies to combat illegal gaming in Latin America, Africa and Europe, and the use of data to prevent money laundering. The conference was the second time Peru hosted this international meeting, ten years after the previous edition in the country.
Regulatory framework and responsibilities
In Peru, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) is the authority responsible for regulating and supervising casinos, slot machines and remote games and sports betting. The country's regulatory framework seeks to strengthen oversight of these activities and improve consumer protection. The IAGR recognition underlines that progress; the regulatory role also ties into the management of land-based [casino](/casino) operations.
Impact on tourism and cooperation
Hosting the conference contributes to the development of meetings tourism by bringing international visitors and increasing demand for accommodation, transport and catering services. The IAGR is a non-profit international organisation that brings together authorities responsible for gaming regulation in different countries and facilitates the exchange of good practices. Mincetur reiterated its commitment to responsible gaming, to supervising authorised activities and to strengthening a regulated and safe sector. — Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación
Frequently Asked Questions
Which body received the IAGR recognition in Peru?
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (Mincetur) received the recognition. The announcement was made during the Annual Conference of Gaming Regulators 2026 held in Lima from 19 to 22 October 2026.
When and where did the Annual Conference of Gaming Regulators 2026 take place?
The conference took place in Lima from 19 to 22 October 2026. It was the second time Peru hosted the meeting, ten years after the previous edition in the country.
Which countries participated in the conference in Lima?
Delegations attended from Austria, Croatia, Latvia, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, China, Gibraltar, Finland, the Netherlands, the United States and Canada, among others, with around 200 participants in total.
What were the main topics discussed during the conference?
The conference discussed the growth of online betting, the fight against illegal operations, the integrity of sports betting and markets, and the use of data to prevent money laundering.
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Miguel Sandoval
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Miguel Sandoval tracks gambling legislation, licensing, and regulator enforcement — from Spain's DGOJ and the Latin American authorities to the UKGC, the MGA, and the state-by-state map in North America. The reports answer three questions precisely — what changed, where, and who it affects — with jurisdictions, dates, and penalties cited exactly as published. Operators and compliance officers read Miguel Sandoval to know which rulebook moved before their next meeting.
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