MEGA (Mexico Gaming) 2026 to Unite LatAm’s Gaming Industry at a Defining Moment

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MEGA (Mexico Gaming) 2026 to Unite LatAm’s Gaming Industry at a Defining Moment

With its debut just 2 weeks away, MEGA (Mexico Gaming) 2026 will bring the LatAm gaming industry together in Mexico City at a moment of heightened regulatory, commercial, and investment momentum. This is one of the last chances to join the region’s most renowned leaders from 3 – 5 February 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Santa Fe, and contribute to ‘MEGA’ discussions centred on long-term positioning, market readiness, and sustainable expansion.

A key focus on the agenda is marketing in regulated and emerging LatAm gaming markets. Among the standout voices is Jimena Sainz, whose nearly 20 years of hands-on marketing expertise positions her to deliver practical, market-tested insights that operators and suppliers alike can apply immediately.

Marketing at the Intersection of Regulation & Creativity: Exclusive Insights from Jimena Sainz

Just ahead of MEGA 2026, Head of Marketing and iGaming Marketing Consultant, Jimena Sainz, is giving us a sneak peek of what she’ll cover at the event. Having spent many years in the industry, she has witnessed firsthand how LatAm gaming marketing has evolved.

Here are some of the changes she believes have been the most transformative:

“Over the past few years, I’ve watched the LatAm gaming landscape transition from a fragmented, ‘land-based first’ market into more sophisticated digital ecosystems. The most transformative changes have been the technological shift to mobile-centricity and the institutionalisation brought by local regulations.

Today, the most successful brands in the region are those that treat LatAm not as a single block but as a collection of unique cultures with local taxing and regulatory landscapes, using data and localised storytelling to build genuine, long-term relationships rather than just hunting for the next deposit.”

She also highlighted the common missteps international brands make when entering or scaling across the region:

“The most frequent pitfall for international brands is falling for homogeneity, treating Latin America as a single, uniform block. In my experience, operators often underestimate the deep cultural and operational fragmentation between markets; what works in Mexico might completely miss the mark in Brazil or Argentina due to differences in slang, sports passion, and even humour.

Also, many brands overlook the critical importance of infrastructure. This includes the friction of local payment landscapes, where failing to integrate local digital wallets or payment methods can kill conversion, and the high demand for human-centric customer support. While many operators focus on marketing high-value bonuses, they underestimate the trust gap.

Success in LatAm isn’t just about outspending the competition; it’s about solving local friction points and building a brand that feels like a local ally rather than a foreign visitor.”

On what separates campaigns that resonate from those that fail to connect, Jimena emphasised authenticity and trust as key differentiators:

“Audiences are becoming more discerning about who they follow and why; this is a crucial factor because the line between success and failure in LatAm is drawn at authenticity and localised education.

While influencer campaigns fall flat when they feel scripted and corporate, the most successful ones allow creators to integrate the brand naturally into their Twitch, Instagram, or TikTok content. If the influencer doesn’t believe in the ‘vibe’ of the platform, the audience won’t either. In 2026, we will see a massive shift toward micro-influencers who command higher trust and engagement than mega celebrities.

On the affiliate front, the differentiator is the transition from ‘mass-traffic volume’ to high-value curation. In the region, a successful affiliate is a professional guide who builds trust through localised reviews, transparent insights on payment speeds, and community-driven guidance. The campaigns that resonate with the new players are those where the affiliate acts as a credible intermediary, ensuring the player feels informed enough before they reach the operator’s landing page.”

Addressing the evolving regulatory environment across LatAm and the need for marketing teams to remain compliant yet effective, she explained:

“I’ve always believed that creativity thrives best within constraints. Instead of viewing evolving regulations as a barrier, marketing teams should embrace them as the ultimate creative brief and a framework for building long-term brand equity. To balance performance with compliance without sacrificing the speed to market, the key lies in a compliance-by-design approach. This means building modular: having creative asset libraries that allow marketing teams to iterate quickly while staying within the legal guardrails, standardising the must-haves (such as responsible gaming messaging and media-specific disclosures) early in the process, and focusing on the narrative and engagement aspects.

Transparency and ethical marketing aren’t about avoiding fines; they are powerful tools for building the trust that drives sustainable player sentiment and performance in an increasingly regulated and mature landscape.”

Finally, on the marketing trends and shifts LatAm gaming stakeholders should be watching in the coming years, and why MEGA 2026 provides the perfect forum for these discussions, Jimena shared:

“Looking forward, two of the most significant shifts I think will be:

• The transition from mass acquisition to AI-driven hyper-personalisation, where the player journey is treated as a unique, cinematic experience rather than a series of bets. Stakeholders must prepare for a landscape where player sentiment and data-driven insights are the competitive edge.
• Social betting and entertainment will converge naturally. The line between a streaming platform, social networks, and a sportsbook will virtually disappear, demanding a more lifestyle-integrated marketing approach.

These shifts will force a fundamental evolution in strategy. We will move away from transactional marketing, where the loudest bonus won the day, to a model centred on player sentiment and trust.

An event like MEGA 2026 provides the platform where the entire ecosystem – regulators, operators, tech providers, and innovators – can align on a player-centric future and bridge the gap between global technology and local culture. These summits are where we collectively design the blueprint for a sustainable, responsible, and highly profitable future for the region.”

Last Chance to Engage with the Experts Defining LatAm Gaming Strategy

As Mexico enters a defining phase of growth and regulatory maturity, marketing strategies that worked yesterday will no longer be enough. MEGA 2026 offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from experts like Jimena Sainz, who bring real-world experience on what it takes to win LatAm gaming audiences through smart marketing, affiliate alignment, and trust-driven engagement. To ensure you don’t miss out, secure your spot today to gain these insights first-hand and align your strategy with the direction of the region’s gaming market.

Register now: https://www.eventus-international.com/mega

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