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4th September 2026
Gana Media Group plc
("GANA" or "the Company")
Gana Media Group Expands Latin American Footprint with Induction into AIEJA, Mexico's Premier Gaming Association
Welcomed officially during the General Assembly at Centro Citibanamex, the group reinforces its commitment to responsible industry growth and strategic investment in Mexico's gaming and iGaming ecosystem.
MEXICO CITY, 3rd September 2026, Gana Media Group plc, an emerging international entertainment, media, and digital gaming organization, has officially been inducted as an active member of the Asociación de Permisionarios, Operadores y Proveedores de la Industria del Entretenimiento y Juego de Apuesta en México (AIEJA).
The announcement took place during AIEJA's General Assembly, hosted at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City. Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, President of AIEJA, formally welcomed Gana Media Group and its flagship consumer brand, Estadiogana, into the association's distinguished ranks before an audience of industry leaders, operators, and regulatory stakeholders.
Membership in AIEJA marks a defining milestone in Gana Media Group's international expansion roadmap. As the leading institutional voice of the regulated gaming and entertainment sector in Mexico, AIEJA unifies top-tier land-based concessionaires, digital operators, software providers, and key suppliers committed to standardizing best practices, consumer protection, and sustainable economic contributions across the country.
Strengthening the Regulated Mexican Market
Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez highlighted the significance of attracting experienced international operators with transparent governance structures to Mexico's dynamic gaming sector.
"We thank Gana Media Group for their firm commitment and strategic investments in Mexico," said Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, President of AIEJA. "Their entrance into our market serves as an outstanding business case of foreign public capital placing its trust in Mexico's gaming and entertainment industry. Welcoming operations of this caliber strengthens our collective efforts to build a mature, transparent, and vibrant ecosystem."
By integrating into AIEJA, Gana Media Group aligns its regional operations directly with Mexico's institutional framework, reinforcing compliance, regulatory dialogue, and player protection.
Convergence of Media, Entertainment, and Gaming
The induction underscores Gana Media Group's localised execution strategy through Estadiogana, leveraging content-driven sports media integration to serve the evolving Latin American gaming audience.
"Mexico represents a tremendous strategic opportunity for Gana Media Group to demonstrate how our integrated model of media, interactive entertainment, and regulated gaming delivers sustained value to our users, partners, and shareholders," stated Mark Epstein, CEO at Gana Media Group. "Becoming an official member of AIEJA validates our long-term vision. We look forward to working alongside Dr. Ochoa and the association's members to support responsible gaming and elevate player entertainment across the country."
Through this formal induction, Gana Media Group solidifies its position within Mexico's regulated gaming landscape, laying the groundwork for continued operational expansion, local job creation, and content distribution throughout the region.
About Gana Media Group & Estadiogana
Gana Media Group is a multinational entertainment, digital media, and gaming enterprise focused on high-growth emerging regulated markets. Through platforms such as Estadiogana, the group bridges interactive sports entertainment, digital engagement, and regulated betting to deliver immersive, responsible consumer experiences backed by institutional standards of corporate governance.
About AIEJA
The Asociación de Permisionarios, Operadores y Proveedores de la Industria del Entretenimiento y Juego de Apuesta en México (AIEJA) is the premier trade organization representing the regulated gaming, betting, and entertainment industry in Mexico. AIEJA actively promotes dialogue between industry stakeholders, regulators, and civil society to advance responsible gaming, legal certainty, and economic growth nationwide.
For further information, please contact:
Gana Media Group plc
John Barker, Chairman
+44 7711 920 865
www.ganamediagroup.com
Beaumont Cornish (Nominated Adviser)
James Biddle and Roland Cornish
+44 (0) 20 7628 3396
AlbR Capital Limited (Broker)
Lucy Williams and Duncan Vasey
+44 (0) 20 7469 0930
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