BMM broadens iGaming outlook at Menominee Resort

BMM International (BMM) announced today that the second in the series of BMM Tribal iGaming Workshops ‘Finding Your Path’, held at the Menominee Casino Resort in Wisconsin on October 17 and 18, was a big success. The workshop, aimed at Tribal regulators and operators, was presented over two days with speakers from BMM as well as experts from the field of iGaming. The presentations covered a wide variety of topics including the legal and licensing requirements in iGaming, a survey of regulatory structures, marketing and several sessions focusing on the actual operations of internet based gaming. Participant Thomas Jeffords, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission for the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, said of the workshop “It was great information, really well presented. This is such a great way to enlighten everyone as to what is in the mix for iGaming.” Thomas went on to say “The workshop really broadened my outlook on the whole iGaming arena and now I can get on to writing appropriate minimal internal controls.” Richard Williamson, BMM’s SVP Regulatory – Americas and Chairman for the workshops, commented “Information is key to making educated decisions particularly in the iGaming world. BMM’s aim is to educate and familiarize participants with the information they need to analyze their own tribe’s iGaming opportunities. We want to enable our participants to make their own informed, practical decisions.” Participant Brian D. Decorah, General Manager of the North Star Mohican Casino Resort described the workshop as “An excellent 101 in online gaming”. Brian went on to comment “Finding Your Path has been most helpful, over the past two days we have learned about current legislation, trends and costs associated with online gaming. I particularly like the fact that the seminars are not ‘sales pitchy’.” The iGaming workshop was held over two days in the beautiful conference facility at Menominee Casino Resort, Keshena, Wisconsin. The event was opened by The Veterans of the Menominee Nation who posted the Colors along with the Invocation by Dennis Kenote, a Menominee Nation Veteran. Bruce Pecore, Menominee Tribal Legislator provided the welcome and the Menominee High School Drummers ‘The Young Chiefs’ accompanied the opening ceremony with drumming. Vince Cook, Regulatory Director for Little Traverse B and of Odawa Indians, said of the two-day event, “The workshop gave excellent information that not only provided knowledge, but helped me to formulate ideas on how to proceed.” Mike Dreitzer, COO – Americas, BMM, commented “Again, we are extremely pleased to see that BMM’s approach to education and providing information to industry participants has been so well received. We view education as our responsibility, given our prominent position as the leading gaming lab and technical consultancy group in the industry. Working with key stakeholders in this way is crucial to what we do. In addition, we find that these events are much more effective as a regional series, offering special attention every time to each of the key geographic areas in tribal gaming across the United States and reducing travel costs for those attending.” Look out for further events in the coming months. For more information please contact Wendy Anderson on 702 407 2420 or email...

BMM showcases new headquarters at G2E 2012

BMM International (BMM) announced today that it has relocated its world headquarters to 815 Pilot Road, Las Vegas, NV, as of September 17, 2012. Martin Storm, Global President & CEO of BMM International commented, “Relocating BMM’s headquarters represents a significant step forward for BMM and follows fast on BMM’s accelerated growth in Nevada and across North America. Since BMM’s approval by the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board as a registered independent testlab in June of this year, we have been very busy with submissions in Nevada and throughout North America. We are continuing to hire staff here in Nevada as well as other parts of North America to meet increasing demand. The new building will more than meet our requirements, allowing us to sustain the highest testing standards as gaming manufacturers of all sizes continue to bring more and more of their business to BMM.” “We are very excited about how this new facility will strengthen our ability to continue to provide world-class service to manufacturers and regulators alike,” said Mike Dreitzer, BMM Chief Operating Officer – Americas, “During the G2E week BMM is inviting regulators, manufacturers and operators the chance to visit and tour our new global and North American headquarters with BMM leaders. Come and find out why so many gaming manufacturers and regulators around the world turn to BMM as a first choice for gaming lab expertise and services.” BMM is providing Testlab and Headquarters tours from October 1-5 2012, during the G2E week. Complimentary round-trip transportation for guests is available from The Sands Convention Center or their Las Vegas hotel. Tours are expected to take about 90 minutes round-trip and can be booked by contacting Alisha Ray on 702 407 2420 or by email at alisha.ray@bmm.com You can also visit BMM at booth #2424 at...

BMM becomes an associate member of the World Lottery Association (WLA)

BMM International (BMM) is proud to announce that it recently became an associate member of the World Lotteries Association (WLA). Jean Corriveau, Business Development Manager – Lotteries and Online Gaming said: “BMM has been providing testing and compliance services to Lotteries for the past 30 years, it was the logical next step to partner with the WLA as they are a world class organization”. Jean adds, “Joining the WLA provides BMM with a vast arena of knowledge, tools and frameworks, enabling BMM to tailor new service offerings to our Lottery clients.” Drew Pawlak, SVP Business Development – Americas commented “BMM provides services to key lotteries such as the Atlantic Lottery and the Illinois Lottery in conjunction with the Northstar Lottery Group. Becoming a WLA member will be of great benefit and we are looking forward to working with such a well respected organization in the...

BMM announces Director of Lottery Security and Audit Services

BMM International (BMM) announced today that Thomas Bierbach has joined BMM as Director of Lottery Security and Audit Services. Thomas will support BMM’s expansion of professional services offerings in the global lottery industry. Thomas, who is based in Moncton, New Brunswick, has over a decade of international experience in the field of Risk Management, Audit, Security and Compliance with lotteries. Thomas has spent six years as the Director of Security & Compliance at the Atlantic Lottery, during which time he also served as Co-Chair of the World Lottery Association Security & Risk Management Committee (WLA SRMC), the authors of the WLA Security Control Standard (WLA SCS). Most recently, Thomas acted as senior adviser and executive of Baseline Business Geographics, providing Risk Management, Security & Compliance advisory services to the gaming and lottery industry. In this role Thomas was working with lotteries to identify and implement security and compliance programs, as well as create solutions to support lottery integrity, player protection and operational excellence. Thomas’s experience also includes leading and managing compliance and certification projects for ISO/IEC27001 and WLA Security Control Standards. In addition to this, he is also a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified ISO/IEC27001 Lead Auditor. Mike Dreitzer, COO – Americas says “Thomas is a respected expert in the lottery and gaming Industry. We are pleased to have him join our team as we continue to build our momentum as the testing and certification firm of choice in the lottery industry worldwide. Given his experience, certifications and skill sets, Thomas will be a great asset to our lottery clients in Canada and around the world. We welcome Thomas to BMM.” You can contact Thomas at...

A message from Dr. Jane Aronson, founder of the Worldwide Orphans Foundation

The Storm Family & BMM were proud to host an event at Green Valley Ranch in aid of the Worldwide Orphans Foundation on Thursday 23rd August. Dr. Jane Aronson, founder of WWO was in attendance and wrote the following blog when she returned to her home in New Jersey. Dr. Jane’s virgin trip to Las Vegas: Storm BMM WWO event at Green Valley Ranch Hotel I am on my way back home to New Jersey after a wonderful trip to Las Vegas for an event to support WWO. The event was created by Martin Storm and Sandra Ferguson, his wife, who are Australians I met a couple of years ago in Mornington, Australia, during a family Christmas trip. Martin Storm runs BMM, a successful gaming software certification business with 13 offices in 12 countries around the world. He fell in love with WWO and he, his wife Sandra and employees from BMM worked months to create a fabulous Las Vegas event to support WWO. Everything was incredibly professional from graphics by Wendy and Greg to goodie bags with a CD of original music from Irwin Thomas and Aaron Hendra and oils “doTerra” created by Cachay Wyson. The Brat Pack, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Out of Date Boys, Irwin Thomas, Andrew Tierney, and Aaron Hendra entertained. Kendall Tenney, Nevadan journalist and accomplished event host, was on hand to coordinate all stage activity. Those Out of Date boys dressed in white shirts and skinny ties, were “so fine” with the Beatles and more. And so polite and sweet as boys can be! Irwin Thomas also known as Jack Jones in Australia is a brilliant guitarist and vocalist who was introduced to me by Martin when he and his wife Sandra and I visited over a year ago in New York. Since then Irwin has supported WWO at a birthday party event for Matt Blesso, a WWO board member and now at this event. He and Aaron did a gorgeous rendition for Falling Slowly from Once, the Tony award winning show (and movie). That is my favorite song as well as my son Des’s. And then he teamed up with Andrew Tierney for two other passionate songs. It was an awesome event that started with a busy red carpet lined with 200 guests, all eager to wear and be photographed with the famed pipe cleaner blue glasses. Real handshakes and engaging eye contact were the hallmark of the red carpet. Friends of the Storms were loyal and eager to learn about WWO. The event was at the Green Valley Ranch Hotel and I enjoyed an eyeful of gaming machines and the Las Vegas city casinos and history. Martin Storm showed me his offices old and new and introduced me to an incredibly dedicated staff, many of whom came to the event at the hotel last night. He personally drove me into the city to learn about the history of Las Vegas and to see the casinos I have only seen in movies i.e. Caesar’s Palace, Bellagio, Venetian (formerly the Sands), and Binion’s. We walked on Fremont Street where it all began and watched zip line adventurers fly above us under a canopy of lights not lit in the day. $50 billion worth of sprawling hotels and shopping malls dominate the Las Vegas culture. Themes such as Luxor and the recreation of the skyline of New York City were quite impressive. I brought rain and cool temperatures in the 70s that were a welcome relief to the Nevadans who have been hit hard by global warming with temperatures higher than 120 degrees this summer....

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BMM broadens iGaming outlook at Menominee Resort