More choice in gaming testlabs – at ICE 2014
More choice in gaming testlabs – at ICE 2014
BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at ICE in London, February 4-6, 2014. BMM will be represented from across the globe at this year’s ICE show, with staff attending from the recently opened Bologna, Italy office and BMM’s Spain and Austria locations. They will be joined by the South Africa, Australia and the US teams. These experienced BMM staff will be available to all ICE attendees throughout the three-day event to offer advice and assistance on compliance, certification requirements and testing for both land-based and iGaming. Tebogo Makamo, Senior Vice President Operations, South Africa & Europe commented, “As gaming and iGaming continue to expand and develop in Europe we are seeing the gaming industry really embrace technical innovation and competition to lower costs and increase efficiencies. To service this demand for quality testing and compliance services BMM has gone through a significant global expansion over the last three years, with specific emphasis in Europe.” Makamo continued, “The BMM global team is looking forward to sharing our expertise and knowledge with ICE attendees at the 2014 event. As so many manufacturers around the world are now seeing, BMM is the gaming compliance partner of choice.” To find out more please visit BMM Testlabs at booth #N6-215, ICE, February 4-6,...
Read MoreTravis Foley, EVP Operations – Americas in 2014 Gaming Industry Forecast: Part 3
Casino Enterprise Management – 2014 Gaming Industry Forecast: Part 3 Last year at this time, BMM announced our move to new state-of-the-art global headquarters. We knew that we would continue to grow in 2013, but just a year later we are pleased to announce that we are already set to expand our test lab facility in Las Vegas by early 2014. As the economy continues to improve, this is just one example of the growth we have seen in the gaming industry over the last year. For BMM Testlabs the recovery has translated into significant expansion, as demand for our highly qualified staff and services continues to grow.Looking to 2014, we see the industry continuing to embrace technical innovation and competition to lower costs and increase efficiencies. Major manufacturers will release new gaming platforms and games while facing increased competition from smaller manufacturers who are keen to expand their global footprints. Operators will focus on technologies from a greater number of suppliers to expand and improve the patron experience. Regulators will look to allow new technology into their jurisdictions as they continue to face slowly improving revenue and increasing competition from neighboring jurisdictions. All will be looking for that special innovation or efficiency that will drive their own growth in the market, and all will be looking to each other to play their part. For independent testing laboratories, these are all opportunities to build and grow partnerships. As we have always done, BMM will continue to assist manufacturers, operators and regulators in their endeavors, but during this upcoming year significant changes can be made to create real and tangible differences. At BMM we believe that creating efficiencies and lowering costs while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accountability is key. Importantly, increased competition and standardization in the independent testing laboratory sector will make a marked improvement in the gaming industry with benefits for all stakeholders. Independent testing laboratories must work together as manufacturers, operators and regulators have done in the past for true efficiencies and real customer choice in the gaming testing marketplace to be realized. As I continue my role at BMM after many years as a gaming regulator, I am impressed by the industry’s ability to grow and work together. I am reminded, however, that the industry still faces obstacles. Whether it’s education, regulations, technology or testing—BMM Testlabs will continue to be at the forefront, offering advice to all regulatory agencies, manufacturers and operators to assist a smooth transition into 2014 and beyond. BMM wishes choice, prosperity and growth to the gaming industry in 2014. ...
Read MoreBMM announces the “Compliance Alliance” Radio show with Casino Enterprise Management Magazine
BMM Testlabs will debut its first Compliance Alliance show at 11 a.m. PST Jan. 27. Richard Williamson, BMM Testlabs’ senior vice president for Regulatory Education—International, will host the program. In this initial launch for the show, Richard Williamson will interview Joe Valandra, CEO of Great Luck, and explore how tribal governments and casino operators will join the ranks of Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey in exercising sovereign jurisdiction to offer browser-based Internet gaming. This is sure to be a fascinating topic that will be receiving national attention. Joining Williamson in this discussion with Joe Valandra will be BMM’s EVP of Operations for North America, Travis Foley, who came to BMM from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. See more at:...
Read MoreBMM Testlabs announce new location in Bologna, Italy
BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new office and testing facility in Bologna, Italy. The office, due to open January 2014 is located in Bologna Business Park and will be managed by Senior Group Manager Operations, Antonio Gridà Cucco. Gridà Cucco most recently worked as Technical Project and Compliance Manager for BetStone in Europe. Previously Gridà Cucco was with GLI and spent two years as a consultant at Sogei, where he was involved in the creation of regulations and standards for new technologies including server based and system supported gaming (VLTs). Martin Storm, CEO – BMM International commented “With this expansion in Europe we are ensuring that BMM continues to be at the forefront of the gaming industry offering both specialized local and global services to all of our clients across the world. As demand for BMM’s high quality of testing and consultancy services in Europe continue to grow, BMM Italy will work closely with BMM Spain, BMM Austria and BMM South Africa to provide complete European coverage, offering identical services tailored for each region.” Gridà Cucco stated “I am very pleased to be able to bring my gaming industry experience to BMM Testlabs and be a part of this very exciting expansion for BMM in Bologna. We expect to be very busy over the next few months providing consultancy services for customers wanting to enter the VLT market here in Italy. We will also be focusing on online and AWP...
Read MoreBMM announces affiliate membership in ALEA, Argentina
BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce that it has been accepted as an affiliate member of ALEA – Lottery Association, Pools and State Casinos in Argentina. BMM Testlabs was one of a select group of gaming companies accepted at the 58th Extraordinary Meeting of ALEA in Rosario, Santa Fé, Argentina on November 20, 2013. Carlos José Gloza, BMM’s representative in Argentina stated “BMM is honored to be accepted into ALEA as an affiliate member. We are very much looking forward to participating in and attending ALEA events. We also look forward to further participation with CIBELAE and WLA through the organization.” BMM anuncia que ha sido aceptado como Miembro Afiliado en ALEA , Argentina BMM Testlabs se complace en anunciar que ha sido aceptado como miembro afiliado de ALEA – Asociación de Lotería, Quinielas y Casinos Estatales de Argentina. BMM Testlabs es una de las empresas incluidas en un selecto grupo que ha sido aceptada en la 58ª Reunión Extraordinaria de ALEA en Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina el 20 de noviembre de 2013. Carlos José Gloza, representante de BMM en Argentina declaró ” BMM tiene el honor de ser aceptado en ALEA como miembro afiliado Estamos muy ansiosos por poder asistir y participar de los eventos de ALEA. También tenemos interés en participar más activamente con CIBELAE y WLA a través de la...
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