BMM supports Indian Gaming 2012
BMM supports Indian Gaming 2012
BMM is proud to be taking part in this year’s Indian Gaming tradeshow and convention taking place in San Diego, April 1-4. As part of BMM’s commitment to education and training for regulators in the tribal sector, BMM is heavily involved in the training and conference program at Indian Gaming 2012. SVP Regulatory, Richard Williamson will be presenting two programs in the ‘Regulation’ track. ‘Preparing Regulators for online gaming’ runs on Monday April 2nd from 2.15pm-4pm. Williamson says of this program “It’s not a question of if, but when Internet Gaming arrives, our Tribal Regulators must be equipped with as much information as possible to make critical business decisions with regard to their new responsibilities as regulators of their Tribe’s bricks and mortar as well as virtual gaming operations. This program will provide for that exchange.” The second program presented by BMM discusses “Clarity in Regulation – changes in GLI-11 v.2.1 and the potential impact on your gaming operation” on Wednesday 4th from 9am-10am. Williamson says of this presentation “This is a discussion on recent changes to GLI 11 technical standards. These standards are often adopted by regulators without any meaningful explanation and the new changes now force Tribes to make decisions that will impact how manufacturers create games and how test-labs evaluate games. This discussion will help to clarify the impact of these changes and what each Tribe’s Gaming Commission needs to know to ensure product consistency in their casinos.” BMM’s COO Mike Dreitzer says “BMM has been supporting Indian Gaming for many years and we are honored to be taking part in this year’s event in such a big way. Over the past few years we have developed an excellent program to service Tribal gaming needs, offering testing, certification, compliance, regulatory services and specifically, free education and training – for both land based and i-gaming. We are very much looking forward to this year’s event.” BMM will be exhibiting on the tradeshow floor and is pleased to announce special guest, Lisa Schneider – Tribal artist, will be signing posters of her paintings ‘Hatak’ and ‘Listening to the Drum’ on the BMM booth – #1713 on both Tuesday and Wednesday during the...
Read MoreBMM awarded recognition by NYCE
BMM is pleased to announce that the Mexican based organization NORMALIZATION Y CERTIFICACION ELECTRONICA, A.C. (NYCE) formally recognizes BMM as a testing facility for the Technical standards known as “NMX”, used by many in Mexico. As the Mexican market continues to develop at a rapid pace, both BMM and NYCE wanted to ensure all global products had a clear path to meet the voluntary certification requirements. BMM & NYCE have chosen to work together closely over the last several months to ensure BMM meets the necessary criteria and achieve this significant milestone. Mexico has more than 70,000 gaming devices operating in over 300 slot parlors. BMM’s COO for the Americas, Mike Dreitzer said, “BMM is committed to the gaming industry in Mexico and seeks to bring its knowledge and experience to the market to help foster its successful growth. Mexico has a very large gambling market, and BMM sees a bright future for this industry for both operators and manufacturers.” BMM Global President and CEO Martin Storm said, “BMM has committed many resources to reaching this goal and we are very pleased to bring this process to fruition. In particular, we wish to thank NYCE President, Gerardo Hernandez Garza and Carlos Perez Munguia, NYCE National Director for their support and encouragement during this process. We look forward to many years of service in this market and are appreciative of NYCE’s recognition of BMM. Mike Dreitzer, COO of BMM Americas continued, “Although the landscape of the regulatory framework in Mexico is an evolving process, by working with NYCE as BMM has been, we continue to support the stakeholders in the Mexican gaming industry to the greatest extent possible.” BMM obtiene el reconocimiento de NYCE BMM se complace en anunciar que el Organismo Certificador en México NORMALIZACIÓN Y CERTIFICACION ELECTRONICA, A.C. (NYCE) formalmente otorga el reconocimiento a BMM Compliance como Laboratorio de pruebas para los estándares técnicos conocidos como NMX utilizados por muchos en México. A medida que el mercado Mexicano continua creciendo a un ritmo acelerado, BMM y NYCE quisieron asegurarse de que todos los equipos de juego mundiales tuvieran un patrón claro para cumplir con dichos Requerimientos de Certificación Voluntaria. BMM Y NYCE decidieron trabajar conjuntamente por muchos meses para determinar y asegurar que BMM cumple con los criterios necesarios para lograr este significativo reconocimiento. México tiene más de 70,000 equipos de juego con apuesta operando en más de 300 salas de juego. COO Mike Dreitzer comentó “BMM está totalmente comprometido con la industria mexicana del juego y ofrece traer todo su conocimiento y experiencia al mercado mexicano para ayudar a impulsar su exitoso crecimiento. México tiene un enorme mercado de la Industria del Juego y BMM ve un futuro brillante en la industria para ambos, los operadores y los fabricantes”. El Presidente Global y CEO de BMM Martin Storm dijo, “BMM ha destinado muchos recursos para alcanzar esta meta y estamos muy contentos de traer este proceso a su culminación. Muy particularmente, deseamos agradecer a Gerardo Hernández Garza, Presidente de NYCE y a Carlos Pérez Munguía, Director General de NYCE, por su apoyo y estímulo durante este proceso. Esperamos por muchos años dar servicio a este mercado y apreciamos enormemente el reconocimiento de NYCE a BMM” Mike Dreitzer, COO de BMM continuo, “Aunque el entorno del marco regulatorio en México es un proceso en desarrollo, el trabajar con NYCE, como lo hemos estado realizando, claramente indica que BMM continuara apoyando a los integrantes de la Industria Mexicana del Juego con Apuesta en la mayor medida...
Read MoreBMM approved as iGaming testlab by Loto-Québec
BMM is pleased to announce that it is approved by Loto-Québec as an authorized ATF lab, to test online gaming products for their site called Espace Jeux. Each product submission will require its own scope of work and BMM’s experts will ensure that all products meet the rigorous technical standards set by Loto-Québec. Jean Corriveau, BMM’s Business Development Manager, Lotteries and Online Gaming, added “BMM is delighted with the outcome of the selection process, as North American lotteries continue to develop in the iGaming space, we are thrilled to be part of this growth. BMM wrote the first set of online standards in 2001 and has been testing iGaming products since 1995, making BMM the first ATF to test in the internet space. BMM clearly has the experience to service key players within the iGaming space globally and is well positioned to fully service North American Lottery’s needs.” As the iGaming space takes shape in North America, BMM will continue to work closely with suppliers to ensure integrity of the products tested within BMM. BMM has seen an unprecedented interest in online gaming from both product developers and regulators, particularly in the wake of the recent opinion issued by the Department of Justice as well as the emergence of the potential regulation of intrastate internet poker in Iowa. This only added to the intensity of the spotlight on online gaming which had already been significant with the recent adoption of Nevada’s internet gaming regulations, as well as the attempts to legalize certain types of online gaming in California and New Jersey in recent months. BMM has been involved in testing all facets of gaming products for jurisdictions globally for over 30 years. Part of this background includes the demonstrated ability to test and certify online gaming products in many parts of the world, a service we will continue to offer to an ever-expanding client base going forward. In addition to internet testing services, BMM offers the following services: Class II, Class III, electronic table games and mobile platforms Random number generators (RNG) Systems; slot monitoring progressive wireless cashless coupons and tickets server based server supported wide area progressive (WAP) player tracking system infrastructure analysis Math Analysis; odds and RTP Consultation and compliance support Interoperability testing Technical writing; regulations, internal controls, technical standards Operational and regulatory consulting for best...
Read MoreBMM licensed by Ohio Lottery
BMM is pleased to announce that as of today, March 9, 2012, it was approved by the Ohio Lottery and awarded a VLT Technology Provider License. The license permits BMM to enter into contracts and ship product to licensed video lottery sales agents doing business in Ohio. This license is particularly important to BMM as it not only furthers BMM’s coverage across the US but it enables the company to offer its technical expertise, of 30 years, to the regulators, gaming related manufacturers and operators conducting business within the Ohio Lottery. BMM’s COO Mike Dreitzer said “BMM is pleased and proud to be licensed by the Ohio Lottery. BMM has worked closely with the Ohio Lottery Commission and wishes to thank Bureau Chief, Jim Bonnette and staff for their assistance during the licensing process. BMM currently maintains over 350 licenses and recognitions...
Read MoreNevada Regulators Recommend Regulation For Independent Labs
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Thursday recommended new rules that would permit independent testing laboratories to certify slot machine games, rather than state employees. Under the proposed changes to Regulation 14, independent labs also may certify systems for interactive gaming, such as Internet poker, mobile gaming, inter- casino linked operations and cashless wagering. Nevada has one of the few governments that relies on state employee- run labs to test casino games. Republican Governor Brian Sandoval, however, last year advocated the rule changes as a way to foster innovation in casino games and boost the state’s economy. At the regulatory meeting Thursday, the board learned that the planned regulatory changes already were leading to job creation. Testing lab BMM International expects to increase its Las Vegas staff to 100 or 120 from the current 30 workers, in part because of the new rule, Travis Foley, vice president of operations for the Americas, told the board. The 30- year- old company started in Australia but has moved its headquarters to Las Vegas, Foley said. Foley is former technology chief at the Gaming Control Board. The board also heard a brief outline of rule changes Thursday before voting 3-0 to recommend them to the Nevada Gaming Commission. The regulatory revisions stem from Assembly Bill 279, which the governor signed into law last June. In testimony last year before the legislature, Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli explained that an independent lab can easily reduce or increase its staff as the number of new game proposals rises and falls. By comparison, budget decisions made by the legislature every two years restrict staffing flexibility at the board’s Technology Division. Despite budgetary constraints, Lipparelli said the Gaming Control Board technology staff usually approves new games within 30 days. Under the new regulatory scheme, casino manufacturers will select and pay an approved independent lab for evaluation of new games. The Technology Division will “watch the watchdog,” with some gaming control employees becoming auditors of testing labs, Lipparelli said. Lipparelli said the gaming control technology staff is expected to shift from approving games to establishing standards for games and making sure that independent labs maintain those standards. Cantor Gaming CEO Lee Amaitis told legislators that independent labs could obtain Nevada approval of computer programs and then submit the same programs to multiple jurisdictions which recognize the Nevada “gold standard” for gaming regulatory excellence. Under the new statute and regulation, independent laboratories, such as Gaming Laboratories International and BMM International, are expected to apply for registration with the Gaming Control Board. Managers and owners also would be required to register. The Gaming Control Board chairman would approve, modify or reject a lab’s registration. Alternatively, the chairman could refer the application to the three- member board. The board then would make a recommendation to the commission. The chairman would revoke the registration of an independent lab if it fails to continue meeting...
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