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Commentary on Sports Betting from BMM Sponsored Panel at IMGL 2018
BMM Testlabs, the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, had the pleasure to participate at IMGL 2018 in Prague on September 6-8. BMM served as sponsors for the US Sports Betting panel with Director of iGaming and New Product Strategy, Filippo Ferri as a panelist.
Ferri commented, “As always, the IMGL conference was very successful for BMM. We truly enjoy meeting with our European clients and letting them know what the most recent developments in our industry are, specifically sports betting in the US. BMM is one of only two laboratories that can test sports betting platforms in the US and our staff are the most reputable and knowledgeable professionals on sport betting.”
Ferri participated in the panel ‘Sports Betting in the USA: Now that the Gloves are Off…Who Wins?’, along with Marc Ellinger, a Partner at Ellinger and Associates, LLC; Jeremy Kleiman, Lawyer at Saiber LLC; Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier, Senior Partner at Snell & Wilmer, and Keith Miller, Professor of Law at Drake University. They discussed the impact on individual states now open for sports betting and who the winners and losers will be in the short and long term.
Ellinger, a Partner in Ellinger and Associates, LLC, in Jefferson City, Missouri moderated the panel and commented, “The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Christie v. NCAA, the fifty states and the related tribes find themselves in a new world where they are independently in control of their ability to authorize sports betting. Every state is different and the tribes are all different, so it is likely to see a variety of sports betting regimes and regulatory schemes all across the United States. One thing is for sure, sports betting is going to expand across the nation.”
Kleiman, a Gaming Lawyer at the New Jersey law firm Saiber LLC, stated, “Sports betting in the U.S. will continue to be linked to land-based casino licenses in most jurisdictions. There are opportunities for European operators not yet in the market, but they will need to enter into commercial partnerships with casinos. Moreover, although the U.S. licensing regimes are burdensome, a gambling license from a major U.S. jurisdiction is a credential that will help non-U.S. operators to reach commercial agreements.”
McNeil Staudenmaier, a Senior Partner based in the Phoenix, Arizona office of the law firm of Snell & Wilmer, added, “Literally every Native American Tribe in the United States is considering whether to undertake sports betting at their tribal casino operations. At present, there are nearly 500 tribal casinos in the United States which generated approximately $32.4 billion in gaming revenue in 2017. The Mississippi Choctaw Tribe commenced their sports betting operations in late August 2018. Other tribes are likely to follow suit in the near future. Before being able to offer sports betting at their tribal casinos, the Tribes need to first determine whether sports betting is permitted by the applicable Tribal-State Compact and the Tribal Gaming Ordinance. If not, the Tribe will need to negotiate an amendment to the Compact with the State and then obtain approval from the United States Secretary of the Interior. The Ordinance likewise will require an amendment and approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission. If a State is seeking to conduct sports betting off reservation, the State will need to review the Tribal-State Compact for any “exclusivity” issues.”
Professor Miller concluded, “The Supreme Court decision may have opened opportunities for states to offer sports betting, but states should not view sports betting as a means of generating large tax revenues. Sports books are not especially profitable and the states may be disappointed if expectations for taxes are too high.”
Look out for BMM at upcoming industry events educating the industry on Sports Betting in the US.
about BMM:
BMM is the longest established and most experienced private independent gaming certification lab in the world, providing professional technical and regulatory compliance services to the gaming industry since 1981.
At its core, BMM is a systems-expert company that has provided consulting for and tested many of the largest gaming networks and systems over the last 36 years. In addition, BMM has been successfully testing and certifying the full scope of Class III casino products for over two decades.
BMM authored the first set of independent gaming standards in 1992 and the first set of online gaming standards in 2001.
BMM employs some 325 people in 14 global locations and serves over 440 jurisdictions.
BMM’s world headquarters are in Las Vegas (USA), with offices in Mexico City (Mexico), Lima (Peru), Melbourne and Sydney (Australia), Singapore, Macau (SAR, China), Moncton (Canada), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Barcelona (Spain), Vienna (Austria), Bologna (Italy), Midrand (South Africa) and Bucharest (Romania).
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Tom Horn Gaming to showcase its rich portfolio of iGaming Solutions at SBC Summit Lisbon
Horn Gaming, the award-winning iGaming supplier, is gearing up for its debut at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, happening from September 24-26, 2024, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa & MEO. At stand B900 the supplier will be showcasing its full range of products and services
15 Years of Expertise in iGaming
With 15 years of experience under its belt, Tom Horn Gaming has become a major player across various casino verticals – from slots to live casino solutions, and aggregation services. The company’s diverse offering is designed to meet the needs of operators across various markets, enhancing player engagement and boosting revenue growth.
Data -Driven, Player-Centric Slot Games
At SBC Summit Lisbon, Tom Horn Gaming’s RNG slot games will take centre stage, giving attendees the chance to check out popular titles like the signature slot series, Crystal Fruits and get an exclusive sneak peek at upcoming games, including 27 Crystal Fruits and 256 Frutas Grandes. These games blend the timeless appeal of classic slots with exciting proprietary mechanics like QuickXTM and BlastXTM,
Every game in the supplier’s portfolio is crafted with players’ preferences in mind, ensuring market-specific, localised experiences that resonate with players globally. This gives operators a solid competitive advantage in both established and emerging markets.
Leading Live Casino Solutions in Regulated Markets
Tom Horn Gaming has led the charge in live casino gaming, being the first to launch live casino products in the highly regulated Slovak_market. The supplier continues to expand its live dealer studio solutions to other heavily regulated markets in the Czech Republic and Spain. Tom Horn Gaming prides itself on offering jurisdiction, operator, and studio-agnostic live dealer solutions that leverage the latest technological advancements.
These studios are specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of each market, delivering a seamless and engaging player experience. Additionally, operators benefit from exclusive branding options allowing them to stand out in a competitive landscape.
Global Distribution Network
With over 200 global technical connects within igaming industry, Tom Horn Gaming has built a powerful distribution network, offering an attractive mix of exclusive third-party content and in-house titles. Designed for fast integration and quick time-to-market, the supplier’s content aggregation platform helps operators deliver high-quality content efficiently. Content partners can also benefit from the platform, expanding their reach to a global audience.
Tom Horn’s aggregation services are highly efficient and are perfect for bringing diverse content to players, helping operators meet the needs of a broad range of markets
Meet Tom Horn Gaming at SBC Summit Lisbon – Stand B900
“We’re excited to be part of SBC Summit Lisbon and show off our full suite of solutions to industry partners and potential clients,” said Ondrej Lapides, CEO of Tom Horn Gaming. “At stand B900, we’l be delighted to chat to existing and potential partners about our extensive range of slot games, dedicated live dealer solutions and other product verticals, all designed to help operators thrive in today’s highly competitive iGaming landscape.
If you’re attending SBC Summit Lisbon, visit stand B900 to meet with Tom Horn Gaming’s team to learn more about how Tom Horn Gaming’s slot igaming solutions can boost your revenues and player engagement.
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PG Soft releases games verification tool to ensure authentic player experiences
PG Soft, a world-class digital mobile games company, is proud to announce the launch of its new games verification tool. This robust system has been designed to enable players to quickly verify the authenticity of any PG Soft title to confirm they are playing the genuine, certified content.
Before all PG Soft games reach the market, they must go through rigorous dual certification and testing by leading authorities BMM and GA. Each RNG algorithm, game mathematics, and set of rules is tested to meet the highest industry standards for fairness and integrity.
The PG Soft verification tool is intuitive to use and available through the casino lobby. Players just need to click the “Accept” button to verify their Transaction ID, select the matching ID, and click “Verify.” A confirmation screen will then appear to confirm that the verification is successful. If players are not automatically redirected to the browser, they can copy the verification link.
This new tool follows PG Soft’s recent commitment to safe and regulated gaming by officially joining Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL).
PG Soft’s spokesperson said: “The introduction of this new verification tool further solidifies PG Soft’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of protection and security for players. The verification tool consolidates our company’s commitment to providing a safe and regulated gaming experience.”
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QTech Games wins Online Casino Provider of the Year at SPiCE Awards
QTech Games, the leading game distributor for all emerging markets, has won the Online Casino Provider award at the annual SPiCE Philippines Awards 2024 in Cebu.
The Online Casino Provider of the Year celebrates the supplier or platform which has created or corralled the most innovative casino games tailored for the Asian igaming industry over the past 12 months. And QTech Games was again chosen by the judges to have superseded and surpassed an array of proven performers in this category, fending off strong competition from other leading lights, including international powerhouses and local champions.
This sought-after award is perennially given to the best overall online casino provider in the Asia space and is awarded at a coveted ceremony held at the Shangri-La Mactan. This Awards Gala forms part of a wider must-attend conference that showcases a dynamic mix of panel discussions, masterclasses and networking events which bring together sectoral leaders and pioneers in the Southeast Asian gaming and entertainment landscape.
More broadly, the SPiCE Philippines Awards judging panel voted on some of the most consequential categories of igaming activity, denoting progressive domains that are shaping the industry’s future across the region.
QTech Games’ CEO, Philip Doftvik, said: “We’re naturally delighted to have walked off with another flagship award for the best digital casino provider – and we’ve also been promoting QTech Hybrid, our breakthrough retail solution, to great effect at the Shangri-La Mactan. It’s already been a great week.
“This win is a glowing tribute to our sedulous team at QTech Games, and to the constantly growing group of innovative suppliers that our platform represents. It’s a truly collaborative effort. We remain committed to rolling out high-quality content that drives revenue for our worldwide partners – from Asia to Africa, and Eastern Europe to LatAm.”
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