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BMM Testlabs Welcomes Mike Van Ermen as Vice President of Business Development

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BMM Testlabs, the world’s original gaming test lab and product certification consultancy, is pleased to welcome Mike Van Ermen as the Vice President of Business Development at the company’s Las Vegas headquarters. Van Ermen will report to the Executive Vice President of the North American region.

Travis Foley, Executive Vice President, commented, “BMM is experiencing very exciting growth, which has allowed us to further expand our leadership team. Mike joins BMM with a focused approach derived from his vast business development experience in the sportsbook, iGaming, hospitality, and technology fields. The North American sportsbook ecosystem has launched impressive growth in recent years, and Mike has had significant positions at the forefront of this evolution. His extensive leadership experience in sportsbook operations will generate great success for our North American business development team.”

Mike Van Ermen continued, “I am fortunate to join BMM’s talented and experienced business development team during a time of record growth for the company. Working in the Las Vegas headquarters of the most experienced gaming certification laboratory in the world is a very exciting opportunity for me. In my previous position, I opened both online and retail sportsbooks, which has contributed to my passion for the success of the industry. I am committed to contributing my sportsbook operator and vendor knowledge toward new ventures and providing elevated service levels to our partners at BMM.”

Van Ermen brings extensive experience in sportsbook operations to BMM. In his previous role he served as Vice President of Business Development, North America, for an award-winning sportsbook and iGaming supplier, overseeing the North American business pipeline.

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Panel on the benefits of regulation in the Mexican iGaming market

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On November 6, the iGaming industry in Mexico is preparing for a key event in which the benefits and challenges that regulation has brought to the Mexican market will be discussed. Under the title “Benefits of Regulation in the Mexican Market”, this panel will offer an in-depth look at the impact of regulation on transparency, competition and consumer protection, critical issues in the new digital era of iGaming.

The event, moderated by Geraldine Alexandra García Torres, Media Manager of Digital Gaming News, will feature the participation of recognized figures in the sector such as Daniel Magariños, representative of BMM Testlabs, and Hermilo Peregrina Cabrera of Prometeo IT Solutions. Both panelists will contribute their extensive knowledge and experience in regulation and certification in the Mexican market, and will analyze with the public the challenges and opportunities that companies face in an increasingly competitive and regulated context.

BMM Testlabs, who will participate as a Gold Sponsor, underlines with its sponsorship the importance of regulation to strengthen the iGaming sector in Mexico and demonstrates its commitment to progress and transparency in the Mexican market. For its part, Kushki joins as a Silver Sponsor, promoting the dialogue and analysis necessary for the industry.

Daniel Magariños, from BMM Testlabs, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in this digital webinar: “It has been a pleasure to be able to share our comments as a Laboratory on a market like the Mexican one and exchange opinions with a reference like Hermilo and the company Prometeo IT Solutions, with its excellent track record in this market. A relaxed talk with a lot of learning that I hope will be interesting for the attendees.”

For his part, Hermilo Peregrina, from Prometeo IT Solutions, highlighted the relevance of these spaces for dialogue: “Thank you to Conferencias iGaming for the invitation to participate in this panel. Thanks to Geraldine for coordinating us, and it was a pleasure to share ideas and opinions with my friend Daniel from BMM Testlabs, who has extensive experience in international regulations and certifications.”

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Sponsor Support

The panel has the support of important sponsors who recognize the relevance of regulation in the development of the iGaming market in Mexico. Among them, BMM Testlabs as Gold Sponsor, and Kushki as Silver Sponsor.

Event Details:

Date: November 6

Time: 10:00 a.m. (Mexico)

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Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this essential conversation for the future of the industry. Secure your place and access a key analysis on the dynamic iGaming market in Mexico!

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Grupo Aposta Ganha secures GLI 19, GLI 33 and Brazilian certification for its platform from BMM Testlabs

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Aposta Ganha, the fastest-growing Brazilian sports betting and casino site, has successfully completed its GLI 19, GLI 33 and Brazilian certifications from BMM Testlabs for its Player Account Management (PAM) system and Sportsbook

These three important certifications mark a significant milestone in Grupo Aposta Ganha’s complete commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence in Brazil’s iGaming market. Meeting BMM Testlabs’ rigorous testing processes highlights the company’s dedication to best practices and upholding the highest levels of security, transparency, and user experience.

BMM Testlabs implemented a comprehensive 360-degree evaluation of vital operational elements, including user account management, platform interaction, and security. Grupo Aposta Ganha’s systems officially meet the standards for operating within a regulated market, reflecting both international best practices and the specific requirements of Brazil’s regulatory environment.

Grupo Aposta Ganha CTO, Rony Silva, added: “Securing these three certifications showcases our relentless commitment to meeting all the requirements stipulated by the regulator. As a company, we’re passionate about offering our customers the highest levels of compliance and safety. Our certification is part of our greater mission of embracing the evolution of good practices that have been built collaboratively to meet the Brazilian market’s unique position.”

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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SHOWCASE LEADING COMPLIANCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND RESPONSIBLE GAMING SERVICES AS PLATINUM SPONSOR AT CGS RECIFE AUGUST 29-30 IN BRAZIL

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BMM Innovation Group (“BIG,” “BIG Group,” or the “Company”), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, today announced it is sponsoring and exhibiting at the CGS Recife show August 29-30 at the Recife Expo Center in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

As a platinum sponsor, the BIG Group invites attendees to its stand No. 31 to engage with experts in compliance testing and certification for iGaming, sports betting, and land-based gaming.

Marzia Turrini, BMM’s President of Digital, Security, and Inspections, said “Our commitment to serving Brazil is unwavering and reflected in our platinum sponsorship of the Recife show. We’re excited to meet with regulators, operators, and suppliers at the show and share our expertise, partnership approach, and our longtime commitment to serving the Latin American market. With our deep roots in the region and our years of experience in digital and sports betting testing and compliance, we’re well-qualified to test and certify betting systems, live gaming studios, and online games for Brazil’s fixed-odds betting lottery operators.”

All the BIG Group companies will be represented at CGS Recife – BMM Testlabs, RG24seven Virtual Training, and BIG Cyber – with a focus on strengthening the gambling industry to protect all who gamble.

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BMM Testlabs has been approved by Brazil’s Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas and by the states of Rio de Janeiro, Paraíba, and Paraná to provide its full suite of compliance services and solutions, including pre-compliance testing, customized security audits, PCI:DSS evaluations, geolocation testing, and software quality assurance. BMM is the longest-established test lab in the world with 43 years of experience to test, inspect, and certify to any standards established or adopted by gaming regulators, including GLI-19 (online gaming) and GLI-33 (sports betting). BMM’s reports are accepted by the regulatory authorities of nearly every regulated gaming jurisdiction worldwide.

BIG Cyber offers a suite of managed cybersecurity solutions tailored to ensure business continuity and protect the global gaming industry, including a military-grade Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7/365 monitoring, a virtual security team, cyber remediation, cyber risk management, and penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

RG24seven Virtual Training is the industry’s leading digital training and certification platform, offering a host of courses, all presented by industry experts, on compliance, responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, to name few – with Portuguese and Spanish subtitles available for certain classes.

BIG’s support of CGS Recife demonstrates the Company’s investment in what promises to be one of the largest gaming markets in the world. In addition to sponsoring and exhibiting, BIG is honored to be a part of the conference’s thought leadership through participation in in three significant speaking engagements:

BMM President of Digital, Security, and Inspections Marzia Turrini will speak on a panel at 10:00 (10 am) August 29 about the evolution of casino games and their impact on the possible casino and bingo law.

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Turrini will also host a BMM Testlabs Keynote at 15:50 (3:50 pm) August 30, highlighting BMM Innovation Group’s commitment to Brazil powered by BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training.

BMM Sales Manager – South America Daniel Margariños will speak on a panel at 16:20 (4:20 pm) August 30 focused on understanding the specificities of the Brazilian market.

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