

BMM Innovation Group
BMM Innovation Group BIG” Welcomes Brian Wedderspoon as Chief Revenue Officer
BMM Innovation Group “BIG,” a technology conglomerate providing world class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce Brian Wedderspoon as Chief Revenue Officer and welcome him to its executive leadership group. Wedderspoon will report directly to the Group CEO.
Martin Storm, CEO of BMM Innovation Group, commented, “Brian is an outstanding leader and business executive. In the area of integrated and automated payment technologies at MEI and then CPI, Brian grew market share from a standing start to a dominant position around the world. Brian has excelled in customer acquisition, growing share with the highest levels of customer satisfaction. At BIG he will lead and globalize our growing customer engagement to continue our rapid growth in digital and land-based gaming testing and certification, as well as our growing portfolio of technology solutions. His values and vision align perfectly with where our business is today and where it is going. I am so pleased that he chose BIG as his new home.”
Brian Wedderspoon continued, “I am very excited to join BIG in this role, working alongside Martin and the exceptional global team as we take the company into the next phase of growth. I have worked with many of the BIG team members over my past 17 years in gaming, and I am honored to be part of this outstanding group. The best is yet to come. Built upon a clear vision and company values, our well-defined strategic plan of globalization and expansion creates an exciting jump-off point for our future.”
Wedderspoon has held key positions at MEI and CPI over the last 17 years. While at CPI, he first led the global initiative of product integration with all OEMs across all jurisdictions, resulting in the CPI portfolio being approved for use in all regulated gaming markets. Wedderspoon then led the Americas sales team in the expansion into new markets and customers within the region, growing long-term share at a double digit CAGR rate. His success led to his promotion to Vice President of Global Gaming, a role he held for the last 5 years. In this role, Wedderspoon continued the growth of CPI as the majority share leader in payment systems, expanded value-added cash management solutions, and introduced industry leading cashless payment systems.
Wedderspoon will attend G2E 2023 in Las Vegas to meet with key clients throughout the industry. Visit him at BIG, the BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven booth.
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BMM Innovation Group to Spotlight Product Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Training Expertise at CGS Recife in Brazil This Week

BMM Innovation Group (“BIG,” “BIG Group,” “BMM,” or the “Company”), a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training, and cybersecurity solutions, will participate in the CGS Recife show on August 21–22 at the Recife Expo Center in Recife, Brazil.
On Thursday, August 21, from 12-12:25 p.m., Marzia Turrini, BMM Testlabs’ President, iGaming & Cybersecurity, will deliver a keynote address on “Cybersecurity & Compliance: Safeguarding Operational Integrity in iGaming’s New Digital Era.” Turrini, named Latin America ‘Leader of the Year’ at the SBC Awards Americas earlier this year, will deliver a presentation that will cover how operators and suppliers can integrate robust cybersecurity measures with strong compliance practices to protect revenue, reputation, and regulatory relationships.
BMM Testlabs has a long-standing commitment to supporting the growth and integrity of Brazil’s evolving gaming industry. As a trusted partner to regulators, suppliers, operators, and industry stakeholders, BMM works closely with regulatory bodies and state lotteries to ensure technical compliance, transparency, and responsible gaming.
With a test lab and office in São Paulo backed by BMM’s years of experience serving the Latin American market, the Company offers local knowledge and support combined with global expertise. The digital and land-based services and solutions that BMM can provide in Brazil include product testing and certification, inspections, field audits, technical evaluations, and advanced cybersecurity solutions through BIG Cyber. BMM also provides compliance-grade expert-led training on responsible gaming, AML, human trafficking awareness, fraud prevention and detection, and many other topics through RG24seven Virtual Training.
Turrini said, “Brazil is one of the most exciting gaming markets in the world, and BMM is proud to be part of its growth story. At CGS Recife, we’ll demonstrate how trusted product compliance, paired with cybersecurity and virtual training tailored for the gaming industry, can protect operations, build player trust, and strengthen the market. With our new São Paulo test lab and dedicated Brazil team, we’re committed to providing regulators, suppliers, and operators with the local expertise and global strength they need to succeed.”
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BMM Innovation Group to Participate in Peru Gaming Show 2025

BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions, and virtual training for the global gaming industry, announced that it is exhibiting at the Perú Gaming Show 2025, June 18–19 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Perú. BMM’s local experts will be available at Booth No. 31–32 to discuss the Company’s full suite of testing, certification, cybersecurity, and virtual training services for Perú’s growing gaming industry.
With a well-established land-based sector and a rapidly expanding online gaming market, Perú represents one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in Latin America. BMM has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for more than 18 years, with a dedicated office in Lima since 2007. The Company’s deep roots and compliance expertise make it uniquely positioned to serve the diverse needs of Perú’s casinos, sports betting operators, lottery providers, and online gaming programs.
BMM was the first laboratory approved to test and certify online games and sports betting programs under Perú’s new regulatory framework for digital gaming — an achievement that reflects the Company’s long-standing commitment to compliance leadership.
Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming & Cybersecurity at BMM, said: “The Perú market is very close to our hearts. Not only have we had a lab in Perú for nearly two decades, but we are so embedded in the market as a trusted partner to suppliers and a resource for regulators. Now, with so many Peruvian adults embracing online gaming and sports betting, it is exciting to be the country’s most trusted test lab, ensuring integrity for all and a safe experience for players whether they are online or in a retail casino.”
In addition to technical compliance services, BMM will also showcase its BIG Cyber cybersecurity services and RG24seven Virtual Training, a compliance-grade e-learning platform for global gaming employees worldwide in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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BMM INNOVATION GROUP NAMES JOHN HELDERMAN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training, and cybersecurity solutions for the global gaming industry, today announced the appointment of John Helderman as Chief Financial & Administrative Officer.
With more than two decades of executive leadership in the gaming, finance, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors, Helderman brings extensive experience in financial strategy, operational oversight, and enterprise transformation. In his role, Helderman will help drive continued growth and strategic execution for the BIG Group.
BIG Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “John’s deep financial expertise and operational leadership make him an outstanding addition to the BIG executive team. He has a strong track record of aligning financial strategy with organizational growth and creating value across complex, multi-entity businesses. His leadership will be important as we continue to expand our services and technology footprint.”
Before joining BIG, Helderman served as Chief Financial Officer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $1 billion luxury resort, where he led accounting, IT, and procurement and was licensed as a Key Executive by the Nevada Gaming Commission. He also held CFO roles at Bluberi Gaming and The Brennan Entities, modernizing financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting liquidity management during critical growth periods.
Earlier in his career, Helderman served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, where he led a financial turnaround that improved operating income tenfold. He also held senior finance roles at Caesars Entertainment, including Vice President of Finance and Capital Planning, managing large-scale budgeting and investment strategies across multiple Las Vegas Strip properties.
Helderman earned a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law and bachelor’s degrees in business management and economics from North Carolina State University. He is a licensed attorney in both Georgia and North Carolina and serves on the board of Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada.
Helderman said, “Joining BMM Innovation Group is an incredible opportunity. BIG is a powerhouse in gaming and technology, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that’s transforming gambling industry performance. I’m excited to help refine BIG’s strategies, systems, and processes and build on the momentum that’s already driving BIG’s growth worldwide.”
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