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eCOGRA Opens New Office in Colorado
eCOGRA, the globally renowned Independent Testing Laboratory specializing in the testing, inspection and certification of online gambling software and systems, announced the opening of its new office in Denver, Colorado, marking a significant milestone in their expansion into the US. This strategic move is further strengthened by the appointment of Daniel Remmes as the US-based Director of Compliance.
Founded in 2003, eCOGRA has become synonymous with integrity, reliability, and excellence in the field of independent testing. In 2022, eCOGRA gained distinction when they became the first non-American test lab to be authorized to offer testing, inspection and certification services in the US. It now boasts jurisdictional approvals in over 37 global markets, including the six states in North America and growing. The decision to expand into the US follows the increasing demand for eCOGRAâs services in the region, particularly given the rapid growth of the iGaming industry in North America.
The new Colorado office will serve as a hub for eCOGRAâs operations in the US, supporting clients with a range of services including software testing, RNG (Random Number Generator) evaluations, cybersecurity assessments, and regulatory compliance reviews. This expansion reflects eCOGRAâs commitment to ensuring safe and fair online gaming practices for both players and operators across the globe.
Daniel Remmes, the newly appointed Director of Compliance for the US, brings a wealth of experience to the role. With over a decade of experience in iGaming regulation and compliance, Mr. Remmes has worked with several prominent gaming operators and regulatory bodies. His expertise will be instrumental in guiding eCOGRAâs US operations and ensuring that the companyâs high standards of consumer protection and regulatory compliance are maintained.
âIâm thrilled to begin this new role with eCOGRA and to seize the opportunity to work with our talented team. eCOGRA is recognised as a leading internationally accredited testing agency, with specialisation in the certification of online gambling software and systems; specific to the companyâs expansion of business in the U.S market, I look forward to leveraging my decade of iGaming compliance experience to ensure all regulatory matters and customer initiatives are treated with the utmost importance,â Mr. Remmes said.
âWe are thrilled to be expanding our operations in the United States and believe that our presence in Colorado will play a pivotal role in our growth. Daniel Remmes is an outstanding addition to our team. His extensive experience and knowledge of the U.S online gambling market will be invaluable as we navigate this exciting chapter,â said Shaun McCallaghan, CEO of eCOGRA.
eCOGRAâs expansion into the US is a testament to the companyâs ongoing commitment to promoting integrity and best practices in the online gambling industry. With its new office and expert team, eCOGRA is well-positioned to offer its world-class services to a wider range of clients and continue its mission of ensuring fair and responsible gambling.
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Navajo Gaming Honors 186 Team Members for Employee Milestones
This month The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) honored 186 of its total 1200 team members for reaching significant employment milestones including 15, 10, and 5 years of service for the enterprise. The event at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Ariz. showcased the impact and journey of each hard-working team member, with a special highlight for 29 employees who have served for 15 years.
Less than 10 years after Navajo Gaming was created by the Navajo Nation and charged with the mission of creating jobs, increasing revenues, and stimulating incremental economic development within the Navajo Nation, the gaming enterprise created over 7425 direct, indirect and induced jobs with an overall economic output of over a billion dollars.
âNavajo Gaming employs 1200 people, 85 percent of whom are Navajo citizens. The award-winning AAAâs coveted Four Diamond Twin Arrows Casino Resort shares Navajo Culture through architectural nuances and local artists. Each of the property dining eateries feature âNavajo Beef,â and traditional cuisine of the Navajo people, and our invitation to stay, play and relax at one of our four properties or Travel Center is an open welcome to the Navajo Nationâs beautiful scenic transformation,â Matthew Shunkamolah, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Navajo Gaming, said.
Team members recognized for 15 years of services have worked their way up to a wide variety of position within the enterprise from General Manager and Executive Director of Slots, to Director of Security, Food and Beverage Supervisor and Executive Director of Government Affairs.
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The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) Announces 2024 International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C.
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) will hold its 41st International Gaming Summit Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
As a premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming.
âWe are looking forward to holding this yearâs 41st Annual International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C., and are pleased to announce an agenda that includes a specific focus on some of the key sports betting issues the rapidly expanding US market is facing. As part of this focus, we will bring together representatives from global sports betting operators, regulatory agencies, professional sports leagues and other experts to discuss how the industryâs sports betting stakeholders can better work together to ensure a sustainable, responsible sports betting environment that is built on best practices lessons learned from other markets,â John Stawyskyj, President of IAGA, said.
âBeyond our sports betting focus, our diverse agenda includes discussions on other issues of importance including the growing impact of fraud and cyber breaches on regulated operators, a look into the federal and state lobbying process, an update on whatâs happening in other gaming markets outside North America, a deep dive into new technologies and how they might impact gaming and more. I look forward to welcoming our delegates to Washington and participating with them in lively discussions about these critical issues and more,â Stawyskyj added.
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Marker Trax Appoints John Henderson as Senior Vice President of Operations
Marker Trax, a leader in cashless payment solutions for the gambling industry, has announced the appointment of John Henderson as its senior vice president of operations.
As the company continues solidifying its cashless payments sector leadership position, Henderson joins the team to play a key role in leading strategic planning efforts, executing new operator and customer initiatives, directing pursuit of key performance indicators, and ensuring overall product and technology quality control. He reports directly to, and will work closely with, Marker Trax President Charlie Skinner.
Henderson is a seasoned, energetic industry veteran who brings to Marker Trax more than four decades of success in delivering technology-based business solutions, leading innovation-forward companies seeking to increase their industry footprints and to solidify their market shares.
âWeâre cementing our leadership position in the cashless space, and John is the right leader, at the right time, to help guide us there. He has tactical expertise, and a long track record of success in the IT space. More than that, though, heâs always eager to innovate â which aligns perfectly with our philosophy and goals. Weâre lucky to have him on board,â Charlie Skinner, President of Marker Trax, said.
Immediately prior to joining Marker Trax, Henderson served as chief information officer at WorldStrides, a global leader in educational travel services, and helped the company navigate a business and IT transformation program. Henderson has also held client partner roles at Accenture, IBM, and Cognizant, and has served numerous global brands including Choice Hotels, Hilton Hotels, MGM Resorts, Wynn, Disney, and Royal Caribbean.
âEvery step of his career, Johnâs shown natural aptitude for client relationship management and large-scale systems integrations, and a keen, tactical eye for optimizing performance at all levels of an operation. At Marker Trax, weâre increasing our market footprint through continual innovation, and Johnâs tactical leadership will be of tremendous benefit to reaching our goals,â Skinner said.
Hendersonâs addition caps a prolific run of recent accomplishments for the company. It recently unveiled its innovative consumer product, Moolah Play, secured renewed commitment from partner and global payments leader Euronet Worldwide Inc., and is introducing its cashless credit technology into more markets around the country.
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