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.

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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.”

RG24seven Virtual Training, the industry-leading, free video-based virtual training system for casino and gaming employees, and a BMM Innovation Group (BIG) company, has announced a new solution for organizations looking to seamlessly integrate RG24seven training courses into their own Learning Management Systems (LMS).

“Effective immediately, our full catalog of training courses is now available for casinos and gaming organizations to integrate directly into their existing Learning Management Systems via SCORM Files or Single Sign-On (SSO). The increasing demand from the industry to have full access to RG24seven training has been the main driver in introducing integrated learning courses. This is another avenue for organizations to seamlessly provide our world-class, compliant training to gaming and casino employees, while maintaining the flexibility and control within their in-house Learning Management Systems,” Wendy Anderson, CEO of RG24seven Virtual Training, said.

“RG24seven Virtual Training covers important topics such as Responsible Gaming, Safer Gambling, Human Trafficking Awareness, Anti-Money Laundering and Tribal Gaming. We remain committed to delivering world-class training that is accessible, flexible, and easy-to-use,” BIG CEO Martin Storm said.

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.