IGSA
International Gaming Standards Association Appoints Mark Pace as its New President
The members of the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) have appointed Mark Pace as the new President, following Peter DeRaedt’s departure. Mark has been in the gaming industry for over 35 years and has been part of IGSA for over 20 years, acting as Committee Chair, Board Member, Treasurer, and Vice-Chairman of the Board, before joining IGSA as the Managing Director of GSA Europe and Vice President of IGSA.
Mark will also retain his responsibilities as Managing Director of GSA Europe.
In addition, IGSA has elected their Board of Directors for 2024. Following the election process, the Board of Directors met to select its Chair and Vice Chair. The members and appointees are as follows:
- Chairman: Nimish Purohit, Vice President of Product Resilience, Aristocrat
- Vice Chairman: Martin Pedak, Director of Technical Compliance, Playtech
- Treasurer: Paul Burns, ALC (Ex-officio, retired)
Members:
- Syed Hussain, Chief Information Officer, Oregon Lottery;
- Keshav Pitani, Vice President, Research & Development, Light & Wonder.
“On behalf of the entire management team I would like to congratulate and thank our elected 2024 board members. I am deeply honored to take over from our long-time President Peter DeRaedt, who has graciously agreed to remain a part of the association providing advice whenever needed. I am very excited to get to work with our new Board and our members to identify areas and set up committees to create Standards and Best Practices in support of our industry’s needs,” Mark Pace, President of IGSA, said.
“Having Nimish move from Vice Chair to Chair is terrific. His background as a former US Federal and State gaming regulator along with his experience on the commercial side, gives him the ability to understand issues holistically as he leads the Board. We are equally excited that Martin has stepped up to the Vice Chair role. Our focus this year is going to be on identifying where the creation of standards and best practices, especially as they relate to new technologies, can add value to our members and benefit the industry as a whole. We will also seek to strengthen our collaboration with other industry associations and with world-wide regulatory associations to define how these technologies should be implemented, utilized and regulated. The Board and IGSA are well poised to deliver exceptional results,” Mark added.
“I am honored and excited to represent IGSA’s global membership. Our industry is transforming rapidly across both the online and land-based space. The need for standards and best practices to align with regulated products is vital now, more than ever. I look forward to IGSA continuing to work with regulatory authorities whose challenges I understand well to help deliver solutions that drive efficiency, transparency and enhance gaming integrity,” Nimish Purohit, Chairman of IGSA, said.
“I want to thank outgoing Chairman Earle Hall for his transformative leadership and Board of Directors participation across the past four years. We appreciate his energy and dedication and he can be proud of the legacy he leaves behind with the Board and the Association,” he added.
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed several new Members.
NTS Network S.p.A. and TopRoot Technology Corporation have joined at the Vertical membership level.
Passport Technology has joined IGSA’s Emerging Technologies Committee, Paysafe has joined the Payments Committee, and THNDR has joined the new Online Skill Gaming Committee.
NTS Network S.p.A is an Italian concessionaire for AWPs and VLTs, focusing on technical services, equipment management, and supporting for-profit gaming operators.
TopRoot Technology Corporation develops platforms for various gaming applications, from gaming peripheral controllers to integrated gaming motherboards and logical boxes, as well as providing integration services.
IGSA’s new membership levels truly highlights that there is a membership level for every gaming company. A great example of this is its committee membership level, which is attracting companies from a variety of areas.
Passport Technology is a boutique payments, automation, and loyalty provider, curating bespoke solutions to casino operators.
Paysafe offers trusted, scalable payment technologies and delivers seamless in store experiences in a variety of industries.
THNDR is building the world’s premier PvP skill gaming platform with perfected player liquidity. THNDR helps gaming operators drive retention and LTV with fast-paced, head-to-head games of skill.
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BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”) announced that Travis Foley, Chief Government and Regulatory Officer, has been appointed Chair of the Emerging Technology Committee (ETC) for the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA).
The ETC is a specialized committee within IGSA focused on identifying and evaluating transformative technologies likely to be deployed within the gaming industry. As Chair, Foley will lead collaborative efforts to support suppliers, regulators, and operators with clear frameworks, regulatory guidance, and standardization strategies that ensure the safe and efficient implementation of new technologies.
IGSA President Mark Pace said, “We are thrilled to have Travis lead the Emerging Technology Committee at such a critical time in the gaming industry. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and new and evolving gaming products and solutions will be invaluable as we work to guide the industry through the safe and practical adoption of groundbreaking technologies.”
Foley said, “The gaming industry is evolving rapidly, with technologies like AI, blockchain, cloud-based systems, and advanced remote gaming platforms reshaping how we think about compliance and innovation. I’m honored and excited to chair the Emerging Technology Committee and to work alongside IGSA’s members and global stakeholders to help see new technologies implemented safely, securely, and with integrity.”
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IGSA
International Gaming Standards Association Welcomes New Payments Committee Member: Sightline Payments
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is pleased to welcome a new committee member, Sightline Payments.
IGSA President Mark Pace said, “IGSA would like to welcome Sightline, who has joined as a Payments committee member. Sightline is one of the most innovative payments companies and a leader in payments within the gaming industry. Their input into the work that the Payments committee is undertaking, especially in the Know Your Customer 2.0 field, will have significant impact. Sightline is the latest company to join the IGSA Payments committee, which is dedicated to setting Payments Standards and Best Practices for the industry. We look forward to welcoming more companies from the Payments, Identify Verification, and Operations sectors in the future.”
Senior Vice President, Business Development Rose Zwirn said, “We are pleased to join IGSA’s Payments committee and add our voice to this important work. Sightline has been leading the industry forward in the payments space for years, and we are very pleased to bring our knowledge and insights to IGSA and this significant committee.”
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