The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced it will overhaul its membership structure and annual dues. Replacing the decades old membership structure of Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels will be a new model designed to be more inclusive and make membership more affordable while providing each membership level with more privileges.

“While our membership levels have been stable, the industry has changed dramatically. The board of directors wants to expand IGSA and increase inclusivity by making membership affordable to companies from every facet of the industry, including large and small suppliers, content providers, tech-sector companies, and operators,” said Nimish Purohit, Chairman of IGSA.

“The new membership structure and dues is the result of the feedback from in-depth interviews conducted with current, former, and prospective members. Having the ability to impact in-committee actions across membership levels and making membership more attainable were key messages received. That is why we have added membership rights and lowered our dues range from the previous $11,200 to $89,500 to a much more reasonable $5,000 to $50,000,” said Mark Pace, President of IGSA.

In summary, the new membership structure is as follows:

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Director Level – for companies looking to set the overall IGSA strategic direction

Industry Level – for companies operating in both the land-based and online sectors

Vertical Level – for companies operating in either the land-based or online sectors

Operator Level – for land-based or online casino and sports betting operators

Committee Level – for companies looking to participate in only one or two committees

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The new structure provides an opportunity for most levels to be a part of the board of directors after elections, and in-committee voting on IGSA’s work efforts is open to all committee members.

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA), one of the leading global authorities on gaming standards, announces a strategic collaboration with CGS Events, a leader in organizing gaming industry events in Latin America.

This cooperation agreement involves IGSA’s active participation in all conferences organized by CGS Events in the future. The collaboration aims to continue offering highly valuable knowledge and the best selection of speakers for C-Level participants. IGSA’s contribution will enrich CGS Events’ agendas by disseminating knowledge about international standards and norms in the global gaming industry, adding value to CGS’s Gaming Insights.

“I am very pleased that IGSA is collaborating with CGS Events and excited to speak at their high-quality conferences in Latin America,” said Mark Pace, President of IGSA. “This cooperation with CGS Events, and IGSA’s participation in these conferences, will allow us to share information about the standards and best practices that IGSA has already developed, and identify areas that could benefit from future standards.” Mr. Pace continued, saying: “I look forward to meeting and conversing with conference attendees from CGS, regulators, operators, and providers in the exciting and dynamic Latin American gambling market. I am convinced that IGSA’s existing standards can add tremendous value to this market, and that there will be many areas where collaboration can truly benefit the Latin American gambling industry, which is at the heart of IGSA’s mission.”

CGS Events is proud to partner with IGSA and looks forward to working together to provide the gaming community in Latin America with top-notch educational and enriching experiences.

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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.

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“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.