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.

As part of a new responsible gaming initiative, the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed two new Partner Members, Focal Research Consultants and The Responsible Gambling Council, both from Canada.

IGSA President Mark Pace said: “IGSA is excited to welcome our new partners in Responsible Gaming. We are looking to work with organizations that are truly dedicated to doing good in the RG space. There is a lot of time, energy and money being spent in this area and we want to leverage the incredible work being done in an effort to amplify its positive effect.”

Tracy Schrans, Co-Founder and President of Focal Research, said: “We are pleased to partner with IGSA on this important initiative. Drawing on over three decades of applied research, responsible gambling evaluation, and player protection, we look forward to collaborating with IGSA members to advance practical evidence-based industry standards for keeping players safe.”

“Advancing industry standards for player protection depends on collaboration across the full ecosystem. With deep expertise in standards development, applied research, and harm prevention, RGC is pleased to work alongside IGSA members to develop practical, implementable standards that strengthen player protection in meaningful ways,” said Sarah McCarthy, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC).