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BMM Testlabs Announces NTGCR’s CHRI Webinar Schedule

Published

5 years ago

February 15, 2021

BMM Testlabs is pleased to announce the National Tribal Gaming Commissioners & Regulators (NTGCR) official schedule for the upcoming Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) webinar series. The latest roundtable session introduced over 230 attendees to the upcoming webinar series and provided an in-depth overview of the following CHRI schedule:

Webinar 1: LASO 101 – Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 11 AM Central
Speaker: Meredith Hanley, Director of Licensing and Investigations, Pokagon Band Gaming Commission

Webinar 2: Reduce CHRI Footprint – Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11 AM Central
Speaker: Thorsten Toms, Director of Gaming Administration, Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission

Webinar 3: Clear Path to Compliance – Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 11 AM Central
Speaker: David Vialpando, Executive Director, Pokagon Band Gaming Commission

“Our partnership with BMM Testlabs has allowed us to reach over 100 Tribes spanning across 17 states to maximize our educational outreach,” stated Jamie Hummingbird, NTGCR Chairman. “Each webinar we present is specifically designed to be engaging, informative, and allow for plenty of interaction with our esteemed speakers. Transitioning to a virtual platform has been a seamless experience with BMM Testlabs’ support, which has allowed us to make a powerful impact in assisting Tribal regulators with continued education and training.”

Michael Price, Senior Director of Tribal Services, stated, “We are pleased to offer our support to advance NTGCR’s educational initiatives. We encourage all tribal regulators to visit NTGCR.com or email Dawn Reiter at [email protected] to register and secure their attendance for the informative CHRI training.”

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THE VISUALIZE GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BMM TESTLABS

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6 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The Visualize Group (“Visualize”), a private investment firm specializing in concentrated investments in mission-critical, services-based businesses, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of BMM Testlabs (“BMM”), the world’s longest-established and most experienced provider of testing, inspection, compliance, and certification (TICC) services to the regulated gaming industry.

The transaction has received all necessary regulatory approvals across multiple global jurisdictions, reflecting the confidence of gaming regulators worldwide in the partnership. Financial terms were not disclosed.

This deal marks a historic milestone for the sector: it is the first-ever control acquisition of a major regulated gaming testing laboratory. Until now, the market has remained structurally inaccessible to institutional capital due to its regulatory complexity.

A Global Leader with Unmatched Regulatory Footprint

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, BMM supports gaming suppliers, operators, and regulators across six continents. The company employs more than 700 professionals across 16 offices worldwide and holds over 700 regulatory and related business licenses — one of the most extensive regulatory portfolios in the global gaming industry.

For decades, the intricate licensing requirements of the TICC market — often involving hundreds of individual approvals across numerous jurisdictions — have effectively shielded leading testing laboratories from private equity ownership. By successfully navigating this complexity and securing approvals across multiple regions, BMM now becomes the first institutionally owned platform in the sector.

The acquisition positions BMM to serve as a natural consolidator as industry expansion and regulatory evolution drive increased demand for compliance infrastructure.

Leadership Commentary

Martin Storm, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMM Testlabs, described the transaction as the beginning of a transformative new chapter:

“Today marks an exciting and ambitious moment for BMM. The approvals we’ve received from regulators worldwide demonstrate the trust we have built over more than four decades. With Visualize’s support, we can accelerate investments in our people, technology, and global expansion in ways that were previously out of reach.

“Our customers can expect faster turnaround times, broader jurisdictional coverage, enhanced technical capabilities, and an unmatched level of service. We are building the definitive global platform for gaming compliance — and this is only the beginning.”

C. C. Melvin Ike, Founder and Managing Partner of Visualize, emphasized the strategic rationale behind the investment:

“Visualize was created to acquire irreplaceable businesses operating in markets where regulatory complexity creates durable and defensible demand. BMM exemplifies this thesis.

“The global regulated gaming industry generates more than $600 billion in annual gross gaming revenue. Yet the TICC infrastructure — the certification and compliance layer required before any product reaches market — remains structurally underpenetrated by institutional capital.

“BMM’s decades-long track record of regulatory trust and its unparalleled portfolio of licenses represent a competitive moat that would take years, if not decades, and significant capital to replicate. We are proud to support the BMM team, its customers, and the regulators who safeguard this industry.”

Advisors

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Greenberg Traurig served as legal and regulatory counsel to Visualize.

Gadens, BDO, and Cooper Levenson acted as legal, financial, and regulatory advisors to BMM Testlabs.

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THE VISUALIZE GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BMM TESTLABS

Published

8 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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FIRST-EVER PRIVATE EQUITY ACQUISITION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN REGULATED GAMING TESTING AND INSPECTION MARKET

Transaction Receives Required Regulatory Approvals Across Multiple Global Jurisdictions

The Visualize Group (“Visualize”), a private investment firm focused on concentrated investing in mission-critical, services-based companies, announced the completion of its acquisition of BMM Testlabs (“BMM”), the longest established and most experienced leader in testing, inspection, compliance, and certification (“TICC”) services for the regulated global gaming industry. The transaction has received required regulatory approvals across multiple global jurisdictions, underscoring the confidence of gaming regulators worldwide in this partnership. Financial terms were not disclosed. The transaction represents the first-ever control acquisition of a major regulated gaming testing laboratory, marking the opening of a market that has been structurally inaccessible to institutional capital.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and founded in 1981, BMM serves gaming product suppliers, operators, and regulators across six continents, employing more than 700 professionals in 16 offices worldwide and holding more than 700 regulatory and related business licenses — one of the broadest regulatory footprints of any organization in the gaming industry.

The transaction represents a structural first: no major gaming testing laboratory in North America has ever been acquired by a private equity sponsor. For decades, the regulatory complexity of the TICC market — requiring hundreds of individual licenses across dozens of jurisdictions — has insulated these businesses from institutional ownership. The successful navigation of that complexity, culminating in regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions, establishes BMM as the first institutionally owned platform in the space and positions it as the natural acquirer of choice as consolidation accelerates.

Martin Storm, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMM Testlabs, said, “Today marks the beginning of an exciting and ambitious new chapter for BMM. Gaming regulators across the globe have endorsed this partnership through their approvals, and I am proud of the trust we have built over more than four decades. With Visualize’s support, we can now invest aggressively in our people, our technology, and our global footprint in ways that were not previously possible. Our customers should expect faster turnaround times, expanded jurisdictional coverage, deeper technical capabilities, and a level of service and partnership that no other testing laboratory in the world can match. We are building the definitive platform for gaming compliance, and we are just getting started.”

C. C. Melvin Ike, Founder and Managing Partner of Visualize, said, “We built Visualize to own irreplaceable businesses in markets where regulatory complexity creates durable, defensible demand. BMM is a clear expression of this thesis. The regulated gaming industry generates more than $600 billion in annual gross gaming revenue globally, and its TICC infrastructure — the certification and compliance layer that every product must pass through before it can reach market — is structurally underpenetrated by institutional capital. BMM’s multi-decade track record of regulatory trust and an irreplaceable stable of licenses represent a moat that would take a new entrant decades and significant capital to replicate. We look forward to backing the entire BMM team, supporting the customers that drive the industry, and preserving the trust of the regulators that protect it.

Advisors

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Greenberg Traurig acted as legal and regulatory counsel, respectively, to Visualize. Gadens, BDO, and Cooper Levenson acted as legal, financial and regulatory counsel to BMM Testlabs.

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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SPONSOR AND EXHIBIT AT SBC RIO 2026 MARCH 3–5 AT RIOCENTRO, RIO DE JANEIRO

Published

3 days ago

March 2, 2026

Wladimir P.

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BMM Innovation Group (BIG) has confirmed its sponsorship and exhibition at SBC Summit Rio, taking place March 3–5, 2026, at Riocentro. Attendees can visit the company at Stand A816 to explore its latest compliance, cybersecurity, and training solutions for the regulated gaming sector.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, BMM Innovation Group continues to expand its presence in Latin America, supporting Brazil’s rapidly growing regulated betting and iGaming market.

Strengthening Compliance in Brazil’s Regulated Market

At SBC Rio 2026, BIG will spotlight BMM Testlabs and its comprehensive product compliance testing and certification services. With an established office in São Paulo and 15 additional global locations, BMM Testlabs works closely with regulators, operators, and suppliers across Brazil and Latin America.

As Brazil’s regulated sports betting and online gaming market accelerates, compliance, responsible gaming, and player protection remain top priorities. BMM Testlabs ensures that fixed-odds betting systems and online gaming platforms meet Brazilian regulatory standards, supporting secure and transparent market growth.

Marzia Turrini, President of iGaming & Cybersecurity at BMM Testlabs, highlighted Brazil as one of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance and system security in driving sustainable expansion.

Cybersecurity and Responsible Gaming Solutions

In addition to compliance services, BIG will present solutions from:

BIG Cyber – Delivering penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI:DSS evaluations, and managed cybersecurity services to protect operators and suppliers from emerging threats.
RG24seven Virtual Training – Providing compliance-focused online training programs covering Responsible Gaming and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), with content available in Portuguese and Spanish to support regional operators.

Together, these solutions reinforce BIG’s mission to serve the full gaming ecosystem—from product certification and cybersecurity protection to regulatory training and workforce education.

Meet BMM Innovation Group at SBC Rio

Industry professionals attending SBC Summit Rio 2026 are invited to schedule in-person meetings with BMM Innovation Group representatives to discuss compliance, cybersecurity, and training strategies tailored to Brazil’s evolving regulatory landscape.

More about the event to meet with BMM representatives at https://sbcnews.co.uk/events/2026/02/25/sbc-summit-rio-2026-2/

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