“At G2E 2015, we will showcase many ways GLI helps regulators, suppliers and operators get more than just testing”

What are your expectations for G2E Las Vegas?

We are very excited for G2E, which is one of the world’s great tradeshows. At the show we will be talking with regulators, suppliers and operators from around the world. Helping clients of all sizes get more than they expect is one of the many things that differentiate GLI from other test labs, and at G2E 2015, we will showcase many ways the company helps regulators, suppliers and operators of all sizes and from all locations get more, so much more than just testing from GLI.

Why would you recommend operators to come by GLI's booth and check out the handheld Kobetron GI-4000 unit and the Kobetron MI-300 adapter series?

The handheld Kobetron GI-4000 unit and the Kobetron MI-300 adapter series are two of our exclusive tools that make doing business easier, faster and more cost efficient for regulators, wherever they are in the world. The Kobetron GI-4000 unit and the Kobetron MI-300 adapter series help regulators increase efficiencies in six crucial ways:
1. Replace 100s of other compliance tools
2. Eliminate human error
3. Verify a wide variety of EPROMs, Compact Flash devices, and other removable media storage
4. Easily portable to the casino floor
5. No computer connection needed
6. Minimize compliance risk and machine downtime by returning the correct signature on demand, every time!

Time is money for regulators in every jurisdiction, and because the Kobetron GI-4000 unit and the Kobetron MI-300 adapter series help regulators save time, it can be said they save money, and that is what makes getting a demonstration of these tools at G2E so important.

Company will be discussing GLI University new curriculum and three courses for regulators. Why is this important?

Our training program, GLI University, was recently expanded with an all new and expanded curriculum. We carefully analyzed today’s gaming business landscape, the challenges facing modern regulators, operators and suppliers, and the direct feedback we have received from clients around the world. At G2E will discussing the entire curriculum, giving special focus to three courses that we believe regulators must complete to stay on top of their game. The first is “Class II Gaming Systems.” This course covers the essential how’s and why’s of Class II terms, math, architecture and more can be taken in either a 2-hour overview session or a more in-depth 8-hour module. The next is “Forensics Basics and Procedures,” which is a 2-hour module filled with important definitions and procedures of how and why forensics are conducted. Last is “Network Risk Assessment Basics,” which covers the fundamentals of Information Security, Network Risk, Penetration Points, Security Policy, Asset Management and Control that regulators need to know to protect the casino in today’s technologically fueled environment. There are many more courses in our new curriculum, and we encourage regulators, operators and suppliers to review the entire schedule at http://www.gaminglabs.com/learning.

Are you unveiling any new products or services especially targeted at Latin American and Caribbean operators?

Each of our services and tools can be used around the world, including Latin America and the Caribbean. Suppliers in the region have been particularly interested in our patented GLI Link® technology, which saves suppliers money by allowing devices to be tested against systems over the internet, saving countless time and money that would have otherwise been spent in shipping. Suppliers in the region have also taken advantage of our exclusive Point.Click.Submit.SM technology, that opens markets all over the world by allowing suppliers to quickly and easily transfer previously certified devices into jurisdictions worldwide, dramatically speeding time to market.

What stood out most about GLI's roundtables this year?

We have held three Regulators Roundtables this year: first in North America, then in Europe, and our most recent was in Colombia. For this question, let’s focus on our most recently completed event, where our speakers guided in-depth discussions on extremely important topics, such as:
The Basics and Processes of Creating a New Gaming Law
Achieving Industry Supervision and Control
How to Develop New Games in the Gaming and Lottery Industry from a Regulatory and Market Analysis Perspective
Development and Challenges of Interactive Gaming and Regulatory Models
Government Procurement Process in Sports Betting Operations
Analyzing Lottery Profitability and Challenges for Growth
How Lotteries Operate in Federal Jurisdictions and at Multi-Jurisdictional Levels
Preventing and Controlling Money Laundering Activities
Illegal Gaming vs. Skill Games
Regulatory Experience and Challenges of the Horse Racing Industry
Responsible Gambling in the Lottery and Gaming Industry
Monitoring and Control Systems: The Latin America and Caribbean Experience

The Roundtable series is an important part of our commitment to on-going learning and training for land-based, online and lottery regulators around the world, and we present them at our expense for the benefit of the entire gaming industry. At G2E, we would be happy to talk with regulators about any of our Roundtable events, and we would very much like to hear what topics they would be most interested in hearing about at future Roundtables.