BMM: "Casino audits are essential to ensure the industry’s integrity and provide confidence in the fairness of the product"

Yogonet recently spoke with Vlad Dicu, Commercial & Operations Director, and Dan Ghita, Operating Partner, the leaders driving BMM Testlabs' Inspections business in Romania. On-site casino inspections and audits are crucial for player protection, regulatory compliance, revenue accuracy, security, and, most importantly, gaming industry integrity.

Thank you for joining us. To start, can you tell us about your current role and focus at BMM Testlabs?

Vlad Dicu: Thank you for having me. As the Commercial and Operations Director at BMM Testlabs, I’m responsible for leading our inspection services business in Romania. I focus on ensuring we deliver the industry's most professional, precise, and integrity-driven inspection services. We’re proud to be the largest inspection provider in Romania, reinforcing the industry's demand for a premium inspection provider with integrity at the center of its services.

There’s a lot of competition in the inspection space. How does BMM stand out?

Dan Ghita: That’s a great question. Simply put, we are the inspection provider of choice in Romania, and BMM sets the “gold” standard. We’ve been in this industry for over 40 years, and our inspection teams are among the most experienced in the world. What sets us apart is not just our technical expertise, but our commitment to excellence, professionalism, and market integrity. We are the most responsive company in the market, focused on issuing our reports in the quickest timeframe possible without compromising on quality and thoroughness. In Romania—and globally—our clients rely on us for our consistency, independence, and attention to detail. We don’t just inspect; we help ensure the integrity of the entire gaming environment.

BMM, as a globally licensed and accredited independent testing laboratory, has a clear advantage in product knowledge when conducting inspections, which reduces the risk to our customers and regulators compared to other local providers.

It sounds like BMM is very invested in Romania. Tell us more.

Dan Ghita: Yes, we are fully invested in the market. We have been serving Romanian casinos since 2016. BMM is the only inspection provider purely focused on casino inspections in the local market – this says a lot about our commitment, integrity, and focus on providing a responsive, premium service.

What exactly do BMM’s inspection services cover?

Vlad Dicu: Our ISO-accredited inspection services and processes are market-leading and designed to meet regulatory requirements and operator needs. We provide two key inspection services – initial and repair inspections, both of which ensure that gaming products being operated have indeed been certified/approved by the regulator for operation.

We’ll also verify gaming floor operation and casino floor layout, and we offer onsite audits to verify compliance with gaming regulations, internal control procedures, and industry standards.

How important are casino audits?

Dan Ghita: Casino audits are essential to ensure the gaming industry’s integrity and, importantly, to provide a high level of confidence in the fairness of the product patrons choose to play. The audit confirms that the operating product has been tested and certified by companies like BMM and then approved by the regulator for operation in the Romanian casinos.

Are there any misconceptions in the industry about inspection services that you'd like to talk about?

Vlad Dicu: Yes, one common misconception is that all inspection labs offer the same level of service. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Inspection is more than checking boxes—it’s about protecting the integrity of physical gaming devices and the casino operations. At BMM, we don’t compromise on quality, and we take the time to do the inspection properly as the regulators require. Our ISO-accredited processes are built to uncover even the slightest inconsistencies in product installations, ensuring that operators comply with the regulations, so they don’t get fines and that players can trust the fairness of their gaming experience.

What message would you like to share with regulators and operators in Romania and beyond?

Vlad Dicu: The message is simple: BMM is here, stronger than ever. We’re proud of our legacy and even prouder of the quality of service we’re providing the market today. Whether you're launching new operations or maintaining an existing gaming floor, our team of inspectors is your trusted partner in ensuring integrity, security, accuracy, regulatory compliance, and player protection.

We offer not only expertise but a commitment to excellence that no one else can match. BMM’s premium services will minimize the overall gaming risk for regulators, operators, and patrons.