BMM Testlabs, the gaming test lab known for its compliance and certification expertise, has officially received approval to evaluate gaming products for the UAE’s licensed lottery – The UAE Lottery, and its commercial gaming program.
This approval comes from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), which holds exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities and facilities, including lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based gaming facilities. BMM’s certification falls under the ‘Independent Testing Laboratories’ category.
BMM Testlabs’ Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “We are excited and deeply honored that the GCGRA has entrusted BMM Testlabs with the responsibility of testing products for their new lottery, land-based, and digital gaming program, knowing that we’ll do so with the highest levels of impartiality, technical expertise, transparency, efficiency, and, most of all, integrity.”
BMM Testlabs brings 44 years of global leadership in product compliance across regulated markets and is trusted by games, systems, and lottery manufacturers, suppliers, developers, and regulators worldwide.
In addition to product compliance testing, BMM Testlabs’ BIG Cyber provides end-to-end cybersecurity protection solutions, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, PCI:DSS evaluations, and managed security services. Through RG24seven Virtual Training, BMM also offers compliance-grade virtual training on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, and other important topics – presented by industry experts and available in multiple languages.
BMM Testlabs is another giant that has secured its place in the promising UAE gaming market, following recent announcements from Aristocrat Gaming and Novomatic—both of which obtained a Gaming Related Vendor License from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
The UAE gaming market is projected to generate gross gaming revenue (GGR) ranging from $5 to $8 billion, according to Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings.
The UAE issued Wynn its first commercial gaming operator’s license, allowing the company to develop the Wynn Al Marjan Island casino resort in Ras Al Khaimah, which aims to cater to the local market.
The project will cover approximately five million square feet, featuring 1,500 hotel rooms, over 25 dining options, a substantial gaming floor, and a unique production show being created from scratch.
