Drafting Notes

Our extensive experience in all aspects of regulated interactive (including internet) gambling includes working with senior policy officers, industry, and law-makers - providing concise drafting instructions for legislation and regulations.

This assists in ensuring the intent of government and its policy advisors is enacted in effective legislation, in a timely manner.

Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries as a result of our acknowledged expertise since the mid-1990's.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.

Interactive Gambling Regulatory Development

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

We also provide regulatory reviews.  Our broad international experience over decades means we provide expert consultation enabling regulators to have the most appropriate regulatory model for their needs.  This is achieved from development, or through reviews and enhancements to mature regulatory methods.

Gaming Associates offers independent expertise to governments and regulators throughout the interactive gambling life-cycle.

Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries as a result of our acknowledged expertise since the mid-1990's.

Interactive Gambling Licensing Management

Gaming Associates develops and implements licensing application management processes and licensing criteria.  We also manage the entire licensing process with, or on behalf, of regulatory authorities.

Our principal consultants have experience in the whole interactive gambling process, from the perspective of government and regulation.  This includes licensing process development and management.

Effective licensing is a corner stone to a appropriate regulation.

Gaming Associates offers independent expertise to governments and regulators throughout the interactive (including internet) gambling life-cycle.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Risk Management

Our formal risk management methodology is compliant with the world's best-practice AS/NZS4360, and other international risk management guidance.

Our databases include thousands of policy objectives, associated threats, and controls.

Some traditional test laboratories profit from excessive reliance on preventative pre-approval controls such as systems testing.  This method of control represents an unsustainable burden on the regulated interactive gambling industry.

Instead, our balanced team of experts allows the development of well balanced risk management approach to interactive gambling regulation.

Interactive Gambling Policy-to-Control

Gaming Associates offers a proven policy-to-policy-to-control service.

We have developed a tool set which facilitates the formal definition of abstract policies.  Abstract policies might be viewed as the policies articulated by governments and gambling Commissions.

These policies are further refined, in our tool set, to detailed policies of the regulatory enforcement body.  From these detailed policies our tools provide guidance to more specific directions, licence conditions, procedural requirements, etc, etc.

" This is the best policy-to-control guidance I have seen ", Gary Moriarty Director of Licensing - Racing Gaming & Licensing Division (NT) referring to regulatory methodology developed by Gaming Associates.

Standards Development

Gaming Associates has significant experience developing and amending comprehensive Technical Standards Documents for regulatory authorities and Commissions.  Published standards relate to slot machines, slot machine systems, jackpot systems, lotteries, internet gaming, internet wagering, and bet exchanges.

Our consultants have been developing technical standards and control requirements for gambling industries for more than 15 years.  We are recognised as world leaders in the development of contemporary standards generally and pioneers with regard to interactive gambling standards.

Project Management

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated interactive gambling projects since the mid-1990.

We provide expert project management services for interactive gambling regulatory authorities.  This enables regulators acquire the specialist skills necessary for the limited life-cycle of each project, establish post-project operational capabilities, and continue with normal operational regulation.

Remuneration for project costs are often subject to cost-recovery from the applicant.  Thus this service has proven to be particularly useful in allowing regulators to meet performance targets without threatening budgets.

Also, the regulatory authority does not need to recruit to fulfil the specialised skills necessary for project management, when projects have a finite and relatively short life-cycle.

We utilise world's best practice, proven project management principles consistent with the Project Management Institutes' guidelines (Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK) and other international standards.  Our unique business and regulation expertise allows project management to remain on top of potential issues throughout the project life-cycle enhancing the probability of successful conclusion.

Regulators experience minimal disruption and are left with fully trained operational staff as the project ends and routine regulation commences.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Support & Training
Gaming Associates is a world leader in effective interactive gambling regulation methodologies.

We provide on-site training for officers of regulatory authorities, relating to all aspects of regulated interactive gambling industries. This training enables regulators to effectively manage the day-to-day regulation of interactive industries within their jurisdiction.

This on-site training allows regulators to continue their operational duties, without diversion to less frequently required tasks - leading to efficiencies.  World leading specialist and contemporary expertise can not always be maintained within regulatory authorities.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Monitoring

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Gaming Associates are recognised world leaders in interactive gambling industries.

We have first hand experience with, and knowledge of, most industry participants, and extensive experience and knowledge of the interactive gambling industry and its trends.

We are able to provide background briefing to potential investors to facilitate information gathering leading to investment decisions.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

We have been involved in dozens of gambling projects.  We provide services which audit and report on the likely success (or otherwise) of gambling related business plans.

Our knowledge of the economics of gambling businesses enables us to offer a business plan assessments and reviews.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Jurisdictional Analysis

We have been involved in dozens of gambling projects.  We provide analysis of jurisdictions and hosting facilities and contrast those jurisdictions against the business needs.

This can include hosting negotiation, infrastructure analysis, taxation, cost-of-regulation e.g. total-cost-of-jurisdiction.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Investor Risk Management

Gaming Associates utilise AS/NZS4360 compliant risk management tools (Methodware Enterprise Risk Assessor - ERA ). The resulting detailed risk management process can provide a documented basis for business risk management.  This in turn is very useful in attracting investment or ascertaining whether or not to proceed with investment strategies.

Our expert business knowledge and experience, coupled with expert risk management skills and tools provide valuable service to investors and would-be investors.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Government Liaison

Gaming Associates utilise AS/NZS4360 compliant risk management tools (Methodware Enterprise Risk Assessor - ERA ). The resulting detailed risk management process can provide a documented basis for business risk management.  This in turn is very useful in attracting investment or ascertaining whether or not to proceed with investment strategies.

Our expert business knowledge and experience, coupled with expert risk management skills and tools provide valuable service to investors and would-be investors.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Vendor Selection & Management

Gaming Associates has first hand experience with most vendors in the interactive gambling world.  We have extensive experience in preparing business requirements, and functional specification documents relating to complex interactive gambling and other technology-based gambling systems.

We therefore, provide vendor selection services - based on the specific needs of the investor.

Contract negotiation, and management of vendor deliverables, on behalf of the acquiring party is essential for successful interactive gambling industries.  Gaming Associates provides vendor project management services.  Our principal consultants have a long and successful track record of managing vendors in the gambling industry over more than a decade.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Due Diligence

Our consultants have been involved in regulated interactive gambling, and evaluation of regulated interactive gambling products longer than any organisation, or person, in the the world.

We have experienced dozens of business cases and systems - we derive business needs from investor requirements and undertake due diligence audits and assessments.

Our expert knowledge and broad contemporary experience means that we understand where industry is at and can advise accordingly.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Project Management

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Business Plan Assessment & Review
Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Government Liaison

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Vendor Selection & Management

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement. Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Tester Management

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Project Management

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated gambling projects since 1990 , interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Internal Controls & Operating Procedures

Gaming Associates core competency relates to risk management and governance, particularly in relation to interactive gambling industries - this is a core competency

Security

Gaming Associates provides information security consulting services in the context of e-commerce gambling.  E-commerce gambling operates in a hostile threat environment, Gaming Associates have been managing these scenarios for customers since the mid-1990's.

Importantly, we provide both holistic business security view, drilling down to specific information security implementations on components of the business.  Our formal risk management basis for information security ensures a cost-effective solution, which meets business needs.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Compliance Programs

Gaming Associates core competency relates to risk management and governance in interactive gambling industries.  The establishment, operation, and maintenance of effective compliance programmes is a core competency.  Alternately, we are accomplished in the evaluation of existing compliance programmes, with treatment recommendations.

We utilise formal AS/NZS4360 compliant risk management practices, our decades of regulated casino experience, C OBI T, and AS3806 to offer world's best practice compliance programmes for interactive gambling operators.

All considerations are documented with Methodware's Enterprise Risk Assessor - ERA to ensure continuity of effort and transfer of intellectual property to customers.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998

Support & Training

Gaming Associates is a world leader in effective interactive gambling regulation and efficient compliance.

We provide on-site support and training for management and staff relating to all programmes implemented.  This ensures complete post-consultancy support and knowledge transfer to client staff.

This on-site training allows operators to continue their operational duties, without diversion to less frequently required tasks - leading to efficiencies.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Service (AEGEAS)

We have implemented an Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Service (AEGEAS).  This service provides the world's most Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Services, our scales of economy mean that these advanced services are now available to gambling regulators and operators in a cost-effective way.

This state-of-the-art detection tool provides cost-effective controls, which detect anomalies.  Appropriate regulation includes detection-type controls over and above preventative-type controls (e.g. testing).  This service provides cost-effective protection of the operators gaming profits.

Gaming Associates developed AEGEAS, based on the collaboration of more than 15 consecutive years successfully analysing technology-based gambling data and systems, PhD expert systems (artificial intelligence), and PhD statistics.

Thus ensuring real and artificial intelligence is applied to each business and industry - based on performance garnished from industries around the world.

Accredited Test Facility (ATF)

Internationally recognised Accredited Test Facility (ATF) services are provided by Gaming Associates.

We offer the world's most experienced and accredited tester - heading up an appropriately experienced and capable team.

While ATF accreditation from regulatory authorities requires Gaming Associates to undertake compliance testing.  Our reports take a holistic consideration of interactive gambling systems (control systems, business processes, and computer systems).  Our formal AS/NZS4360 compliant reporting process ensures compensating controls are considered - this contrast to the compliance check lists which have subjected many interactive gambling businesses to un-sustainable costs.

We are able to utilise these skills in conjunction with true risk management or as required by compliance requirements of various regulatory regimes

Government Liaison

Effective government liaison and advocacy is key sustainable profit maximisation.

Gaming Associates are world leading experts in relation to interactive gambling regulation.  We provide valuable services to interactive gambling applicants, vendors, and operators as advocates or liaison with the government and regulatory bodies.

Ineffective advocacy can lead to over zealous regulation and ultimately unsustainable costs to industry (e.g. Isle of Man pre-2004).

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Gaming Associates provides accredited test facility management services.  This can be essential if costs are to be contained and project objectives achieved.

Our expert consultants have been managing test laboratories since the early 1990's.  We have an intimate knowledge of their practices, and the actual requirements of the regulatory authority.  Effective tester management protects interactive gambling quality and success.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Our consultants have managed small and large scale regulated interactive gambling projects from the mid-1990's.

We combine our expert interactive gambling business, interactive gambling regulation, and interactive gambling project skills to provide on-time, on-budget, quality projects.  All stakeholders responsibilities are documented, tracked and managed throughout the process.

Outsourcing project management, allows would-be operators and vendors to focus on core operational responsibilities.  Thus this service proves useful in allowing projects to achieve objectives threatening operational strategies and budgets.

On-time conclusion of interactive gambling projects are essential to move from the "spending" project phase to the "revenue" generating operational phase.  Gaming Associates facilitate timely approval and business commencement.

Security

Gaming Associates provides information security consulting services in the context of e-commerce gambling.  E-commerce gambling operates in a hostile threat environment, Gaming Associates have been managing these scenarios for customers since the mid-1990's.

Importantly, we provide both holistic business security view, drilling down to specific information security implementations on components of the business.  Our formal risk management basis for information security ensures a cost-effective solution, which meets business needs.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Compliance Programs

Gaming Associates core competency relates to risk management and governance in interactive gambling industries.  The establishment, operation, and maintenance of effective compliance programmes is a core competency.  Alternately, we are accomplished in the evaluation of existing compliance programmes, with treatment recommendations.

We utilise formal AS/NZS4360 compliant risk management practices, our decades of regulated casino experience, C OBI T, and AS3806 to offer world's best practice compliance programmes for interactive gambling operators.

All considerations are documented with Methodware's Enterprise Risk Assessor - ERA to ensure continuity of effort and transfer of intellectual property to customers.

Gaming Associates principals include the world's first interactive gambling regulator and the world's first regulated interactive gaming tester.  We are considered the world's foremost regulated internet gambling experts.  Our consultants have appeared as expert witnesses before Senate Select Committees and other Parliamentary enquiries since the mid-1990's.

Consulting to regulatory authorities in relation to effective interactive gambling regulation is a core competency, undertaken since our inception in 1998.

Gaming Associates core competency relates to risk management and governance, particularly in relation to interactive gambling industries - this is a core competency.

Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Service (AEGEAS)

We have implemented an Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Service (AEGEAS).  This service provides the world's most Advanced Empirical Gambling Evaluation & Analysis Services, our scales of economy mean that these advanced services are now available to gambling regulators and operators in a cost-effective way.

This state-of-the-art detection tool provides cost-effective controls, which detect anomalies.  Appropriate regulation includes detection-type controls over and above preventative-type controls (e.g. testing).  This service provides cost-effective protection of the operators gaming profits.

Gaming Associates developed AEGEAS, based on the collaboration of more than 15 consecutive years successfully analysing technology-based gambling data and systems, PhD expert systems (artificial intelligence), and PhD statistics.

Thus ensuring real and artificial intelligence is applied to each business and industry - based on performance garnished from industries around the world.

Accredited Test Facility (ATF)

Internationally recognised Accredited Test Facility (ATF) services are provided by Gaming Associates.

We offer the world's most experienced and accredited tester - heading up an appropriately experienced and capable team.

While ATF accreditation from regulatory authorities requires Gaming Associates to undertake compliance testing.  Our reports take a holistic consideration of interactive gambling systems (control systems, business processes, and computer systems).  Our formal AS/NZS4360 compliant reporting process ensures compensating controls are considered - this contrast to the compliance check lists which have subjected many interactive gambling businesses to un-sustainable costs.

We are able to utilise these skills in conjunction with true risk management or as required by compliance requirements of various regulatory regimes.