Gaming Laboratories International has named Phil Harrison the new senior manager of regulator development, compliance and quality assurance for its operations in Australia. Harrison, who will work in the Adelaide laboratory, will work closely with regulators and clients throughout GLI’s Australian and Asian marketplaces, the company announced.
“We are very excited to welcome Phil to the GLI Australia team,” said GLI Australia CEO Ian Hughes. “His extensive and diverse experience, combined with his commitment and dedication to standards and responsible gambling, make Phil an incredibly valuable asset to GLI and to our clients throughout the Australia and Asian marketplaces.”
Harrison has been working in the gaming industry since 1994. In his role as inspector, systems auditor and as manager of gambling operations for the South Australia Liquor & Gambling Commissioner, Harrison “has worked with all of the major stakeholders throughout Australia and Asia,” according to GLI, including regulators, manufacturers, gambling operators, ATFs and monitoring system operators.
He most recently served as executive officer and director of Club Safe, which promotes responsible gambling at clubs.
For nearly 10 years, Harrison chaired the Australian/New Zealand Working Party on Gaming Machine National Standards and the Assessment Panel for the Accreditation of Testing Facilities. He has also been a technical assessor for NATA’s quality certification audits.
