The Gaming Standards Association (GSA), a specialist technical advisor regarding electronic gaming machine technology and digital infrastructure for the casino and betting industries, has announced it is changing its name to the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA). In a news release last week, the body said the new name reflect its worldwide role.
The association’s Japan unit held a gaming educational seminar for invited guests on January 28 in Tokyo. Attendees included Takeshi Kaji, managing director of the Japan office, Peter DeRaedt, IGSA president, and Mark Pace, managing director for the Europe office.
DeRaedt and Pace spoke about the importance of shared technical standards across the sector. Kaji told attendees that the association’s expertise would be of benefit to the coming Japanese casino industry.
The association said its Japan unit will give guidance to existing Japanese businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and those that wish to enter the gaming industry, on “up to date, accepted practices and standards” within the sector globally.
“IGSA seeks to educate the industry on experiences gained and reasons that our members opted to create a set of standards,” said DeRaedt. “IGSA’s mission is to provide unbiased information to the benefit of all parties: regulators, suppliers and operators.”
“Working as a guide to all entities, we will support the optimal development of a unique and sustainable Japanese market,” added Kaji.
IGSA has offices in Europe, Macau in Asia, and North America as well as Japan. Its members include casino operators, gaming suppliers, gaming-related associations, regulators and higher education institutions.
