Ian Hughes, Commercial Director of GLI, has been named winner at the Las Vegas Top Tech Awards 2024, in the Emerging Technology category. Hughes leads GLI's engineers with his passion for cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, AI, and automation to revolutionize the operational and compliance standards of the gaming industry.
VEGAS INC and Cox Business presented the 14th annual Top Tech Awards to recognize what the organizers describe as the most outstanding technology leaders working in Las Vegas, as indicated by their peers and clients.
James Maida, President and CEO of GLI, said: "We are thrilled that Ian has been honored as a technology leader in Las Vegas. For the past 35 years, GLI has been dedicated to providing cutting-edge technology insights to regulators, suppliers, and operators, empowering them to bring innovation to the gaming industry".
“GLI is proud to be part of the Las Vegas business community since 2004, and we are honored to be part of such an esteemed group of technology leaders”.
Hughes' dedication to technology, such as advancing AI in gaming compliance, is evident through his recent completion of a course at MIT on AI, further solidifying his expertise and commitment to technological growth and excellence.
He is also an important voice in how the gaming industry can use AI to address critical issues such as AML, Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Responsible Gaming.
Gaming Laboratories International is committed to providing the highest quality testing and evaluation services for lottery, iGaming, and land-based games worldwide. GLI provides vendors, operators, and regulators with expert guidance to navigate the future of gaming and ensure that gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence.
Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions, resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations on six continents, with accreditations in the USA and internationally for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, betting, and lottery industries.
The company was named "Best Laboratory" at the SAGSE Awards, "Best Testing Laboratory in the Baltic Countries" and "Best Testing Laboratory in the Nordic Countries" at the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards.
More information at gaminglabs.com.
Source: GMB
