Online gaming and lottery software provider Bede Gaming has taken another important step on its mission to provide market-leading and secure platform software to its customers, with the announcement that it has acquired World Lottery Association (WLA) Security Control Standard (WLA-SCS) Level 2.

The WLA is a highly respected organisation within the global lottery and sports betting industry, and its Security Control Standard is the only internationally recognised standard for lottery and sports betting operators and their suppliers.

The standard aims to assist WLA members in achieving a level of security control that is aligned with generally accepted best practices.  Though Bede has long adhered to this wide range of criteria, receiving official confirmation of WLA-SCS Level 2 marks its formal recognition.

As an associate member of the WLA and an active iGaming platform provider in the North American market, Bede successfully completed the certification process in the previous quarter and is thrilled to have achieved the highest level of certification – WLA-SCS Level 2.

Successfully gaining this certification demonstrates the high quality of the product and service provided to its partners. It also confirms the strong security controls and protocols Bede has in place, all of which are approved by accredited industry standards.

As such, Bede is incredibly proud of the outcome of the recent audit, with Head of Risk & Compliance Gerrard Thompson being quick to acknowledge the effort and commitment of the team in achieving the new certification.

Thompson said: “Although Bede Gaming has long upheld the strict industry standards outlined by the WLA, gaining the organisation’s highest available certification is great validation of our high standards of operation and robust security measures. 

“With WLA-SCS Level 2 now in place, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks for the hard work and effort of everyone in the Bede team for helping us achieve this important industry milestone.”                                          

About Bede

Bede Gaming, part of the MERKUR GROUP, is a leading supplier of software to the online gambling industry, powering some of the sector’s biggest brands. Bede Gaming provides pioneering operators with innovative solutions to achieve significant digital ambitions across lottery, casino, sports betting and bingo.   

The award-winning gaming platform developed by Bede processes billions of transactions per year. It is scalable, modular, and adaptable with open API, allowing operators to use its bespoke tools or to seamlessly integrate with any third-party software.

The platform also integrates into land-based systems offering a genuine omni-channel convergence solution. In addition to platform, Bede provides native app and front-end development services as well as a robust reporting toolkit, all built on cutting edge technology. Through Bede’s platform and services, international customers have been able to achieve significant, sustainable growth in highly competitive digital markets.

The Bede platform currently runs a portfolio of globally-renowned customer operators across five markets, including publicly listed and private gambling and lottery companies. Headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), it is powered by an international staff of approximately 300 across 3 continents.

Bede, which is certified to ISO 27001, is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in South Africa, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission in Ontario and the Malta Gaming Authority.