ELECTRONIC GAME SOLUTIONS
Supporting Charities Through Innovative Gaming Electronic Game Solutions (EGS) has been a trusted leader in charitable gaming since 2002.
With licenses, approvals, and certifications in 24+ states and two countries, EGS provides industry-leading gaming solutions and is the preferred provider of Class II gaming products for cruise lines.
CRUISE LINES
For more than 13 years, Electronic Game Solutions (EGS) has proudly served multiple cruise line operators, earning a reputation as a trusted and preferred technology partner. Cruise lines rely on EGS not only for its gaming solutions, but also for its secure cashless debit and credit transaction systems that help manage passenger purchases and gaming activity efficiently.
EGS’s comprehensive Point-of-Sale (POS) platform and Software Verification System are designed to accurately verify winners, process cashless transactions, and manage payouts with exceptional reliability and accuracy. These mission-critical systems operate seamlessly in demanding maritime environments where immediate technical support is often unavailable.
The longevity of EGS’s relationships within the cruise industry reflects the strength, stability, and dependability of its technology. Cruise operators continue to trust EGS because its proven software platform delivers uninterrupted performance, secure transactions, and a superior experience for both operators and passengers.
Electronic Game Solutions, Inc. (EGS) is a 22-year-old company that was started in 2002 and currently holds privileged charitable gaming licenses/approvals/certifications and/or does business in 24+ states, two countries and is the preferred vendor for Class II gaming products on Cruise Lines.
80%+ of the revenue generated from EGS products help fund the mission work of charitable organizations including funding uniforms, bats, balls, camps, and equipment for youth sports, building repairs (air conditioning/heating units, new roofs), tuition, veteran financial aid (for veterans, veteran hospitals, and families), fire trucks, and college/graduate/seminarian school scholarships. The need for fundraising regarding these efforts has never been more important to the multitude of charitable organizations throughout the United States.
The combined experience of the EGS’s management and staff is over 300 years, and the managing partners have successfully worked together since EGS’s inception, bringing together a successful combination of talented people. All EGS staff and shareholders have gone through, and continually go through, annual background checks from a multitude of state jurisdictions. EGS prides itself on the integrity of its employees and shareholders.
GAMING LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL
THE GLOBAL LEADER IN GAMING
AND LOTTERY TESTING
We have nearly 30 years in land-based, lottery and iGaming testing, and our work is trusted by regulators in more than 475 jurisdictions worldwide.
First and foremost, EGS is really in the compliance business. Without compliance, there are no licenses and without licenses, EGS cannot provide any gaming products. All EGS products have been approved by each state in which it conducts business. All products have also been certified by Gaming Laboratories, Inc. (GLI) and the entire EGS software platform is backed with a 22-year legacy of GLI certifications.
EGS’s Point of Sale System (“Easy Touch”), has processed almost over $3 Billion in sales which equates to EGS’s software managing hundreds of million transactions per day – without a single fine or infraction from any jurisdiction.
FIRST TO MARKET
BOOTY CHASER
Linked bingo is nothing more than the traditional game of bingo – linked electronically. It is linked electronically so that multiple people can play without being in the same building yet play simultaneously within a licensed jurisdiction. Linked bingo gives charities the ability to raise money without having the traditional financial overhead and financial risk. Below are just some of the names of linked bingo games EGS has produced that are in play today.
It all started in 2012 when EGS obtained its linked bingo license in the State of Minnesota and launched the Booty Chaser Linked Bingo game in Minnesota and then the State of Louisiana. Booty Chaser is currently the largest linked bingo game in the United States. To watch the game in real time, in Minnesota, go to www.bootychaser.tv.
EGS IS BONDED
When the EGS management and staff designed its linked bingo game it was designed to work to be an option as a lottery game that can be run statewide. In Minnesota and Louisiana EGS collects ALL the money that is brought in per game in both Minnesota and Louisiana and redistributes that money through ACH debits and credits – all approved by the state with state supervision. EGS is currently bonded to pay out up to $100K a day to a single winner. This bond will be increased as more linked bingo locations are added.
THE TEAM BEHIND EGS
Dean Falvo
Dean Falvo is a founding partner of Electronic Game Solutions (EGS) and brings more than 33 years of experience in the electronic bingo industry. His vision helped create EGS’s innovative linked bingo game, featuring a unique prize structure where winning opportunities increase as jackpots grow.
Mr. Falvo served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2002 to 2016 before becoming President and CEO in 2016. He was also a founding member of B.B. Marketing, LLC, the exclusive marketing arm of Bingo Brain Inc., and played a key role in the acquisition of Bingo Brain in 2002, leading to the formation of EGS.
Before EGS, Mr. Falvo was a distributor and national marketing representative for electronic bingo products, helping introduce handheld bingo systems across multiple states. Prior to entering the gaming industry, he owned and operated retail beverage establishments in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
Larry Midows
Larry Midows has been a respected leader in the bingo industry since 1986, bringing more than 38 years of experience in electronic gaming. As a founding partner of Electronic Game Solutions (EGS), he has served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since the company’s founding in 2002, overseeing the financial management and strategic growth of the organization.
Mr. Midows was a founding member of B.B. Marketing, LLC, the exclusive marketing arm of Bingo Brain Inc. (BBI), and played a key role in the acquisition of BBI that led to the formation of EGS. Prior to EGS, he was a partner and shareholder of BBI, helping advance some of the industry’s earliest patented electronic bingo technologies in both the United States and Canada.
Before entering the gaming industry, Mr. Midows owned and managed a successful retail shoe business with locations across several states. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan is a founding shareholder of Electronic Game Solutions (EGS) and brings more than 26 years of experience in the electronic bingo industry. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees day-to-day operations and serves as a vital link between EGS customers and the company’s software and hardware development teams, helping transform customer needs into practical, innovative solutions.
Since beginning his career with Bingo Brain Inc. in 1998, Mr. Sullivan has developed extensive expertise in gaming technology, technical support, and system operations. His commitment to quality, reliability, and attention to detail has helped establish EGS as a trusted provider of electronic gaming solutions throughout the United States and international markets.
Mr. Sullivan’s contributions have played a key role in EGS’s long-standing record of regulatory compliance, GLI-approved software operations, and enduring relationships with major clients, including Disney Cruise Line. He holds a Bachelor of Educational Studies with an emphasis in Industrial Technology from the University of Missouri.
John Smolic
John Smolic is a founding partner of EGS and brings more than 33 years of experience in the electronic bingo industry. Since 1991, he has worked across the tribal, charitable, casino, and hall-owner segments of the gaming market.
Mr. Smolic served as President and CEO of EGS from 2002 to 2016 and returned to the company in 2021 as Executive Chairman of the Board. During his time away from EGS, he served as CEO of PennAlt Organics, one of only 25 medical marijuana grower/processor license holders awarded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Prior to co-founding EGS, Mr. Smolic was a founding member of B.B. Marketing, LLC, the exclusive marketing arm of BBI. In 2002, he joined with fellow partners to acquire BBI and establish EGS.
Throughout his career, Mr. Smolic has worked closely with charitable organizations, helping them maximize fundraising efforts that support youth sports, community programs, and local initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Marquette University, with minors in Business and Film.
Rodney Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher has been a leader in the electronic bingo industry since 1986, bringing nearly four decades of experience in software and hardware development. Widely recognized as one of the industry’s premier technology experts, his contributions have played a key role in the design and development of EGS’s products and technology platforms.
Since joining EGS in 2002 as Lead Software Developer and Electronics Engineer, Mr. Gallagher has led the development of the company’s hardware and software solutions, overseeing a team of programmers and graphic artists responsible for creating innovative products for the charitable gaming industry.
In 1986, Mr. Gallagher founded Verify Plus Systems, which developed the first comprehensive bingo accounting and inventory tracking system for licensed charitable organizations in Colorado.
Prior to entering the bingo industry, Mr. Gallagher worked as a software engineer in the oil and gas sector, where he developed software solutions for a variety of operational applications.
Samantha Smolic
Ms. Smolic rejoined EGS and joined HGI in 2023, where she oversees the creative direction and visual identity of both companies. She is responsible for website design, landing pages, marketing materials, game artwork, and brand consistency across all products and platforms. Working with graphic artists, marketing partners, and international vendors, she ensures that all creative assets maintain a professional and consistent look before being released to the public.
Ms. Smolic previously worked for EGS from 2017 to 2019 as a Graphic Designer, creating artwork and game titles for the company’s e-tab program.
A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Ms. Smolic earned honors degrees in Branding, Advertising, Animation, and Graphic Design. Her expertise includes Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Animate, Lightroom, WordPress, Canva, Wix, and Microsoft Office applications.
Prior to rejoining EGS and HGI, Ms. Smolic held creative positions with Swarovski, and Axe & Sledge. She is also a former fashion model whose creative background contributes to the distinctive branding and visual presentation of both organizations.
Joyce Coury
Ms. Coury joined Electronic Game Solutions (EGS) in 2023 to oversee marketing, communications, and the rollout of EGS’s responsive web platform across domestic and international markets. She is responsible for developing and managing advertising strategies, ensuring brand consistency, evaluating marketing performance, and providing management with data-driven insights to support business growth and decision-making.
Prior to joining EGS, Ms. Coury served as Director of Marketing and Community Relations for DME Sports Academy from 2015 to 2022. She also worked as a Marketing Specialist for Manheim Auto Auction from 2008 to 2012.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Coury was a Sales Representative and Corporate Trainer with Janssen Pharmaceutica, a division of Johnson & Johnson, where she became one of the company’s top-performing sales professionals. She also served as Retail Supervisor and Mass Accounts Corporate Trainer for M&M/Mars.
With more than 25 years of experience in marketing, sales, training, and communications, Ms. Coury brings valuable leadership and strategic expertise to the EGS management team.
Retta Petzel
Ms. Petzel has been in the bingo industry since 2000 and has over 24 years of experience handling customers, billing, receivables, payables, and overall office organization.
Since 2000, when she was working for BBI, and then from 2002 working for EGS, Ms. Petzel has been the cohesive glue that keeps everything moving in the right direction. Her ability to multitask is amazing and her organizational skills unmatched. Her positive attitude is what EGS customers hear first when they call has a handle on everything EGS.
As stated earlier, EGS is really in the compliance business and Ms. Petzel is at the core of EGS maintaining its compliance in all jurisdictions. Her consistent vigilance has been a “key ingredient” to EGS’s success since 2002.
Humanitarian Gaming International, LLC (HGI)
Humanitarian is an American Samoan Corporation created in 2022, that some of the same EGS shareholders created to do business internationally. While in the United States, EGS products provide balls, bats, fire trucks, new schools, and churches – it is some of the international opportunities that EGS has available that not only improves lives but saves lives. All charitable work is honorable – but to save lives is a whole new mission so HGI was created for two reasons:
Provide a better name to communicate to legislators, regulators, and players what it is that EGS products do and Create a better corporate umbrella to do business internationally.
All products HGI distributes are either owned or licensed by EGS.
In Summary
EGS’s, HGI’s and NBT’s managing partners and employees have a long history of creating successful and reliable products and is perfectly positioned to offer new games in regulated industries to provide a profitable relationship for its partners while creating revenue for organizations to fulfill their mission work. All three companies believe in long term win-win relationships that allow it and its partners to do well by doing good for the communities they serve.