25+
Years
Experience in market rollouts, including Illinois, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
100+
Licenses held in jurisdictions throughout North America and worldwide.
$25M+
Since 2025, more than $25 million in gaming equipment sales while serving as an independent sales agent for clients.
45+
Years
Experience obtaining and supporting government contracts.
About Garmisch Gaming
Garmisch Gaming is a trusted and experienced consulting firm dedicated to helping gaming businesses navigate, launch, and grow in dynamic, highly regulated markets. Founded by Rick Meitzler and Pam Sandbulte-Meitzler, Garmisch brings together over 75 years of combined experience in gaming operations, sales, product launches, route systems, licensing, and compliance.
We specialize in supporting equipment manufacturers, operators, and route-based businesses across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. Whether you're entering a new jurisdiction, optimizing a route operation, or preparing for a product rollout, Garmisch Gaming offers the tools, expertise, and relationships to get you across the finish line.
Our services range from strategic market assessments and competitive analysis to vendor procurement, regulatory guidance, and full-service support for machines, payout solutions, and system integrations. We leverage decades of operational insight from major market rollouts—including Illinois, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
We take a hands-on approach, working closely with clients to ensure every move is smart, compliant, and scalable. We know the gaming world doesn’t reward guesswork—it rewards preparation, timing, and execution. That’s exactly what we deliver. Whether you're a startup looking for your first market or an established company expanding your footprint, Garmisch Gaming is your one-stop partner for strategic growth in the gaming industry.
Our Clients
We serve a diverse group of clients across the gaming landscape. Below is a selection of clients we support with customized strategies:
J&J Gaming:
As a national leader in distributed gaming, J&J Gaming provides gaming-as-a-service to authorized locations in various regulated jurisdictions. Backed by a legacy of excellence since 1929, J&J is trusted for its expertise in route management, 24/7 service, and data-driven reporting that help businesses grow and succeed.
Zuum:
Zuum Gaming designs and manufactures player-favorite VGTs made specifically for the route gaming market. A subsidiary of Interblock Gaming, Zuum also offers innovative automated and video electronic table games for casino markets.
Light & Wonder:
A global leader in game experiences, Light & Wonder is a cross-platform gaming company whose games are recognized and winning worldwide. Its expansive product lineup includes award-winning VGT games for the route gaming market.
Tech Global:
A U.S.-based original design manufacturer (ODM) specializing in custom LCD and touchscreen display solutions across industries such as casino gaming, medical, government, mission-critical operations, and retail. Headquartered in a 50,000 sq ft facility in Elgin, Illinois—with 3,000 sq ft of Class 10,000 clean rooms—Tech Global handles all aspects of design, engineering, R&D, assembly, and warehousing on-site. The company is known for its expertise in advanced display technologies, including custom aspect ratios, high-brightness displays, curved LCDs, and LED halo lighting.
CountR:
As a global leader in cash redemption terminals, CountR kiosks and ATMs offer an unparalleled list of capabilities along with first-in-class software. CountR’s expertise enables high-quality, innovative products and services that facilitate transactions and operational efficiency in any gaming environment or jurisdiction.
Our Affiliate Company
Because the gaming industry demands precision and specialization, we work with trusted affiliates who bring expertise in route systems and payout technologies. These partnerships enable us to deliver complete, dependable solutions in markets throughout the world.
Integrated Cash Systems
Provides ATM and kiosk solutions purpose-built for gaming environments, delivering secure, flexible, and high-performance payout options that enhance player experience and streamline venue operations. Additionally, ICS is able to source payment processing, transaction switching, authorizations, and settlement.
