Dr. Tony Morelli, PhD

Award-Winning Professor • Gaming Technology Expert • Patent Litigation Consultant

25+ years bridging academia and industry in software engineering, gaming technology, AI/ML, and accessible design

17 Issued Patents
40 Publications
25+ Years Experience
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About

I'm a professor, inventor, and executive-level consultant with over 25 years of experience in software engineering, gaming technology, AI/ML, and accessible design. My career bridges academia and industry - leading growth and compliance efforts at scale while mentoring future engineers through award-winning teaching and research.

Academic Excellence

Associate Professor at College of Charleston, former Full Professor at Central Michigan University with Excellence in Teaching Awards and 40 peer-reviewed publications.

Industry Leadership

25+ years pioneering new gaming markets including Class II gaming, Washington State Lottery, Minnesota electronic pull-tabs, and prediction markets. Executive roles driving compliance, technology innovation, and market development.

Innovation & Patents

17 issued patents in gaming technology, mobile wagering, and virtual world systems with extensive IP strategy experience.

Areas of Expertise

Gaming Technology & Patents

  • Electronic wagering systems
  • Mobile gaming platforms
  • Virtual world gaming
  • Slot machine technologies
  • Real-money wagering systems
  • AI-driven gaming optimization

Patent Litigation

  • Expert witness testimony
  • Inter partes review (IPR)
  • Claims construction
  • Technical analysis for litigation
  • USPTO proceedings

Regulatory Compliance

  • SOC 2 Type 2 audits
  • Gaming industry compliance
  • Regulated software development
  • Multi-platform gaming systems

AI & Machine Learning (20+ Years)

  • Genetic algorithms & evolutionary computation
  • Swarm intelligence systems
  • Computer vision & smart vision
  • Autonomous systems & robotics
  • Machine learning for gaming

Prediction Markets & Emerging Regulation

  • CFTC event contract regulation
  • Consumer protection framework development
  • Federal vs. state jurisdiction analysis
  • Tribal gaming regulatory parallels
  • Market intelligence across multiple jurisdictions
  • Expert analysis for law firms and investors

Key Achievements

Awards & Recognition

  • 2023 International Gaming Awards: US Gaming Company of the Year & Best Innovative Bingo Product
  • 2021-2022 International Gaming Awards: Multiple company excellence awards
  • 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award: Central Michigan University
  • 2011 Outstanding Graduate Dissertation Award: University of Nevada, Reno

Patent Portfolio

17 issued U.S. patents covering innovative gaming technologies including:

  • Watermarking for Electronic Pull-Tab Gaming (2025)
  • Virtual World Gaming Tournament systems (2025)
  • Mobile Promotional Gaming systems (2024)
  • Centralized Mobile Wagering platforms (multiple patents 2021-2024)
  • Electronic Wagering systems and methods

Market Development & Leadership

  • Washington State Tribal Lottery: Pioneer in tribal lottery gaming technology development (1999-2011)
  • Class II Gaming: Early innovator in Class II gaming systems and technology platforms (2002-2011)
  • Minnesota Electronic Pull-tabs: Instrumental in developing and launching regulated e-pulltab gaming systems (2012-2025)
  • Compliance & Regulation: Led SOC 2 Type 2 audits and multi-jurisdictional gaming compliance initiatives
  • Technology Innovation: Directed development of regulated gaming platforms across mobile, desktop, and dedicated device ecosystems

Expert Consulting Services

Available for expert consulting on gaming patent litigation, technical analysis, and regulatory compliance. Extensive experience as expert witness in complex technology cases.

Patent Litigation Expert

Expert witness testimony, IPR proceedings, claims construction, and technical analysis for patent litigation cases involving gaming technology.

Gaming Technology Analysis

Technical evaluation of gaming systems, wagering platforms, mobile gaming applications, and virtual reality implementations.

Market & Investment Analysis

Expert analysis for financial institutions on gaming market trends, technical developments, and investment opportunities in gaming technology.

Public Speaking

Upcoming
The AI Responsibility Bottleneck
September 1, 2026 Flint, MI
Upcoming
AI In Your Community
September 29, 2026 Easley, SC
Recent
AI In Your Community
August 4, 2026 Summerville, SC
Recent
A Secure Multilayer Architecture for AI Analysis of Patient Data
July 31, 2026 Montreal, Canada
Recent
The AI Responsibility Bottleneck
July 29, 2026 Montreal, Canada
Artificial Intelligence AI Ethics & Responsibility Gaming Technology Prediction Markets Emerging Regulation Patent Litigation

Available for keynotes, conference panels, and expert presentations on AI, gaming technology, and emerging regulatory landscapes.

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Contact

Dr. Tony Morelli, PhD

Associate Professor, Computer Science
College of Charleston

Email

tony@tonymorelli.com

Phone

(775) 232-3711

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