Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is a globally recognized independent testing lab and consulting service provider specializing in electronic gaming product testing, certification, and compliance inspection. GLI is known for anticipating obstacles and driving industry innovation while ensuring gaming fairness, security, and regulatory adherence worldwide.
Independent third-party testing and certification service provider for gaming products and technologies.
The primary purpose is to test, inspect, and certify gaming products and systems to ensure compliance with GLI Standards as well as jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements, targeting gaming device manufacturers, software developers, operators, and regulators.
GLI serves a broad spectrum of gambling verticals including online casino, land-based casino devices, lottery, interactive gaming, sportsbook, and electronic gaming machines.
Operates on a B2B basis providing testing, certification, consulting, and compliance services to gaming operators, suppliers, and regulatory bodies worldwide.
GLI stands out with its global laboratory network, deep expertise in gaming forensics, comprehensive certification programs, pre-compliance testing services, and role as a trusted advisor helping clients prepare for future technological and regulatory changes.
Gaming Laboratories International LLC
Established in 1989.
Registered primarily in the United States with global operational presence and accreditations.
Headquartered in the United States with 20 laboratories across six continents including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and Africa.
Over 30 years of market presence and experience.
Employs several hundred professionals including engineers, mathematicians, forensic experts, and compliance specialists globally.
Documentation and certification materials are primarily in English, with official translations for multiple jurisdictions maintained.
Supports localization to meet regulatory requirements across more than 475 jurisdictions worldwide.
To provide world-class testing and certification services that uphold gaming integrity, security, and fairness while enabling innovation and business success globally.
Privately held, independent company.
Holds numerous accreditations including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, and ISO/IEC 17065, confirming high technical competency in testing and certification.
Active participant in global gaming regulatory bodies and industry associations promoting compliance standards.
Expansion to 20 global laboratories, development of GLI Standard Series testing protocols, introduction of the “Gaming Labs Certified®” mark, and pioneering interactive gaming certification.
No publicly disclosed plans for IPO or external investment, consistent with current private ownership.
Offers consultation and certification collaboration programs for integrators and technology suppliers.
Supports responsible gambling initiatives through testing RNG fairness and secure compliance mechanisms.
Follows general corporate environmental policies relevant to laboratory operations; no specific certifications publicly noted.
Provides regulatory training and certification education for clients and regulators worldwide.
Focuses on expanding technological capabilities, automating testing processes, supporting emerging gaming platforms, and broadening global market coverage.
Actively expanding its lab network and services into emerging regulated markets globally.
Maintains specialized R&D teams developing advanced testing methodologies and compliance tools.
Incorporates mobile gaming, cloud computing, blockchain, data analytics, and interactive gaming technologies into testing scope.
Provides certification and consultancy support tailored to innovative gaming startups for market entry.
Largest independent global testing and certification provider serving hundreds of regulators and thousands of clients globally.
Includes eCOGRA, iTech Labs, Gaming Associates, and other regional test labs.
Extensive global presence, rigorous standards, innovative testing services, advanced forensic capabilities, and trusted reputation.
Serves regulated markets worldwide including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa.
Gaming device manufacturers, software developers, operators, lotteries, sports betting companies, and gaming regulators.
Does not provide white-label gaming products; focuses solely on testing and certification services.
Service-based fee structure depending on scope, complexity, and volume of certification and testing projects.
Utilizes industry events, digital presence, regulatory collaboration, and direct client relationships to promote services.
Services are provided directly; no reseller or distribution networks employed.
Does not offer games; certifies thousands of game products across multiple categories.
Tests slots, electronic table games, lottery, bingo, sportsbook platforms, interactive games, and live dealer systems.
Provides certification services for live dealer gaming systems.
Tests and certifies emerging VR/AR casino games.
Evaluates compliance for tournament and competition mechanisms in gaming platforms.
Certifies slot machines and systems with progressive jackpot features.
Certifies multiplayer gaming systems ensuring fairness and compliance.
Assesses player chat functionalities in interactive games for compliance.
Certifies electronic table games that may include private table options.
Tests side-bet components in card and table games.
Evaluates achievement and rewards systems within games for fair operation.
Assesses gamification features such as levels, badges, and experience systems.
Tests gaming interface personalization features to ensure operational integrity.
Verifies different game speed settings for regulatory compliance.
Certifies slot games featuring auto-play capabilities.
Validates game history support for player review and dispute resolution.
Evaluates replay and review features for resolving disputed game situations.
Certifies games supporting multiple currencies for global markets.
Tests real-time currency conversion functionalities in platforms.
Provides certification for cryptocurrency-based gaming systems ensuring security and compliance.
Evaluates blockchain technology integrations within gaming products.
Covers desktop, web, mobile, and cloud gaming platforms.
Certifies cloud-hosted gaming systems for operational and security standards.
Includes compatibility and testing of container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Evaluates database interactions for data integrity and compliance.
Supports testing of microservices architecture in gaming platforms.
Tests integration APIs ensuring reliability and compliance.
Provides testing and certification of RESTful APIs used in gaming systems.
Evaluates GraphQL API implementations where relevant.
Supports validation of JSON, XML, and other common data formats for game data exchange.
Tests real-time update mechanisms in gaming platforms.
Evaluates TCP/IP, HTTP/S, WebSocket, and other protocols used in gaming communications.
Certifies WebSocket implementations for real-time online game communications.
Assesses network bandwidth demands during gaming system performance testing.
Evaluates caching mechanisms to ensure accuracy and performance.
Tests Content Delivery Network (CDN) support for distributed game content.
Verifies load balancing features to ensure scalable and stable game service.
Assesses auto-scaling capabilities for gaming platforms under varied load.
Reviews system monitoring technologies integrated into platforms.
Tests centralized logging for audit and compliance tracking.
Evaluates built-in analytics tools for operator insights and compliance.
Supports the assessment of A/B testing methodologies for fairness.
Enables sandbox environment testing for safe compliance validation.
Tests API versioning to maintain backward compatibility and stability.
Advises on development tools aligning with compliance and testing readiness.
Evaluates SDK availability for integration across multiple programming languages.
Employs automated testing techniques to enhance coverage and efficiency.
Supports continuous integration and deployment tools for regulatory-compliant development.
Verifies deployment strategies such as blue-green to reduce downtime risks.
Assesses rollback mechanisms ensuring system recovery capabilities.
Evaluates systems for monitoring game and platform performance continuously.
Reviews support for distributed tracing in complex architectures.
Tests profiling tools used in performance and debugging analysis.
Supports testing of hot-swapping capabilities for system component updates.
Defines minimal hardware requirements during type testing certification.
Tests multi-tenancy configurations for security and data separation.
Assesses maximum concurrent user capacity per system according to standards.
Evaluates horizontal scaling features for handling increased traffic loads.
Tests latency to ensure responsive and smooth gameplay experience.
Certifies systems designed for geographic distribution and compliance.
Reviews disaster recovery and business continuity implementations.
Tests provably fair algorithms especially for RNG and blockchain-enabled games.
Certifies custom-developed games ensuring adherence to standards.
Certifies white-label platforms for compliance though does not provide the platforms itself.
Evaluates promotional game tools for fairness and transparency.
Tests seasonal content updates for smooth integration and compliance.
Assesses update mechanisms allowing zero-downtime deployments.
Verifies various RTP settings to ensure statistical fairness.
Evaluates slot volatility parameters as part of full game analysis.
Certifies games optimized for desktop, mobile, and tablet.
Tests optimization for multiple screen sizes and resolutions.
Evaluates offline mode functionality in applicable games for compliance.
Supports certification of games built with engines like Unity and Unreal.
Tests all games for full HTML5 compatibility and standards compliance.
Evaluates third-party integrations within gaming solutions for compliance.
Tests casino management system (CMS) integration features for compliance.
Verifies payment gateway integration for secure financial transactions.
Tests integration with CRM systems ensuring data protection and efficiency.
Evaluates marketing technology integrations for regulatory compliance.
Tests affiliate program systems embedded in platforms for transparency.
Supports integration assessments of business intelligence tools for operational insights.
Tests compliance and regulatory reporting system integrations.
Evaluates secure user registration methods for fraud prevention.
Assesses two-factor authentication implementations enhancing account security.
Supports testing of Know Your Customer (KYC) systems for regulatory adherence.
Evaluates automated document verification technologies for identity confirmation.
Tests age verification systems ensuring compliance with legal age requirements.
Verifies geolocation tools restricting access per regional laws.
Supports testing of effective player self-exclusion features protecting vulnerable users.
Assesses deposit and betting limit implementations supporting responsible gambling.
Tests cooling-off period mechanisms to help player protection.
Evaluates monitoring tools identifying problematic gaming behavior.
Tests automated suspicious activity detection and alert systems.
Supports certification of VIP program features ensuring compliance and fairness.
Evaluates personal manager functionalities provided to VIP players.
Tests player segmentation systems for data handling and marketing compliance.
Certifies loyalty and point accumulation systems embedded within platforms.
Assesses personalized bonus mechanisms for regulatory adherence.
Supports certification of referral programs within gaming platforms.
Evaluates affiliate program functionalities for reporting and transparency.
Tests CRM integrations supporting compliant player data management.
Evaluates email marketing tools for regulatory conformity.
Assesses SMS notification functionalities per privacy standards.
Tests push notification capabilities for compliance and user engagement.
Verifies complaint and support systems embedded within platforms.
Supports testing of live chat systems for secure customer interactions.
Tests multi-level customer support infrastructures.
Evaluates multilingual support features for accessibility.
Supports certification of knowledge base and self-service tools.
Assesses integration of video verification technology for player identity.
Tests account blocking mechanics to ensure compliance with player protections.
Evaluates temporary account freezing functions supporting responsible gambling.
Tests secure password recovery processes.
Ensures full compliance with GDPR for managing user data privacy.
Evaluates systems enabling user rights for data deletion.
Tests functionalities for user data export per privacy regulations.
Certifies integrated payment systems ensuring security and compliance.
Evaluates support for bank transfer transactions.
Certifies cryptocurrency payment systems for compliance and security.
Tests electronic wallet integrations.
Assesses mobile payment technologies integrated into platforms.
Evaluates prepaid card payment acceptance and processing.
Tests instant deposit system functionalities.
Assesses scheduled deposit processing capabilities.
Evaluates fast withdrawal mechanisms for user convenience.
Tests automated withdrawal processing for compliance and efficiency.
Certifies deposit and withdrawal limit functionalities supporting responsible gaming.
Supports multi-currency operations for global gaming platforms.
Evaluates real-time automatic currency conversion features.
Tests support for simultaneous fiat and cryptocurrency transactions.
Assesses integration of decentralized finance protocols for compliance.
Evaluates cryptocurrency staking features within gaming environments.
Tests escrow mechanisms securing large transactions.
Supports multi-signature crypto payment protocols enhancing security.
Certifies anti-money laundering system integrations for regulatory compliance.
Assesses automated transaction screening technologies.
Tests integration with sanctions lists to prevent prohibited transactions.
Evaluates suspicious activity reporting mechanisms.
Supports verification of integrated tax accounting systems.
Tests automated regulatory reporting features.
Assesses integration with external tax systems for automation.
Evaluates transaction fee accounting processes.
Tests systems for accurate payment reconciliation.
Supports certification of chargeback handling mechanisms.
Tests fraud detection systems protecting gaming payments.
Evaluates 3D Secure authentication support within payment processes.
Tests credit risk assessment tools as part of financial services.
Assesses support for installment payment solutions.
Evaluates Buy-Now-Pay-Later service integrations.
Tests corporate banking solutions for B2B environments.
Supports automatic refund processing systems.
Holds ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065, among others, certifying technical competence.
Supports ISO 27001 information security standards alignment.
Evaluates PCI DSS compliance in payment systems used by gaming operators.
Ensures GDPR compliance in handling personal data.
Certifications recognized by major gambling commissions globally including Nevada, UKGC, and others.
GLI is independent from eCOGRA; both offer reputable industry certifications.
Provides comprehensive GLI testing services for RNGs, games, platforms, and devices.
Considered a peer and competitor to iTech Labs in game testing.
Conducts regular security audits across gaming products.
Offers penetration testing services to detect vulnerabilities.
Does not publicly operate bug bounty programs but advises clients on security best practices.
Tests encryption of stored data for security compliance.
Verifies data encryption during transmission.
Assesses end-to-end encryption implementations for secure communications.
Tests cryptographic key management systems.
Evaluates hardware security module (HSM) usage for key protection.
Tests intrusion detection systems within gaming environments.
Evaluates DDoS mitigation measures.
Assesses firewall and WAF deployments.
Tests rate limiting to prevent abuse.
Reviews security monitoring systems.
Evaluates SIEM system integration.
Supports automatic incident alerting functionalities.
Assesses incident response plans and procedures.
Verifies backup solutions and disaster recovery capabilities.
Tests geographic redundancy implementations.
Evaluates recovery time and point objectives compliance.
Supports business continuity planning.
Tests access control systems and protocols.
Evaluates role-based access control implementations.
Ensures comprehensive audit trails exist for all system actions.
Assesses built-in analytical monitoring tools.
Tests real-time analytic data processing.
Evaluates operator dashboard interfaces.
Supports generation of customizable reports.
Tests automated regulatory reporting features.
Evaluates scheduling of compliance report generation.
Supports CSV, JSON, XML and other export formats.
Assesses data mining tools used for gaming insights.
Tests predictive analytics implementations.
Evaluates machine learning-based analytics.
Supports player behavior analysis for compliance.
Tests cohort analysis capabilities.
Evaluates lifetime value calculation tools.
Assesses churn prediction models.
Tests revenue optimization features.
Provides phone, email, and client portal support channels.
Offers 24/7 technical support services to clients.
Maintains multi-level technical support systems.
Supports remote diagnostics for issue resolution.
Provides onsite support when required.
Utilizes ticketing systems for managing support requests.
Offers service level agreements for support responsiveness.
Provides priority support options for critical clients.
Assigns dedicated account managers to key clients.
Offers assistance in migrating to newly certified systems.
