Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)

What Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) does

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is a privately held gaming testing and certification laboratory founded in 1989 by James Maida with a $12,000 investment and headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey. The company provides independent third-party testing, certification, and technical consultancy for land-based gaming equipment, digital/iGaming platforms, lottery systems, sports betting, and event wagering, serving regulators, suppliers, and operators across 710+ jurisdictions worldwide. Its core services include Random Number Generator (RNG) verification, game mathematics review, system interoperability testing, cybersecurity assessments (via subsidiary Bulletproof), forensic and expert witness work, and regulatory advisory — supported by 100–120 in-house mathematicians and proprietary tools including the patented GLI Link interoperability platform, GLIAccess customer portal, GLiCloud inventory management, and published standards (GLI-19 for iGaming, GLI-33 for event wagering, GLI-GSF cybersecurity framework). The company maintains 31 office and laboratory locations across six continents and has issued over 2.5 million certifications since inception.

GLI operates a B2B professional services model with quote-based, multi-year enterprise contracts; revenue is generated from per-engagement testing fees, certification retainers, cybersecurity engagements, and GLI University training programs. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, regional client services teams, and event-driven engagement through sponsorships of industry bodies (IAGR, NIGA, AGEM) and its own annual Regulators Roundtable events. Following 37 years of bootstrapped founder ownership, GLI received its first external investment from CVC Capital Partners' Strategic Opportunities platform in June 2026, with CEO James Maida continuing in his role. The company's wholly owned subsidiaries include Bulletproof (cybersecurity), iTech Labs (acquired May 2023), Public Knowledge (government consulting), NMi Gaming, SeNet International, SLI Global Solutions, and Trisigma, alongside regional entities GLI Australia, GLI Europe, GLI Asia, GLI Africa, and GLI Canada.

Name

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)

Legal name

Gaming Laboratories International, LLC

Website

https://gaminglabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

GLI is a privately held gaming testing and certification laboratory serving regulators, suppliers, and operators across 710+ jurisdictions worldwide, providing RNG verification, iGaming platform certification, cybersecurity, and regulatory advisory from 31 global offices with 1,600+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gaming Testing & Certification Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Game Testing, Certification & Technical Compliance (GLI/eCOGRA, RNG, lab services) (MPAEAOAG)

Keywords

• Gaming testing services
• IGaming certification
• Lottery testing
• RNG verification
• Gaming compliance testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Testing and Certification Services: Core revenue stream from testing and certifying gaming equipment, systems, and software for regulators, suppliers, and operators. Services include pre-compliance testing, RNG testing, game mathematics verification, and compliance testing across 710+ jurisdictions.
2. Cybersecurity Services: Through subsidiary Bulletproof and GLI's cybersecurity division, providing assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance solutions to gaming operators and suppliers.
3. Training and Education Services: GLI University provides training programs for regulators and industry professionals including Slots 101, Information Security Bootcamp, and custom training sessions. Offered both in-person regionally and online.
4. Consulting and Advisory Services: Jurisdictional consultation, regulatory advisory support, and expert witness services for gaming industry stakeholders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GLI provides independent testing, inspection, and certification services for land-based gaming equipment, digital/iGaming platforms, lottery systems, sports betting, and gaming-related cybersecurity. The company serves regulators, suppliers, and operators across 710+ jurisdictions worldwide through its proprietary tools (GLI Link, GLIAccess, GLiCloud), published standards (GLI-19, GLI-GSF), mathematical verification processes, RNG testing, and accredited laboratory operations.

Product overview

GLI provides the gaming industry's leading testing and certification services as a unified portfolio of testing laboratory and technical consultancy. The core offering consists of Traditional Gaming & Casino/Property Testing and Digital & iGaming Services, supplemented by specialized services including System Testing (covering online monitoring, cashless systems, lottery systems), Cybersecurity & Professional Services (including Bulletproof), Forensic & Expert Witness, Responsible Gaming, and Jurisdictional Consultation. GLI's proprietary tools include GLIAccess® (customer portal for submissions), GLI Link® (interoperability testing technology - patented), GLiCloud® (cloud inventory management), Point.Click.Submit.® and Point.Click.Transfer.® (jurisdiction transfer services). The company also publishes GLI Standards (including GLI-19 for iGaming and the Gaming Security Framework GLI-GSF) and offers GLI University® training programs. GLI operates as a testing and certification body, not a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLI University: Training, R&D, and education services for regulators and industry professionals, offering courses on gaming technology, regulations, and compliance.
• GLIAccess
• GLI Link
• GLI-19
• GLI-GSF (Gaming Security Framework)
• Illuminating Conversations
• Point.Click.Submit
• Point.Click.Transfer
• Kobetron

Products and services

• Traditional Gaming & Casino/Property Testing Testing and certification services for land-based gaming equipment, casino systems, and property operations. Pre-compliance testing, RNG verification, game mathematics evaluation, and full gaming floor testing for casino openings.
• Digital & iGaming Services Interactive gaming testing and consultancy for desktop and mobile games, platforms, RNG testing, sports betting, esports, and live dealer gaming. Pioneers in iGaming certification including GLI-19 standards.
• System Testing Testing of gaming systems including online monitoring systems, cashless systems, player tracking/promotional solutions, lottery systems, video lottery terminals, and server-based systems.
• Cybersecurity & Professional Services Business solutions including cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and compliance solutions through the Bulletproof subsidiary for gaming operators and suppliers.
• Forensic & Expert Witness Services Precise forensics and expert investigation and testimony services protecting operators, regulators, and players.
• Responsible Gaming Services Responsible gaming initiatives including WLA Responsible Gaming Level Four Certification Assessment and other RG compliance services for operators.
• Jurisdictional Consultation & Regulatory Advisory Consulting services for existing and emerging jurisdictions worldwide, supporting regulatory framework development, regulations drafting, and standards advisory.
• Test Automation Automated testing solutions to streamline compliance testing processes for gaming systems, reducing verification time and improving efficiency.
• GLIAccess Customer portal for submitting gaming software for testing and tracking certification status through GLI's processes. Supports Point.Click.Submit. and Point.Click.Transfer. services.
• GLI Link Patented interoperability testing technology that connects manufacturers' products and operators' systems online, allowing device testing against systems from any GLI global location across any time zone.
• GLiCloud Cloud-based inventory management system that stores device compliance information digitally in real-time, saving time and reducing errors.
• GLI University Training program helping regulators stay up-to-date on new technologies. Offers courses including Slots 101, Information Security Bootcamp, and iGaming training for regulators and industry professionals.
• Point.Click.Submit. Service allowing suppliers to submit previously certified products into jurisdictions with a single click through the GLIAccess portal.
• Point.Click.Transfer. Service allowing suppliers to transfer previously certified products into jurisdictions around the world through the GLIAccess platform.
• GLI-19 Standards for Interactive Gaming Systems Technical standard for iGaming platforms providing a recognized benchmark for technical regulation in the global iGaming market. Used for igaming platform certification including in Philippines PAGCOR accreditation.
• Gaming Security Framework (GLI-GSF) Comprehensive cybersecurity standards framework for the gaming industry with modules covering vendor controls, land-based gaming controls, and online gaming controls.
• Pre-Certification, Quality and Performance Testing Pre-certification testing services to identify issues before formal regulatory submission, helping suppliers accelerate time-to-market with quality and performance assessments.
• Field Inspection Services Field inspection services to identify threats and reduce risk for gaming operators and regulators at the physical site level.

Quantifiable outcome

• Games verified in approximately 2 weeks, meeting customer demands for speed while maintaining rigorous mathematical verification requiring 40-120 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 March 2026GLI became the first testing laboratory to be accredited for igaming platforms in the Philippines by PAGCOR. GLI will test submissions from suppliers using GLI-19 standards to support player protection and regulatory compliance.
• International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025GLI became Diamond-Elite Sponsor of IAGR, deepening decades-long support for regulatory education and international collaboration. GLI will lead the 2026 IAGR Annual Conference in Lima, Peru, October 19-22, featuring a dedicated GLI Regulators Workshop with content tailored to Latin American regulatory priorities.
• National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025GLI named exclusive training provider for NIGA's Level III Commissioner Training. The agreement focuses on GLI's four-part auditing curriculum including Accounting System Audit, Gaming Floor Audit, Electronic Promotional Programs, and Bingo System Audits. Training is provided free to NIGA members.
• iTech LabscoreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 2023GLI Group acquired all outstanding shares of iTech Labs, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of GLI Australia Pty Ltd. iTech Labs continues operating independently under its brand while leveraging GLI's global network and resources. iTech Labs is a global gaming testing laboratory.
• BulletproofcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Acquired cybersecurity firm Bulletproof in 2016 to provide cybersecurity services to the global gaming industry. Bulletproof provides assessments, testing, and compliance solutions to help gaming operators increase cyber resilience.
• Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership including Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative, with combined donations exceeding $300,000 to various causes including the Dr. Robert Hunter International Problem Gambling Center and National Museum of the American Indian's National Native American Veterans Memorial.
• Global Gaming WomenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGLI executive Christie Eickelman serves as President of Global Gaming Women. Partnership supports women in gaming industry through events, networking, and professional development.
• SOFTSWISSmajorTechnology or IntegrationSOFTSWISS casino platform, certified by GLI, celebrates 13 years of reliable performance with 250+ casino brands and 6 million monthly active players. GLI certified Mzansibet and PantherBet in South Africa.
• EveryMatrixmajorTechnology or IntegrationEveryMatrix core platform products certified to GLI gold standard, providing compliance certification for their gaming platform products.
• A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation)coreTechnology or IntegrationA2LA provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation to GLI laboratories globally, including Noida India and Moncton Canada. GLI is the first lab to receive A2LA approval for 2017 version of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with zero deficiencies.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SOFTSWISS: SOFTSWISS is an iGaming platform provider whose products are certified by GLI (250+ brands, 6M+ monthly players); included as an ecosystem participant illustrating the supplier demand that drives GLI's certification volumes.
• Quixant: Quixant supplies gaming hardware platforms (PC-based and embedded) that must be certified by labs like GLI; it sits on the supplier side of the ecosystem that GLI certifies.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) incumbent whose broad TIC portfolio overlaps with GLI's compliance testing, certification, and ISO-accreditation services across multiple industries.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a global TIC provider that competes indirectly with GLI in cybersecurity assessments, ISO certification, and broader compliance testing for regulated industries.
• Intertek: Intertek is a global TIC incumbent providing testing and certification across multiple industries; its quality assurance and cybersecurity services compete indirectly for enterprise compliance budgets that GLI also targets.
• SGS: SGS is the largest global TIC provider, offering testing, inspection, and certification services with operational breadth that competes indirectly with GLI's enterprise compliance and certification work.

Emerging players

• SIQ Ljubljana: SIQ is a Slovenian testing and certification body that operates in gaming-adjacent compliance testing and serves as GLI's Slovenian-customer-facing partner, offering overlapping compliance and conformity services.

Direct peers

• eCOGRA: eCOGRA is a leading iGaming testing, certification, and dispute resolution specialist that competes directly with GLI's Digital & iGaming Services and RNG/game mathematics verification offerings.
• BMM Testlabs: BMM Testlabs is the most direct global competitor to GLI, providing independent testing and certification of gaming devices, systems, and software for regulators, suppliers, and operators in regulated markets worldwide.
• Gaming Associates: Gaming Associates (now part of SICPA) provides independent testing, certification, and auditing services for gaming, lottery, and betting products, competing with GLI across multiple regulated jurisdictions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GamingLabsInt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gaming-laboratories-international

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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