Platform
GLI (Gaming Laboratories International)
Definition
A leading independent testing laboratory for gambling technology, certifying games, RNGs, and platform components against jurisdiction-specific standards.
Why it matters
GLI is one of the major game and platform certification labs serving the global gambling industry, alongside BMM Testlabs, iTech Labs, and eCOGRA. Lab certification is a prerequisite for licensing in most regulated markets: operators and suppliers submit components to GLI (or equivalent) for testing against jurisdiction-specific technical standards, and the resulting certificate is presented to the regulator alongside the license application.
The lab's published standards (GLI-11 for slot machines, GLI-19 for online gaming systems, GLI-33 for RNG, and others) effectively define the technical bar for game certification across many North American and selected international markets. Studios and platform providers design their development and testing workflows around these standards. GLI also operates in regulator advisory and consulting roles, helping new jurisdictions design technical standards based on the lab's accumulated reference framework.
Frequently asked questions
Is GLI accreditation accepted by all regulators?
Most major regulators accept GLI certification, often alongside one or more alternative labs (BMM, iTech, eCOGRA). Some jurisdictions specify which labs are accredited. Cross-jurisdictional recognition of certifications reduces but doesn't eliminate the need for per-market certification work.
How long does GLI certification take?
Varies by component complexity. A standard slot title might take days to a few weeks; a new platform integration can take months. Lab capacity is often the bottleneck during peak periods (pre-G2E, pre-ICE), with operators planning around expected queue times.