Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory to be Accredited in Maranhão, Brazil

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (November 18, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has become the first laboratory to achieve accreditation in Maranhão, Brazil. The accreditation allows GLI to perform tests and certification for the gambling and lottery industry interested in working with lottery and fixed-odds betting operators in the state of Maranhão.

The milestone is the latest in a series of regulatory achievements for GLI in Brazil. Lottery of the State of Maranhão is the third jurisdiction in Brazil to accredit laboratories, and GLI is accredited in all and the first to be authorized in all.

Cassiano Pereira Junior, president of Maranhão Parcerias (Mapa), highlighted the importance of the partnership between the Maranhão State Lottery (Lotema) and GLI. “Every day we strive to make Lotema even better, providing greater security for its users. The partnership with GLI is a concrete way of achieving this goal, as its certification laboratories play an important role for the gaming and lottery industry, guaranteeing the conformity, security, and integrity of the products and systems used by Lotema,” Cassiano explained.

“We are grateful to the Lottery of the State of Maranhão for granting GLI the laboratory accreditation, becoming the first to be authorized in Maranhão. It is extremely gratifying to see how Lotema empower themselves by trusting the technical compliance process to provide transparency, integrity, and accountability to all the industry stakeholders through the certification process. The laboratory accreditation is the first step for a successful implementation of the certification based on jurisdictional standards, and the reason why we at GLI take this step very seriously and with great priority every time a new jurisdiction opens. We feel responsible for being part of the solution towards a fast and efficient implementation of regulations, thus supporting further local industry development and sustainable growth. We are grateful to Lotema and excited to be part of its thriving industry,” said Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President of Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain.

GLI has been working with regulators, lotteries, and industry stakeholders across the Latin American and Caribbean region for more than 26 years in their efforts towards regulation, sustainable growth, and eradicating illegal gaming. In Brazil, GLI has been side by side with government entities and all industry stakeholders for nearly 20 years, participating in public hearings in the Senate, Chamber of Deputies, and State government level, and in recent years, adding strategic local representation to strengthen their local support.

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services around the world. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents, with U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has been named “Best Laboratory” in the SAGSE Awards, “Best Test Lab in the Baltics,” and “Best Test Lab in the Nordics” in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) se torna o primeiro laboratório a ser credenciado no Maranhão, Brasil

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (November 18, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) tornou-se o primeiro laboratório a obter o credenciamento no Maranhão, Brasil. O credenciamento permite que a GLI realize testes e certificações para o setor de jogos e loterias interessado em trabalhar com operadores de loterias e apostas de quotas fixas no estado do Maranhão.

O marco é o mais recente de uma série de conquistas regulatórias para a GLI no Brasil. Loteria do Estado do Maranhão é a terceira jurisdição no Brasil a credenciar laboratórios, e a GLI está credenciado em todas e é a primeira a ser autorizado em todas as jurisdições.

Cassiano Pereira Junior, presidente da Maranhão Parcerias (Mapa), destacou a importância da parceria firmada entre a Loteria Estadual do Maranhão (Lotema) e a GLI. “A cada dia estamos buscando tornar a Lotema ainda melhor, proporcionando maior segurança aos seus usuários. A parceria com a GLI é uma forma concreta de efetivar esse objetivo, pois os seus laboratórios de certificação desempenham um papel importante para a indústria de jogos e loterias, garantindo a conformidade, segurança e integridade dos produtos e sistemas utilizados pela Lotema”, explicou Cassiano.

Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice-Presidente para América Latina, Caribe e Espanha comentou: “Somos gratos à Loteria do Estado do Maranhão por conceder o credenciamento de laboratório a GLI, tornando-se o primeiro laboratório a ser autorizado no Maranhão. É extremamente gratificante ver como a Loteria se capacita ao confiar no processo de compliance técnico para fornecer transparência, integridade e responsabilidade a todas as partes interessadas do setor por meio do processo de certificação. O credenciamento de laboratório é a primeira etapa para uma implementação bem-sucedida da certificação com base em padrões jurisdicionais, razão pela qual nós da GLI levamos essa etapa muito a sério e com grande prioridade sempre que uma nova jurisdição é aberta. Sentimo-nos responsáveis por fazer parte da solução para uma implementação rápida e eficiente das regulamentações, apoiando assim o desenvolvimento do setor local e o crescimento sustentável. Somos gratos à Lotema e estamos entusiasmados por fazer parte de seu próspero setor.”

A GLI tem trabalhado com reguladores, loterias e partes interessadas do setor em toda a região da América Latina e do Caribe por mais de 26 anos em seus esforços para a regulamentação, o crescimento sustentável e a erradicação do jogo ilegal. No Brasil, a GLI está lado a lado com entidades governamentais e todas as partes interessadas do setor há quase 20 anos, participando de audiências públicas no Senado, na Câmara dos Deputados e em nível de governo estadual e, nos últimos anos, adicionando representação local estratégica para fortalecer seu apoio local.

Sobre a Gaming Laboratories International
A Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) tem o compromisso de fornecer serviços de teste e avaliação de loterias, iGaming, Jogos landbased da mais alta qualidade em todo o mundo. A GLI fornece aos fornecedores, operadores e órgãos reguladores orientação especializada para navegar pelo futuro dos jogos e garantir que as inovações em jogos atendam aos padrões regulatórios com confiança. Desde 1989, a GLI certificou quase 2 milhões de itens e testou equipamentos para 710 jurisdições, resultando em mais de 5,3 milhões de componentes de jogos aprovados. A GLI tem uma rede global de laboratórios em seis continentes, com credenciamentos americanos e internacionais para compliance com os padrões ISO/IEC de competência técnica nos setores de jogos, apostas e loterias. GLI foi nomeada “Melhor Laboratório” no SAGSE Awards, “Melhor Laboratório de Testes nos Países Bálticos” e “Melhor Laboratório de Testes nos Países Nórdicos” no Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. Para obter mais informações, visite gaminglabs.com.

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LAS VEGAS (October 24, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) CCO Ian Hughes has been named a winner in the Las Vegas Top Tech Awards 2024, Emerging Technology Category. Hughes leads GLI’s engineers with his passion for cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning, AI, and automation to revolutionize the gaming industry’s compliance and operational standards.

VEGAS INC and Cox Business presented the 14th annual Top Tech Awards recognize what the organizers describe as the most outstanding technology leaders who work in Las Vegas, as nominated by their peers and clients.

James Maida, President & CEO said, “We are thrilled that Ian has been honored as a technology leader in Las Vegas. For the past 35 years, GLI has been dedicated to providing leading technology insights to regulators, suppliers, and operators, empowering them to bring innovation to the gaming industry. GLI has been a proud part of the Las Vegas business community since 2004, and we are honored to be a part of such an esteemed group of technology leaders.”

Hughes’s dedication to technology such as advancing AI in gaming compliance is evident through his recent completion of an MIT course on AI, further solidifying his expertise and commitment to technological growth and excellence. He is also a leading voice in how the gaming industry can use AI to address critical issues such as AML, Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Responsible Gaming.

Join GLI’s award-winning team of engineers. Visit gaminglabs.com/careers today.

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services around the world. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents, with U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has been named “Best Laboratory” in the SAGSE Awards, “Best Test Lab in the Baltics,” and “Best Test Lab in the Nordics” in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 30, 2024) – GLI Senior Manager of Engineering Paul Parry has been named to the ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

Parry’s over 10-year career with GLI has brought a diverse focus to land-based, online, and sports betting products for markets around the globe. His insights and leadership help both GLI clients and staff explore and embrace new technologies and make a better industry.

Since assuming his Senior Manager role in January 2022, he has focused on streamlining processes and procedures within the global digital team, driven global training improvements, and focused on reducing clients’ costs and time to market. He works closely with regulators, operators, and suppliers, paving the way in the ever-evolving world of digital and land-based gaming.

GLI Chief Delivery Officer Mackenzie Haugh said, “I find inspiration within our team members who give it their all and truly drive change to improve the experience for both our employees and customers. Paul is a great example of this, as he never backs away and works incredibly hard to ensure success.”
Join the best, visit gaminglabs.com/careers.

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services around the world. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents, with U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has been named “Best Laboratory” in the SAGSE Awards, “Best Test Lab in the Baltics,” and “Best Test Lab in the Nordics” in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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+1-702-914-2220, c.eickelman@gaminglabs.com

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 30, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has achieved another milestone, releasing the first and only gaming information security standard, “GLI Gaming Security Framework Module 1 (GLI-GSF-1): Gaming Information Security (GIS) Common Controls Audit.” Now the company has re-released the draft of the module for initial industry-wide comment.

“GLI developed the GSF to address the industry’s strong demand for a comprehensive framework for gaming security,” said Joseph Bunevith, GLI’s Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs. “To create the GLI-GSF, we drew on 35 years of knowledge and insights into the gaming industry and conducted a thorough review of global best practices for information security. We worked closely with Bulletproof Solutions and gathered feedback from industry stakeholders to establish this framework for gaming security.”

The draft of the GLI-GSF-1 is provided to industry stakeholders for review and comment. Stakeholders include wagering, gaming and lottery regulators, suppliers, test laboratories, security firms, operators, and industry trade associations. The previous comment period was to familiarize stakeholders with the CIS Controls, while this second comment period will introduce additional common controls specific to the gaming industry, along with Gaming Implementation Group indications.

The comment period is underway and concludes on August 31, 2024. Written comments are encouraged and should be recorded in the comment template linked below and submitted to the “GLI Compliance” mailbox at Compliance@gaminglabs.com.
GLI-GSF-1 v1.0 Public Comment Draft
GLI-GSF-1 v1.0 Comment Template

GLI will process the comments received from industry stakeholders and collaborate as needed to address their interpretation, evaluation, and resolution in the context of the revision to this module.

This module of GLI-GSF sets forth the common controls necessary for auditing a gaming organization. These common controls apply to all forms of gaming, effectively replacing the technical security controls previously established in GLI-27 for land-based gaming operations and, in the near future, will replace the technical security controls previously established in Appendix B of GLI-19 and GLI-33 for interactive gaming and event wagering as other modules are released.

This module of the GLI-GSF integrates the CIS Controls, developed by the Center for Internet Security (CIS), as foundational components to ensure robust security measures across all aspects of gaming operations. The CIS Controls represent a globally recognized set of cybersecurity best practices designed to help organizations bolster their security posture and defend against a wide range of cyber threats. These controls serve as foundational pillars for building a resilient and secure gaming environment, safeguarding against evolving cyber threats, and ensuring the integrity of gaming organizations. The CIS Controls are available for free download at www.cisecurity.org.

Each module in the GLI-GSF is a culmination of industry best practices and is continually updated based on industry feedback. The GLI-GSF was created using a collaborative approach that involved thousands of gaming industry stakeholders. This framework was intended to assist regulators by creating baseline security guidelines that they can adopt and/or utilize as they see
fit. In addition to assisting regulators, this framework is of tremendous value to gaming organizations seeking comprehensive guidance and recommendations for enhancing security across all aspects of gaming operations, saving both time and expense.

The GLI-GSF and the entire GLI Standard Series are available for free download on the GLI Standards tab at gaminglabs.com.

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services around the world. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents, with U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has been named “Best Laboratory” in the SAGSE Awards, “Best Test Lab in the Baltics,” and “Best Test Lab in the Nordics” in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 1, 2024) – Globally known lottery expert Kurt D. Freedlund has joined the lottery team at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive.

Freedlund will work with GLI lottery customers providing world-class insights and strategy solutions regarding lottery products and operational modernization consulting support, governance, strategic planning and execution, procurement optimization, and business analysis.

“We are thrilled and excited to welcome Kurt to GLI. His experience and expertise in the lottery industry will be invaluable in continuing GLI’s world-class service and ongoing work to help our lottery clients succeed,” said GLI Vice President of Global Lottery Solutions Angela Wong.

Freedlund has a long history in the lottery industry. Most recently, he was the founder and CEO of KDF Consulting & Solutions, which aided various stakeholders in the lottery industry in addressing current issues impacting its future. He has also served as President of LottoInteractive Inc., where he actively represented the lottery industry in Washington D.C. to lobby for the rejection of the Restore the Wire Act legislation.

Previously, he acted as the COO & General Counsel for the Georgia Lottery Corporation, overseeing all operations and legal matters. He also represented the Mega Millions Consortium in working with the MUSL attorney to create and implement the PowerBall-Mega Millions cross-selling initiative; the creation and implementation of the Georgia Lottery’s iLottery program, and the lottery’s regulatory oversight of the Coin Operated Amusement Machines.

He was Executive Deputy Director & General Counsel for the Illinois Lottery, where he acted as lead counsel for the creation of the Big Game (now known as Mega Millions).

His insights into the lottery industry have been featured in numerous gaming trade publications, and he has been a featured speaker at gaming and lottery tradeshows around the world. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Northwestern University School of Law, and he holds a B.S. in Political Science and History from Northwestern University.

Discover a world of opportunity at gaminglabs.com/careers.

About Gaming Laboratories International
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is committed to delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery, and iGaming testing and assessment services around the world. GLI provides suppliers, operators, and regulators with expert guidance for navigating the future of gaming and ensuring gaming innovations meet regulatory standards with confidence. Since 1989, GLI has certified nearly 2 million items and has tested equipment for 710 jurisdictions resulting in over 5.3 million approved gaming components. GLI has a global network of laboratory locations across six continents, with U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries. GLI has been named “Best Laboratory” in the SAGSE Awards, “Best Test Lab in the Baltics,” and “Best Test Lab in the Nordics” in the Baltic and Scandinavian Gaming Awards. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com.

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Contact:
Christie Eickelman, Vice President of Global Marketing
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Let’s face it. Gaming news and content are full of buzzwords. In the last ten years, we’ve heard about eSports, cashless gaming, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, the metaverse, crash games, social casinos, etc. I’m reasonably sure eSports has been the next big thing in casino gaming for 15 years. Yes, sure, eSports has made some ground and certainly stepped in when all the sports were offline during the shutdowns of COVID-19. But it’s not in the news as much anymore, as the buzz is a bit more than the bite.

But what’s all this talk about AI? Is it just another casino industry buzzword? No, it’s not. AI is not just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer. The technology is revolutionizing the gaming industry, from enhancing player experiences to optimizing game development and operations to regulators using it to analyze responsible gaming concerns, and the list goes on.

So, this time, it’s different? Yes. Why? There are several reasons.

• AI is not a stranger to us. You’ve been using it the whole time. Just like I am now, as Word checks my spelling and grammar, it has assisted us since the early days of computers and the internet. The only difference now is that the recent versions of AI, which have emerged in the last two years, are taking its usage to a whole new level, making it more visible and impactful in our gaming experiences. So, while it may seem new, AI is a familiar friend in the gaming world.
• AI is not just a theoretical concept; it’s a practical tool that touches all those buzzwords above. For instance, in eSports, AI can suggest what game you might like next based on your preferences. If your operation uses digital payments, AI can help track AML and responsible gaming concerns by analyzing transaction patterns. Are you running a social casino? AI can help you find the optimal timing to send customers a promotional email based on their activity. The versatility of AI in gaming is truly impressive, and its potential is only beginning to be explored.
• We are just getting started. AI models are constantly learning, adapting, and evolving as I type this. They know more about betting behaviors, customers’ interests, financial transactions, and responsible gaming actions. And that is just a quick list; there is much more and will be more that there is no resisting, as it will be a part of everything we do. AI’s continuous learning and evolution reassure us of its potential and adaptability in the gaming industry.

Study up. We are all going for the ride. It will always be best to learn the most now so we can help steer the direction of using AI ethically and responsibly. As AI becomes more integrated into our gaming experiences, our active involvement in shaping its ethical use becomes crucial. It has much more bite than its buzz.

–Joseph Bunevith, Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs

Want to learn more about how AI is impacting gaming? Click here to watch GLI’s recent Regulators Roundtable session: Balancing Act, AI, Gambling, and the Ethical Paradox Theory.

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