GLI Highlights Compliance and Cybersecurity Innovations at G2E 2026

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has placed client service and cybersecurity at the centre of its G2E 2026 agenda. The company is using booth #4419 to demonstrate new frameworks, tools, and industry standards, offering regulators, operators, and suppliers an overview of how GLI aims to support compliance and security in an increasingly complex global gaming environment.

GLI's Multi-layered Compliance and Security Services

GLI describes its compliance services as fourfold: regulatory compliance, technical compliance, end-to-end testing, and full-lifecycle compliance. Each of these is designed to help clients address both current and emerging challenges, such as evolving regulation, cyber threats, and diverse gaming verticals. The network comprises more than 710 regulated jurisdictions worldwide.

GLI's suite of services includes:

• Risk mitigation tools for operators and suppliers
• Integrated testing and certification
• Recertification and continuous auditing support
• Responsible gaming due diligence frameworks

GLI’s global team draws on local and international expertise to help stakeholders remain compliant and adaptable as new technologies change the gaming landscape.

GLI-GSF: The New Gaming Security Framework

A headline feature of this year’s G2E presence is the GLI Gaming Security Framework, known as GLI-GSF. Developed to address a perceived lack of comprehensive security baselines in gaming, GLI-GSF provides clear guidelines for regulators, legislators, and suppliers. It sets out baseline security expectations across all verticals, from land-based establishments to iGaming, lottery, and sports betting platforms. The company positions GLI-GSF as a counterpoint to fragmented or incomplete previous standards, aiming for broader adoption.

GLI Secure and Third-Party Device Protection

GLI Secure is the organisation’s portfolio of cybersecurity solutions, extending from software quality assurance and penetration testing to core systems modernisation. The GLI Vendor Security Program is designed to ensure that third-party devices and floor systems meet minimum cybersecurity requirements, a concern for both operators and regulators tasked with managing complex technology stacks.

End-to-End Transparency: GLIAccess for Suppliers and Regulators

GLIAccess, a platform upgrade launched at G2E 2026, introduces a streamlined journey for suppliers from initial project submission to certification. Real-time dashboards let users track progress, download certifications, and manage new or transferred submissions directly.

Regulators using GLIAccess gain centralised oversight over certifications, submissions, jurisdictional status, and ongoing testing. 24/7 cloud-based access aims to improve transparency and lower the administrative workload for compliance teams by consolidating reporting and communication.

Advanced Tools: IRIS, GI-4000Pro, and Verify+ for Compliance Management

Kobetron IRIS is highlighted as a fully integrated compliance, project, and inventory management system. Deployed via secure cloud architecture, IRIS allows gaming organisations to administer workflow, compliance reporting, and equipment oversight in one interface. The GI-4000Pro provides all-in-one signature verification, while Verify+ brings a wide range of verification features together for streamlined compliance tasks.

GLI is set to unveil new capabilities in IRIS at G2E 2026. The update promises speed and security upgrades as the platform moves further into cloud deployment for live monitoring and collaboration.

Industry Engagement: Panels and Leadership Recognition at G2E 2026

GLI executives will be participating in several G2E panels this year:

• Sangeeta Reddy, Vice President of Innovation, will address the “Coffee & Conversations: The Readiness Gap” panel on September 30.
• Joseph Bunevith, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, will participate in “UAE Gaming Developments”, discussing regulatory shifts in the United Arab Emirates on September 29.
• Gabriel Benedik, Senior Executive, Government Affairs, will feature in "How Sports Wagering is Changing Athletes, Leagues, and Oversight".

Recognition also comes in several forms: Chief Delivery Officer Mackenzie Haugh is shortlisted for “Executive of the Year” at the Global Gaming Awards Americas; Marketing Director April Augustine named to CDC Gaming’s Black Executives on the Rise; and Vice President of Legal Zach Kastelic is part of the 2027 Emerging Leaders of Gaming cohort.

GLI’s Global Certification Leadership and Track Record

Since 1989, Gaming Laboratories International has certified close to 2 million items and tested equipment for over 710 jurisdictions, leading to more than 5.3 million approved gaming components. With a global footprint covering six continents, GLI maintains multiple accreditations to ISO/IEC standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering, and lottery industries.

Outlook for Operators and Regulators

GLI’s emphasis on holistic compliance, from regulatory frameworks to real-time tech oversight, reinforces its focus on aiding operators and regulators facing digital transformation and a heightened threat environment. New and revised platforms, plus recognition for leadership, signal that GLI is positioning itself as a central support partner for the sector’s next phase.