Gaming Laboratories International Showcases Testing and Advisory Leadership at SBC Lisbon

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is emphasizing its global testing, certification, and compliance expertise at SBC Lisbon. The company maintains a high profile on the trade show floor and across conference sessions, aligning with its strategy to serve diverse markets and support regulatory best practices in rapidly evolving jurisdictions.

GLI’s Presence and Focus at SBC Lisbon

GLI will anchor its presence at stand #B238 with representatives from several international offices. The team will engage stakeholders on a broad spectrum of services:

• Testing and certification
• iGaming and sports betting services
• Compliance and regulatory advisory
• GLI Secure information security assessment

These offerings are central for operators and vendors targeting new markets or navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional compliance needs. The company positions its accredited testing and advisory capabilities as tools for both established and emerging industry participants.

Focus on LatAm iGaming Expansion and Regulation

A highlight of GLI’s activities during SBC Lisbon is the session "LatAm Leaders: Strategy, Scale and Survival," scheduled for Thursday, 1 October from 11:00 to 11:40. The discussion will explore sustainable market growth, disciplined expansion, and long-term value creation as consolidation progresses. Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President of Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain at GLI, will moderate the panel.

"The segment will examine which markets deliver real rewards for disciplined expansion and what long-term value means as the industry consolidates," said GLI’s event prospectus.

Additionally, Sierra-Hughes will host the LatAm & Brasil Regulator Meet Up on Tuesday, 29 September (16:30–18:00). Confirmed participants include:

• Javier Milian, President, Loteria Nacional de Beneficencia del Salvador
• Ida Lopez, President, Asociación de Loterías Estatales de Argentina (ALEA)
• Ezequiel Dominguez, Director, Loteria de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA)
• Juan Carlos Santaella, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Gaming Commission

These sessions facilitate dialogue among regulatory leaders and industry figures focused on harmonizing frameworks in Latin America and Brazil. The aim is to share strategic insights and address issues of compliance and regulated growth.

Karen Sierra-Hughes’ SBC Hall of Fame Recognition

Organisers have confirmed Karen Sierra-Hughes' induction into the 10th class of the SBC Hall of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, 28 September 2026 at 15:30 local time at the Palácio Estoril Hotel, Lisbon, as part of the invite-only SBC Leaders Summit event on the eve of SBC Summit 2026.

Sierra-Hughes’ career—spanning advisory engagements in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain—is characterised by partnerships with regulators, support for modernising frameworks, and guidance for operators and suppliers adapting to regulatory and technological changes. GLI notes her contributions to establishing safer, more effective industry standards.

GLI’s Global Testing and Certification Footprint

GLI has operated since 1989, supporting suppliers, operators, and regulators globally. Key benchmarks include:

• Nearly 2 million items certified
• Testing performed for more than 710 jurisdictions
• Over 5.3 million gaming components approved

The company maintains a network of laboratories across six continents, holding international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC standards. These credentials cover technical competence in gaming, wagering, and lottery industries, allowing GLI to address a spectrum from land-based gaming to digital innovation.

Strategic Positioning for 2026 and Beyond

By bringing its experts and regulatory knowledge to SBC Lisbon, GLI underlines its commitment to supporting growth in emerging and established markets alike. The focus remains on equipping clients—whether operators, regulators, or suppliers—with tested, compliant pathways to market entry and sustained operation, reflecting trends visible across multiple regulatory environments.

The company’s participation in high-level panels and direct engagement with regulators highlight its evolving role as a point of consensus and technical guidance within the global gaming sector.