Gavin Isaacs joins the Board of Directors of GLI as an Advisor

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced the appointment of Gavin Isaacs to its Board of Directors as an advisor, with the formal designation subject to review and regulatory approval. Isaacs will work directly with CVC representatives (Alexander Heerkens Thijssen, Matt Turner, and Zach Kelly) and GLI's President and CEO, James Maida, in the company's global expansion and consolidation process.

BLUF: Strategic reinforcement of leadership and experience for GLI

Gavin Isaacs's arrival at the GLI Board strengthens the company's strategic plan following CVC's entry. Isaacs's accumulated experience in the gaming, iGaming, sports betting, and lottery industries is considered a key asset for GLI's projected new growth phase.

Gavin Isaacs: Background and Role on the Board

Isaacs assumes the advisory role on the Board, pending approval from the relevant regulators. His career spans over 25 years in executive and board roles, both in publicly traded and private companies, from multinationals to disruptive startups. He has led transformational growth operations, including strategic mergers and acquisitions totaling over $10 billion. He has been recognized with awards such as the "Gaming Professional of the Year" (Casino Management Association, 2004), "Outstanding Contribution Award" (International Gaming Awards, 2017), the "AGEM Jens Halle Memorial Award" (2018), and he was inducted into the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame in 2022. Currently, Isaacs maintains a relevant activity as a strategic advisor, investor, and member of various boards in the gaming and interactive entertainment sector.

“I am excited that Gavin is joining the GLI board. The board and I, as CEO, have ambitious plans to position GLI globally in the coming years, and Gavin's track record, vision, and innovative capacity make him the ideal partner for this phase,” said James Maida.

“It is an honor to join the GLI Board in this new cycle of expansion. I look forward to contributing alongside James Maida and CVC, strengthening the business built over these 37 years by James and his team,” expressed Gavin Isaacs.

Strategic Alliance between GLI and CVC to Drive Growth

In June 2026, Gaming Laboratories International and the global investment firm CVC formalized a strategic alliance aimed at supporting GLI's long-term expansion and development. The investment was made through CVC's Strategic Opportunities platform, focused on long-term investments in high-potential companies with a secure capital structure. CVC has an international network of 29 offices in EMEA, America, and Asia, managing approximately €209 billion in assets.

The agreement allows both CVC representatives and GLI's management team to collaborate on the governance and strategic vision of the company, thereby consolidating its position in the certification and testing market for the iGaming sector.

Gaming Laboratories International: Global Reach and Leadership

Since its founding in 1989, GLI has become a global benchmark for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for physical, lottery, and iGaming segments. To date, it has certified nearly 2 million items and verified equipment for more than 710 jurisdictions, translating into the approval of over 5.3 million gaming-related components. Its laboratory network spans six continents and holds ISO/IEC accreditation for technical competencies in the gaming, betting, and lottery industry, both in the United States and in international markets. GLI provides operators, manufacturers, and regulators with tools and technical assistance aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and driving innovation safely and confidently.

The Role of Strategic Advisory in GLI's Growth

The integration of Gavin Isaacs reinforces Gaming Laboratories International's commitment to having recognized leaders in the B2B and regulatory sectors to face the challenges of the global industry. The combination of CVC's new capital and Isaacs's executive knowledge underscores GLI's commitment to maintaining quality standards and expanding in regulated and emerging markets.