GLI Gains Official Regulatory Listing by Uzbekistan’s NAPP

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is now officially recognised by the National Agency of Perspective Projects of the Republic of Uzbekistan (NAPP), permitting GLI’s testing and certification reports to be used by licensed operators and suppliers seeking market entry. NAPP’s decision, confirmed on 25 August 2026, supports newly licensed entities as Uzbekistan transitions into regulated operations, with four licences issued to two operators so far.

Uzbekistan Licensing Framework Now Accepts GLI Certification

Uzbekistan’s regulatory framework, administered by the National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP), has entered its operational phase. GLI’s addition to the approved laboratories list means operators and suppliers may rely on GLI's certification reports to fulfil compliance requirements and launch products legally. The new listing streamlines both product approval and supplier onboarding for participants in Uzbekistan’s emerging gaming industry.

"Uzbekistan is on track to become a key regulated market in Central Asia and GLI is proud to be named among the first testing laboratories whose certification reports are accepted under the new framework," said Lucas Zavarise, Government & Regulatory Affairs Manager – EMEIA at GLI.

GLI’s Role in Supporting Market Growth and Regulatory Alignment

GLI’s regulatory affairs team recently met with NAPP leadership to discuss ongoing technical developments. With aspects of Uzbekistan’s technical requirements still under discussion, GLI maintains active engagement with NAPP to support the evolution of the framework. This collaboration aims to ensure the orderly and sustainable growth of the gaming sector as the regulatory architecture matures. GLI brings extensive international experience in technical compliance and certification, having supported newly regulated markets across multiple jurisdictions.

The engagement between GLI and NAPP has focused on a few key areas:

• Aligning on technical standards for gaming equipment
• Ensuring certification procedures support market integrity
• Sharing international best practices from GLI’s global regulatory portfolio

Market Entry: Opportunities, Compliance, and Early Momentum

Uzbekistan’s move to an operational phase marks a pivotal development in Central Asian gaming. Four licences have been awarded to date, spread across two operators, as the market opens. NAPP’s selection of accepted laboratories is a critical step for both prospective and existing licence holders. GLI’s listing provides its clients—manufacturers and operators—with a clear pathway to present compliant products for regulatory approval.

Suppliers can expect the following advantages based on GLI’s regulatory recognition:

• Use of GLI-issued certificates for Uzbekistan licence applications
• Familiarity with GLI test methodologies and processes already relied on in over 700 jurisdictions
• Confidence that products meeting GLI’s standards will be considered for approval by NAPP

For further context on related requirements, market participants often reference regulatory developments in other emerging gaming jurisdictions.

GLI’s Global Profile and Technical Capabilities

Since 1989, Gaming Laboratories International has certified nearly 2 million products and tested gaming equipment for more than 710 jurisdictions, with over 5.3 million components approved globally. The company operates a network of laboratories across six continents and holds broad ISO/IEC accreditations for technical competence in gaming, wagering, and lottery sectors. GLI is also actively involved in advising regulators, operators, and suppliers on the implementation of new compliance standards and the adoption of evolving testing methodologies.

This recognition by Uzbekistan’s NAPP further cements GLI’s presence in newly regulated and developing gaming markets worldwide.

Early Outlook for Uzbekistan’s Regulated Gaming Sector

With the market’s operational phase underway and NAPP continuing to fine-tune its technical framework, licensed operators and vendors now have additional clarity on the testing and certification channels available. GLI’s ongoing engagement with the regulator positions it as a key contributor as Uzbekistan refines its approach to sustainable market growth. Industry stakeholders are closely watching the roll-out of future licensing rounds and technical requirements to benchmark readiness for compliance in this Central Asian market.