GLI Shakes Up the Market: CVC Capital Partners Steps Back Into Gaming

Avalon Buyer Limited to take control of GLI, Kobetron and Worldwide Laboratories

USA.- July 24, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com  In a move that sends ripples through the global gaming industry, Avalon Buyer Limited, backed by CVC Capital Partners, has announced plans to acquire over 50% of Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), along with Kobetron and Worldwide Laboratories.

A strategic play in critical gaming infrastructure

GLI, operating 32 offices worldwide, is the backbone of certification and compliance for land-based and online gaming, including cybersecurity and responsible gaming services. It has been instrumental in shaping regulatory frameworks in Australia, Brazil, Macau, and the UAE.

The deal is under review by competition authorities in Austria (comments open until July 31) and has concluded in Malta, signaling a major shift in the sector.

While financial terms remain undisclosed, GLI’s scale and digital expansion suggest a significant transaction. CVC, known for its gaming and sports investments, may be signaling renewed strategic interest in gaming with this bold acquisition.

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