President and CEO of GLI: “To Our Valued Clients and Partners”

USA.-  July 3, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com  The gaming landscape is becoming increasingly complex, and this can represent a threat to your business today and your plans for the future. Ever more complex compliance requirements and growing cybersecurity threats can pose daunting challenges for suppliers, regulators, and operators. However, there is no need to panic – at GLI, we have been planning for this moment and are fully prepared to help you succeed, anywhere in the world you wish to go.

For example, at our Regulators Roundtable in April, we welcomed over 450 participants from around the world – including regulators and suppliers – who gathered to discuss critical and rapidly evolving topics. The presentations and discussions brought essential clarity to the path forward, and we were honored to make it a reality.

Beyond the discussions, we have implemented tangible tools that are essential in the current landscape. The fact is, last year, $184.4 million in regulatory penalties were applied globally, and that is why our clients trust our integrated end-to-end compliance, testing, and security solution. It is the only solution of its kind and is designed to keep you compliant and away from fines throughout your product’s lifecycle. Additionally, we have global teams of cybersecurity experts and world-class solutions to ensure your protection 24/7. We do all of this proactively so you can successfully navigate regulatory complexities and cybersecurity threats while avoiding costly fines and pitfalls.

Last year, I committed to you that we would grow our team to stay ahead of demand and deliver faster time-to-market, the highest quality, and improved efficiency. Since August 2024, we have grown our team by over 270 testing professionals (a 20% increase) allocated globally. We also created a testing innovation team, led by a Vice President of Innovation, to create even smarter and more efficient tools and systems, continually refining our tools and processes, reducing friction, and accelerating time-to-market. These efforts are already further reducing turnaround times and keeping you better informed of progress in real time.

Additionally, we constantly review and update the GLI Standards Series and were pleased to introduce the Gaming Security Framework last spring. The GLI Standards Series provides essential standards and best practices for all aspects of gaming, from development to security. In September, before the Global Gaming Expo, we will complement these standards and the Security Framework with specific modules tailored to specific types of gaming equipment.

As gaming becomes more complex, we are prepared to help you face challenges and opportunities head-on in over 710 jurisdictions. You don’t stop halfway, and neither do we. Every company has goals and ambitions, and we are here to simplify the complex so you can succeed, anywhere and anytime you wish to go.

I look forward to seeing you somewhere in the world.

James Maida
President and CEO of GLI