Bede Gaming Secures GLI Certifications for Global Expansion and Platform Security

The technological landscape in online gambling demands increasingly strict security requirements, affecting not only data protection but also the integrity of gaming processes. In this context, Bede Gaming has reached a significant milestone by achieving GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications through the renowned testing agency eCOGRA. This step follows a cross-functional audit lasting several months, which scrutinized the company's internal processes and technical infrastructure. The new standards complement the provider's existing ISO 27001 and WLA-SCS certifications.

For operators in regulated markets, this means a significant reduction in market entry complexity. Since many regulatory authorities, particularly in the US and Canadian provinces like Alberta, use the GLI framework as a basis for licensing requirements, Bede Gaming can now operate more quickly and efficiently. The independent assessment by eCOGRA ensures that platform requirements in areas such as player account management, platform security, and operational controls are not just met, but documented according to international best practices.

Numbers and facts

The certification encompasses two central pillars of the modern iGaming industry. GLI-19 sets the benchmark for Interactive Gaming Systems. This involves sensitive areas like player account management, the technological basis for online casinos, and game integrations. GLI-33, on the other hand, focuses on Event Wagering Systems, defining the technical requirements for sports betting and online wagering portals. The fact that both certifications were announced on July 30, 2026, highlights Bede Gaming's ambition to act as a full-service provider.

The company is responding to a trend also seen among other industry giants. For instance, EveryMatrix secured similar certifications for its products CasinoEngine (GLI-19) and OddsMatrix (GLI-33) as early as October 10, 2024. Competition for the most technically compliant platforms is intensifying as regulators worldwide leave little room for uncertified software solutions.

„We are delighted to have achieved certification to GLI-19 and GLI-33 with eCOGRA. Together with our existing ISO 27001 and WLA-SCS certifications, they provide absolute clarity on the maturity of our platform, processes, and governance controls.“ - Gerrard Thompson, Head of Risk & Compliance at Bede Gaming

Background

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) standards are considered the gold standard in the industry. While GLI develops the standards, organizations like eCOGRA perform the practical audits. Aoife Nic Chuirc, Head of Sales at eCOGRA, emphasized Bede Gaming's commitment to quality and compliance after the multi-month audit. The goal is to allow operators to launch in new territories with a proven and secure platform, avoiding lengthy delays during technical approvals by local authorities.

This development is particularly relevant as more jurisdictions move away from gray market models and demand strict technical evaluations. In addition to the US and Canada, these GLI standards are of great importance in Europe, such as in Denmark and Malta, as well as in British Columbia.

Why it matters for German players

For German players, the certification of platform providers like Bede Gaming acts as an indirect seal of quality, underpinning personal data protection and game fairness. Although the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) stipulates its own technical guidelines under the State Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021), many national regulations align with international GLI standards. When a platform is GLI-19 certified, functions such as the LUGAS central register for monitoring deposit limits are often easier to integrate technically.

In Germany, players must ensure they play exclusively with providers listed on the official GGL whitelist. Only there do the strict player protection measures apply, such as the monthly cross-provider deposit limit of 1,000 euros and the maximum stake limit of 1 euro per round for virtual slot games. Certified platforms like Bede Gaming's make it easier for legal casinos to technically implement these complex regulatory hurdles in Germany, ensuring a safe gaming environment.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

Licensed operators in Germany require reliable partners whose systems are flexible enough to implement the GGL's strict requirements. A GLI-19 certification proves that a platform's architecture is stable enough to ensure the necessary separation of gaming modules and sports betting required for German licenses, as well as the connection to blocking systems like OASIS. For GGL casinos, choosing a GLI-certified partner means less risk in regulatory audits and higher operational reliability.