GLI Welcomes CVC Strategic Opportunities as its First External Investor

Strategic Partnership Designed to Support Long-Term Growth and Development

Gaming Laboratories International (“GLI”) and CVC, a leading global investment firm, together announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to support  The investment by CVC will provide resources and expertise to enhance the capabilities and growth prospects of GLI while upholding the company’s history and culture of providing world-class services to the global gaming industry.

A Global Leader Serving More Than 710 Regulated Jurisdictions

GLI is the global leader in testing, certification, and cybersecurity services for the gaming industry, with more than 1,500 employees worldwide servicing over 710 regulated gaming jurisdictions across the globe. Founded in 1989 by James Maida and Paul Magno, GLI is headquartered in Lakewood, New Jersey, USA.

Investment Aims to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Capabilities

The partnership with CVC represents a significant milestone in GLI’s history. By combining GLI’s industry expertise with CVC’s strategic resources and long-term investment approach, the company expects to strengthen its capabilities, pursue new opportunities, and continue investing in the evolving needs of the regulated gaming sector and adjacent industries.

GLI CEO: Partnership Creates New Opportunities for the Industry’s Future

James Maida, Chief Executive Officer of GLI, said, “We are truly excited and honored to welcome CVC as a strategic investment partner. CVC shares our vision, values, and long-term commitment to the global gaming industry. This partnership creates new opportunities for growth and innovation, allowing GLI to invest even more in the success of the future of the global gaming industry as well as investing in related and adjacent sectors.

“Our leadership, values, and culture focused on customer service remain unchanged. I will continue as CEO and our leadership team remains intact. Together we will stay focused on quality, speed, and the customer experience while continuing to drive innovation and outstanding service worldwide.”

CVC Sees Strong Long-Term Potential in GLI’s Market Leadership

Matt Turner, Partner at CVC and GLI Board Member, added, “Within CVC Strategic Opportunities, we seek to partner with exceptional businesses that have histories of consistent success, strong market positions, and significant long-term growth potential. GLI fits perfectly with that approach, as over nearly 40 years James and Paul have built GLI into the clear leader in its industry.

“The company plays a critical role in the global regulated gaming ecosystem and has established itself as a trusted partner to regulators, operators, and suppliers around the world. This positions the business extremely well for continued growth, and we are looking forward to working alongside James and the talented team at GLI to support the company’s future success.”

A New Era Backed by Stability and Continuity

While the investment marks the beginning of a new chapter for GLI, the company emphasized that its leadership structure, core values, and commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality services will remain firmly in place as it pursues its next phase of growth.