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Global private markets investor CVC Capital Partners has completed a strategic investment in Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), marking the firm’s entry as the gaming technology testing and certification group’s first external investor.
The deal, carried out through CVC’s Strategic Opportunities platform, is designed to support GLI’s long-term expansion while reinforcing its existing operations in gaming testing, certification, and cybersecurity services across regulated markets worldwide.
The companies confirmed the partnership in a joint statement, noting that CVC’s investment has been completed and will provide additional resources and expertise aimed at strengthening GLI’s operational capacity and future growth.
GLI, founded in 1989 by James Maida and Paul Magno, operates as a key service provider to the global gaming industry. The company employs more than 1,500 staff and supports over 710 regulated gaming jurisdictions internationally, making it one of the most widely used testing and compliance organisations in the sector.
Leadership highlights growth ambitions
James Maida, chief executive officer of GLI, described the partnership as a significant development for the company’s future direction.
“We are truly excited and honoured to welcome CVC as a strategic investment partner,” he said.
He added: “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.”
Maida stated that GLI’s leadership structure and operational focus would remain unchanged following the investment, including continued emphasis on customer service, operational consistency and internal culture.
“Our leadership, values and culture focused on customer service remain unchanged,” he said. “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’s involvement comes through its Strategic Opportunities platform, a division created to invest in companies that fall outside traditional private equity mandates, often with a focus on long-term partnerships and lower-risk profiles.
As GGRAsia cites, Matt Turner, partner at CVC and GLI board member, said the investment aligns with the firm’s broader approach to identifying established businesses with strong market positions and long-term growth potential.
“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,” he said.
Turner added that GLI’s role in regulated gaming markets made it a strong fit for CVC’s strategy, citing its long-standing relationships with regulators, operators, and suppliers.
“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,” he said.
GLI’s position in regulated gaming
GLI operates as a testing, certification and cybersecurity provider for gaming operators and regulators. Its services are used across a broad network of regulated jurisdictions globally, supporting compliance and technical standards within the industry.
The company’s scale and long-standing presence have positioned it as a central infrastructure provider in regulated gaming markets, particularly as oversight requirements continue to expand internationally.
CVC’s Strategic Opportunities platform, which manages part of the firm’s EUR15-billion (US$17.1-billion) assets under management, focuses on investments in established companies across Europe and North America, often involving partnerships with founding families or long-standing management teams.
Turner noted that GLI’s decades-long history in the sector supports its outlook for continued growth under the new partnership.
“Over nearly 40 years James and Paul have built GLI into the clear leader in its industry,” he said.
Both companies emphasised that the partnership is intended to support long-term development rather than immediate structural changes. The investment is expected to enhance GLI’s resources while maintaining its operational model and existing leadership.
The company’s role in regulated gaming continues to expand alongside global regulatory requirements, with increasing demand for testing, certification, and cybersecurity services across both established and emerging markets.
GLI and CVC indicated that the partnership will focus on supporting future growth opportunities in these areas while maintaining the company’s current service standards and client relationships.