GLI Receives First Test Lab Accreditation in Santa Fe
GLI Becomes First Accredited Test Laboratory in Santa Fe – New Certification Pathway for Gaming Suppliers and Operators
Key Takeaways
- Gaming Laboratories International has been accredited by the Caja de Asistencia Social – Lotería de Santa Fe as a test laboratory.
- GLI is the first laboratory to receive this accreditation in the province.
- The authorization covers land-based gaming machines, online games, systems, and platforms.
- Suppliers and operators seeking entry into Santa Fe can now obtain required testing and certification through GLI.
- The approval adds to GLI’s existing certifications across multiple jurisdictions in Argentina.
Santa Fe Grants First Test Laboratory Accreditation to GLI
The Caja de Asistencia Social – Lotería de Santa Fe has accredited Gaming Laboratories International as a test laboratory for the province. According to the announcement, GLI is the first laboratory to receive such approval from the Santa Fe gaming regulator.
The accreditation authorizes GLI to test and certify a broad range of gaming products. This includes land-based gaming machines as well as online games, related systems, and digital platforms. For companies planning to operate in Santa Fe, testing and certification by an approved laboratory form part of the regulatory requirements. With this decision, GLI is now officially authorized to provide those services within the province.
Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President of Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain at GLI, described the accreditation as an important step and noted that obtaining such approvals is a demanding process. The company stated that the recognition enables both regulators and suppliers to rely on its testing and certification services within the jurisdiction.
Scope of Authorization Covers Land-Based and Online Gaming
The scope of GLI’s accreditation in Santa Fe extends to multiple segments of the gaming industry. It includes certification of land-based gaming machines, which typically operate in physical venues, as well as online games and their associated systems and platforms.
For operators and suppliers, this means that products intended for the Santa Fe market can be submitted to GLI for evaluation against the standards set by the provincial regulator. Testing laboratories play a defined role in regulated markets by assessing whether gaming equipment and digital systems comply with technical and regulatory requirements before they are deployed.
The authorization therefore creates a formal pathway for companies seeking market access in the province. Instead of relying on approvals from outside the jurisdiction, suppliers and operators targeting Santa Fe can work directly with an accredited laboratory recognized by the local regulator.
Part of GLI’s Broader Presence in Argentina
The Santa Fe accreditation adds to GLI’s existing certifications in Argentina. The company already provides testing and certification services across multiple jurisdictions in the country. By securing approval in Santa Fe, GLI expands its formal recognition within another provincial regulatory framework.
GLI has maintained a local presence in Argentina and throughout Latin America for more than two decades. The company’s regional operations position it to work with regulators and industry participants across different jurisdictions. The latest approval reflects continued cooperation between GLI and provincial authorities in Argentina.
Sierra-Hughes noted that Argentina remains a dynamic country for gaming and stated that the accreditation allows suppliers and operators to enter the Santa Fe jurisdiction with full and proper testing and certification through GLI.
Implications for Suppliers and Operators Targeting Santa Fe
For companies active in gaming manufacturing, software development, or platform operations, regulatory approval is a prerequisite for entering new jurisdictions. In Santa Fe, the regulator’s decision establishes GLI as an officially recognized testing body for both physical and online gaming products.
Suppliers that intend to distribute gaming machines or offer online games in the province must ensure that their products meet local requirements. With GLI’s accreditation in place, these companies can use its services to obtain the necessary certifications. This may streamline the compliance process by providing a locally recognized testing route.
Operators planning to launch land-based or online gaming activities in Santa Fe can also rely on GLI’s certification as part of their licensing and approval procedures. The accreditation therefore has practical relevance for market entry and ongoing compliance within the province.
For international stakeholders following regulatory developments in Argentina, the decision signals that Santa Fe has formalized its relationship with at least one accredited test laboratory. This provides clarity on which certification bodies are authorized to assess gaming products under its regulatory framework.
Our Assessment
The accreditation of Gaming Laboratories International by the Caja de Asistencia Social – Lotería de Santa Fe establishes GLI as the first authorized test laboratory in the province. The approval covers both land-based gaming machines and online games, systems, and platforms. For suppliers and operators seeking entry into Santa Fe, the decision creates a defined pathway for obtaining required testing and certification through an accredited provider that already operates in multiple Argentine jurisdictions.
