GLI-11 vs GLI-33
Gaming Devices in Casinos versus Event Wagering Systems. What each covers, and when it applies.Two GLI standards for different products. GLI-11 covers land-based electronic gaming machines: slot hardware, accounting meters and cash handling. GLI-33 covers event wagering systems: sports-bet acceptance, settlement and geolocation, retail and online. One is physical casino machines; the other is sports and event betting.
Key differences
- GLI-11 covers physical gaming-machine hardware and cash handling; GLI-33 covers sports and event wagering.
- GLI-33 adds geolocation, risk management and wager settlement; GLI-11 adds bill validators, ticket printers and device meters.
- GLI-11 is a device standard; GLI-33 is a system standard.
Common questions
What's the difference between GLI-11 and GLI-33?
Two GLI standards for different products. GLI-11 covers land-based electronic gaming machines: slot hardware, accounting meters and cash handling. GLI-33 covers event wagering systems: sports-bet acceptance, settlement and geolocation, retail and online. One is physical casino machines; the other is sports and event betting.
What is GLI-11?
The most widely adopted GLI standard for physical slot machines and other electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in casinos.
What is GLI-33?
The leading GLI technical standard for sports betting and other event-wagering systems, both retail and online.
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Facts from the GLI-11 and GLI-33 profiles · verified 2026-08-03
Not legal advice. This is a neutral teaching comparison; confirm the current requirements against each standard’s own publication before relying on it. 18+.