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GLI-19 vs eCOGRA eGAP

Interactive Gaming Systems versus eCOGRA Generally Accepted Practices. What each covers, and when it applies.

A technical certification standard versus a broader seal scheme. GLI-19 is GLI's technical ruleset for online gaming systems, focused on RNG, RTP, game fairness and account security. eCOGRA eGAP is the requirements behind eCOGRA's Safe and Fair seal, covering fair games but also player-fund protection, responsible conduct and dispute mediation. GLI-19 is a technical standard; eGAP is a broader operator-conduct and player-protection scheme.

GLI-19eCOGRA eGAP
Full nameInteractive Gaming SystemseCOGRA Generally Accepted Practices
IssuerGaming Laboratories International (GLI)eCOGRA (independent testing agency and standards body)
CategoryGaming technical standardGaming technical standard
Versionv3.0Current eGAP requirements (edition not publicly numbered)

Key differences

  • GLI-19 is a technical standard for systems; eGAP is a seal scheme covering conduct and player protection too.
  • eGAP adds player-fund safeguarding and independent dispute mediation; GLI-19 focuses on system fairness and security.
  • GLI-19 is adopted by regulators as a certification benchmark; eGAP underpins a consumer-facing seal.
GLI-19

Reach for GLI-19 for the technical certification of an online gaming system.

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eCOGRA eGAP

Reach for eGAP for eCOGRA's broader fair-play and player-protection seal.

Full eCOGRA eGAP profile →

Common questions

What's the difference between GLI-19 and eCOGRA eGAP?

A technical certification standard versus a broader seal scheme. GLI-19 is GLI's technical ruleset for online gaming systems, focused on RNG, RTP, game fairness and account security. eCOGRA eGAP is the requirements behind eCOGRA's Safe and Fair seal, covering fair games but also player-fund protection, responsible conduct and dispute mediation. GLI-19 is a technical standard; eGAP is a broader operator-conduct and player-protection scheme.

What is GLI-19?

The core GLI technical ruleset that online casino and remote gaming systems must meet to be certified in many regulated markets.

What is eCOGRA eGAP?

eCOGRA's set of requirements behind its Safe and Fair seal, covering fair games, player protection and responsible conduct.

Not legal advice. This is a neutral teaching comparison; confirm the current requirements against each standard’s own publication before relying on it. 18+.