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GLI-19 vs GLI-11

Interactive Gaming Systems versus Gaming Devices in Casinos. What each covers, and when it applies.

Both are GLI technical standards, split by where the game runs. GLI-19 covers online and interactive gaming systems: remote gaming servers, online casino games, and player accounts and wallets. GLI-11 covers land-based electronic gaming machines: slot hardware, firmware, bill validators and ticket printers. GLI-19 is the online standard; GLI-11 is the physical-machine standard.

GLI-19GLI-11
Full nameInteractive Gaming SystemsGaming Devices in Casinos
IssuerGaming Laboratories International (GLI)Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
CategoryGaming technical standardGaming technical standard
Versionv3.0v3.0

Key differences

  • GLI-19 applies to online and interactive systems; GLI-11 to land-based electronic gaming machines (EGMs).
  • GLI-11 covers device hardware, bill validators and ticket printers; GLI-19 covers player accounts, wallets and remote game servers.
  • Both specify RNG requirements, but for different environments.
GLI-19

Reach for GLI-19 for online casino and remote gaming system certification.

Full GLI-19 profile →
GLI-11

Reach for GLI-11 for physical slot machines and casino gaming devices.

Full GLI-11 profile →

Common questions

What's the difference between GLI-19 and GLI-11?

Both are GLI technical standards, split by where the game runs. GLI-19 covers online and interactive gaming systems: remote gaming servers, online casino games, and player accounts and wallets. GLI-11 covers land-based electronic gaming machines: slot hardware, firmware, bill validators and ticket printers. GLI-19 is the online standard; GLI-11 is the physical-machine standard.

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 GLI-11?

The most widely adopted GLI standard for physical slot machines and other electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in casinos.

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