NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Newgioco Group, Inc. (“Newgioco” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NWGI), a global sports betting and interactive gaming technology company providing a cutting-edge fully integrated, omni-channel sports betting technology, is pleased to announce that the Company has obtained the Gaming Labs International (GLI) “Events Wagering System” certification standard GLI-33 for its Elys Betting Platform to operate in Washington D.C.
The GLI-33 technical specifications standard certifies the Company’s Elys betting system and retail functionality of the Point of Sale (POS) Terminal and is the first phase of the Company’s multi-tiered plan to unveil its new Elys U.S. betting platform for operations throughout the United States. The second phase of testing the Self-Service Betting Terminal (SSBT or Kiosk) is now underway through our previously announced collaboration with the United Tote Company.
“Completing the first phase of GLI certification is another major milestone in positioning Newgioco to obtain the required licenses and commence operations in the U.S. market. This certification is a key component of our multi-year business growth strategy and the investments we made for expansion into new markets outside of Italy,” stated Michele Ciavarella, CEO of Newgioco Group. “Getting it right the first time is critical to a successful launch in the U.S. and I am very pleased with the outstanding dedication of our software developers, compliance team and project managers at Odissea to accomplish this mandate.”
“We are excited to have obtained GLI-33 certification and are pleased with the seamless interaction of testing protocols with the team at GLI,” commented Luca Pasquini, VP of Technology of Newgioco Group. “We are eager to move on to the Kiosk and Mobile testing phases on our new U.S. facing platform ahead of schedule.”
About GLI(R) (Gaming Laboratories International)
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) is the world’s largest and most experienced independent testing laboratory delivering the highest quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services. Their laboratory locations are found on six continents, and the company holds U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020, and 17065 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit gaminglabs.com
About Newgioco Group, Inc.
Newgioco Group, Inc., is a global leisure gaming technology company operating in 12 countries worldwide, with fully licensed online and land-based gaming operations in Italy. The Company’s innovative alternative wagering system services online operators, resort concept casinos, retail neighborhood betting establishments and franchise distribution networks.
Newgioco offers its clients a full suite of leisure gaming products and services, such as sports betting, esports, virtual sports, online casino, poker, bingo, interactive games and slots. Additional information is available on our corporate website at www.newgiocogroup.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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