Safer Gambling Week 2024: Independent Game Testing and Fairness

Ensuring a safe, fair gaming environment is a critical part of responsible gambling. For this, certified games go through rigorous independent testing with agencies like eCOGRA, GLI, Quinel, GA, and BMM Test Labs, which verify games' fairness and randomness through standards that apply across regulated markets.

🔹 Why It Matters: Certifications from these agencies ensure that the games on trusted platforms use fair Random Number Generators (RNGs), reliable Return-to-Player (RTP) metrics, and follow strict responsible gaming practices. Independent agencies play a vital role in player protection and transparency within the industry​.

Independent Game Testing Agencies

Europe

• eCOGRA – https://www.ecogra.org

• Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) – https://www.gaminglabs.com

• iTech Labs –https://www.itechlabs.com.au

• Gaming Associates (GA) –https://www.gamingassociates.com

• NMi – https://www.nmi.nl

• QUINEL – https://www.quinel.com

• BMM Testlabs – https://www.bmm.com

• SIQ – https://www.siq.si

North America

• Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) - https://www.gaminglabs.com

• BMM Testlabs - https://www.bmm.com

Oceania

• iTech Labs - https://www.itechlabs.com.au

🔹 Did You Know? eCOGRA alone has conducted compliance reviews on over 500 top gaming operators and software providers globally, including major brands like Betway and Microgaming​. The demand for certification grows yearly, with thousands of games tested annually to maintain transparency and integrity in gameplay​.

Player Tip: Look for certification seals like eCOGRA or GLI on a casino’s site, often found on the homepage, footer, or “About Us” section. Clicking these seals can lead to details on a casino’s compliance status and specific certification results.

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*Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended for informational purposes only and is gathered by Playson. It may not be fully exhaustive, complete, or up-to-date. We encourage players to verify the latest information and consult official sources to ensure their understanding of safe gambling practices.