Gaming Laboratories International

GLI Promotes Ginnie Hollis and Samantha Powell to Vice President, Engineering

Published

2 years ago

January 22, 2024

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced the promotion of Ginnie Hollis and Samantha Powell to Vice President positions, further strengthening the company’s global leadership team.

Ginnie Hollis, based in GLI’s Colorado, US office will assume duties as the Vice President of Engineering, focusing on the support and development of her teams, regulators, suppliers, and operators primarily in the digital gaming space, globally. Hollis has had many hands-on and leadership experiences in both land-based and digital gaming spaces since her career at GLI began in 2005. Her most recent focus as Director of Engineering challenged her to work primarily with global/remote teams and new and existing clients, preparing her well for her new role.

Samantha Powell, based in GLI’s Adelaide, Australia office will assume duties as the Vice President of Engineering, focusing on the support and development of her teams, regulators, suppliers, and operators primarily in the land-based gaming space, globally. Since her career with GLI began in 2001, Powell has participated in and overseen teams in engineering, math, compliance, and quality assurance. Her most recent focus as General Manager of GLI APAC grew her culture and market diversification as well as her business acumen, resulting in an excellent fit for her new role.

“I’m so proud of both Ginnie and Samantha. The mindset, capability and effort put forth are truly exemplary, and by appointing them to these key roles in the Digital and land-based divisions respectively, they, along with their peers, will further drive an experience for both our valued customers and our esteemed team members that is truly unmatched,” GLI Chief Delivery Officer Mackenzie Haugh said.

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GLI Promotes Malvina Mikaelian and Reenesh Mahabeer to Senior Directors of Engineering

Published

2 weeks ago

January 14, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Malvina Mikaelian and Reenesh Mahabeer to Senior Directors of Engineering.

Mikaelian has been with GLI for 22 years and is based in the Las Vegas lab. Over her history with the company, she has opened GLI’s South Africa and Las Vegas labs and has led the technical group through the most dynamic advances in gaming technology.

“Malvina brings a proven track record of technical leadership, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. In her new role, she will lead strategic engineering initiatives, strengthen organizational execution, and help drive the next phase of innovation and growth for the global land-based division,” Andrea Bossard, Vice President of Engineering at GLI, said.

Mahabeer is based in GLI’s South Africa lab and has been with the company for just under 20 years, working his way from a Senior Engineer to his current position as Senior Director of Engineering. He has led his team through multiple changes in the South African gaming landscape, in both land-based and iGaming.

“Reenesh is a trusted, exceptional leader driving our global digital initiatives and accelerating innovation in emerging technologies. He combines vast market and technical expertise to deliver global consistency and a world-class experience for our clients, while inspiring peers and empowering his team,” Ginnie Hollis, Vice President of Engineering at GLI, said.

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Australia

GLI Grows Stronger and Bigger in Melbourne with New Lab Location

Published

3 months ago

October 16, 2025

Niji Narayan

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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has had a robust presence in Melbourne since it opened the lab in 2007. The company and its presence in Melbourne is stronger and bigger now that GLI has moved to a new lab location in the city.

The move was necessitated by GLI’s continually growing operations, and the upgrade to a larger facility in South Melbourne physically positions GLI even closer to many of its customers. GLI also operates labs in Adelaide and Syndey.

GLI’s Melbourne lab offers a full suite of services including:

• iGaming and Land-based Testing

• Casino Management Systems (CMS) Testing

• Interoperability Testing

• Quality Assurance

• Compliance

“We are excited about this next chapter as it strengthens our ability to meet our clients’ continually evolving needs. With these expert teams working together under one roof, we are better positioned to than ever to deliver comprehensive solutions for today’s gaming industry,” said Richard Howarth, Chief Business Officer – APAC.

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Compliance Updates

SA Gaming Secures GLI Certification in Brazil

Published

6 months ago

August 4, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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SA Gaming, a leading Live Game Solution provider offering premium online entertainment, has announced that its game portfolio and Remote Gaming Server (RGS) have officially obtained Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) certifications in Brazil.

This milestone underscores SA Gaming’s commitment to delivering premium gaming experiences, with a particular focus on the Brazilian market.

A company representative said: “We will continue to strive for excellence, and to show our commitment to compliance and delivering tailored Live Game solutions.”

The regulated Brazilian online gaming market, which launched on January 1, 2025, is projected to become the largest in Latin America. Under the new framework, only licensed operators are legally permitted to offer online gaming and betting services.

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