Gaming Laboratories International
Leading Lottery Expert Kurt D. Freedlund Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive

Globally known lottery expert Kurt D. Freedlund has joined the lottery team at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive.
Freedlund will work with GLI lottery customers providing world-class insights and strategy solutions regarding lottery products and operational modernization consulting support, governance, strategic planning and execution, procurement optimization, and business analysis.
“We are thrilled and excited to welcome Kurt to GLI. His experience and expertise in the lottery industry will be invaluable in continuing GLI’s world-class service and ongoing work to help our lottery clients succeed,” said GLI Vice President of Global Lottery Solutions Angela Wong.
Freedlund has a long history in the lottery industry. Most recently, he was the founder and CEO of KDF Consulting & Solutions, which aided various stakeholders in the lottery industry in addressing current issues impacting its future. He has also served as President of LottoInteractive Inc., where he actively represented the lottery industry in Washington D.C. to lobby for the rejection of the Restore the Wire Act legislation.
Previously, he acted as the COO & General Counsel for the Georgia Lottery Corporation, overseeing all operations and legal matters. He also represented the Mega Millions Consortium in working with the MUSL attorney to create and implement the PowerBall-Mega Millions cross-selling initiative; the creation and implementation of the Georgia Lottery’s iLottery program, and the lottery’s regulatory oversight of the Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
He was Executive Deputy Director & General Counsel for the Illinois Lottery, where he acted as lead counsel for the creation of the Big Game (now known as Mega Millions).
His insights into the lottery industry have been featured in numerous gaming trade publications, and he has been a featured speaker at gaming and lottery tradeshows around the world. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Northwestern University School of Law, and he holds a B.S. in Political Science and History from Northwestern University.
Gaming Laboratories International
GLI® Names Sangeeta Reddy as Vice President, Innovation

To ensure the company keeps its global clients well ahead of the technology curve, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named Sangeeta Reddy as Vice President, Innovation. Previously, she served as Vice President of Engineering. Reddy will lead the company’s newly formed Innovation division.
“Technology is advancing at a breathtaking rate. Our mission at GLI is to advance with technology, while also constantly finding ways to do more to keep our clients informed and ahead of what’s next. In her new role, Sangeeta will continue to evolve our evaluation methodologies via her passion for R&D, her extensive experience both in and out of the gaming, and her strong academic background,” said President and CEO James R. Maida.
Reddy began her gaming industry career in 2001 as a PA Engineer at IGT, specializing in VLT, Slot games. She joined GLI in 2020. Prior to joining GLI, Reddy successfully managed Software QA and Development teams at Thomson Reuters and General Motors.
She holds a certificate from the Harvard Business Publishing’s Emerging Leaders program and a certificate in Associates Computer Information Systems. Her Postgraduate certification includes Chief Technology Officer Program, Business Analytics: From Data to Insights, and Driving Strategic Innovation: Leading Complex Initiatives for Impact from the Wharton School Aresty Institute of Executive Education and certifications in Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science and Business Analytics from the Texas McCombs School of Business, Postgraduate Program.
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GLI Promotes Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal. Previously, Kastelic served as Associate General Counsel. In his role, he oversees GLI’s legal department, including contracts, due diligence, litigation, and other general corporate matters.
“Compliance is our primary responsibility to the global gaming industry, and our legal team, alongside with our compliance teams, are at the forefront of our compliance efforts. I am very pleased that Zachary will be leading our global legal team helping to ensure we maintain the very highest levels of compliance as we continue to lead the industry in new technologies,” GLI President & CEO James Maida said.
He earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He also holds a Sports Wagering and Integrity Certificate from UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree from Ottawa University. He is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri and is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States.
Kastelic began his career at GLI in 2022 as Assistant Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining GLI, he served as Vice President of Compliance and Legal at PlayUp Limited.
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GLI Honored as Services Provider of the Year at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been named Services Provider of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA Edition 2025. The award ceremony, held during ICE Barcelona, recognizes organizations that are shaping the future of the gaming industry with innovative solutions and exceptional service.
The Services Provider of the Year award celebrates excellence among companies offering indispensable services to the gaming sector, including hosting, cybersecurity, legal expertise, and more. Winners were selected by an independent panel of industry leaders.
At ICE Barcelona, GLI’s global teams, including representatives from GLI, Bulletproof, SIQ Gaming Laboratories, and iTech Labs, showcased the company’s unparalleled, fully integrated compliance and cybersecurity services speaking with companies of all sizes and jurisdictions. From land-based gaming to iGaming, sports betting, ISS, and lottery, GLI empowers suppliers, operators, and regulators to innovate safely and confidently in more than 710 jurisdictions worldwide. This recognition highlights GLI’s innovative approach to addressing the industry’s most complex challenges by continuously monitoring new technologies, legislation, and regulations.
“We are thrilled and humbled that the industry recognized us for our industrious efforts to keep the industry moving forward safely, securely, and compliantly in every global gaming jurisdiction. This is a huge compliment to our teams who work tirelessly for our clients, and we thank each of our clients for their ongoing support and partnership,” said GLI President & CEO James Maida.
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