Newgioco Obtains GLI-33 Certification to Launch Elys Sportsbook Platform in U.S.A.
September 09 2020 - 8:00AM
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® (Gaming Laboratories International)
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) 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.
Investors may also find us on Facebook® and follow us on Twitter
@NWGI_gaming.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are
identified by the use of the words “could,” “believe,”
“anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “continue,”
“predict,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions that are
intended to identify forward-looking statements and include
statements regarding the Company’s multi-tiered plan to unveil its
Company’s new Elys U.S. betting platform for operations throughout
the United States. These forward-looking statements are based on
management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this
press release and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could
cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations
and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any
forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from current expectations
include, among others, our ability to successfully complete the
second phase of testing of our Self-Service Betting Terminals, the
duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, including
the impact to the state and local economies, and the risk factors
described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2019 and its subsequent filings with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic
reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The
information in this release is provided only as of the date of this
release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or
revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on
which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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