Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has given compliance specialist mkodo‘s GeoLocs geolocation compliance platform its seal of approval via a successful independent assessment.
The comprehensive assessment evaluated GeoLocs’ geolocation verification controls, which ensure that users of online gaming and sportsbook products are physically located within the allowed jurisdictions. GLI thoroughly examined the platform’s performance across different devices, operating systems, and network environments.
GLI found that GeoLocs accurately and effectively identifies user location and prevents access from prohibited regions, as well as detecting and blocking various attempts to bypass geolocation controls. It concluded that there were no geolocation risks identified in the software.
“The assessment of mkodo’s GeoLocs platform was completed with no geolocation risks identified, showcasing the robustness and reliability of the platform,” said GLI Senior Vice President of Quality and Technical Compliance, Christine M. Gallo.
Stuart Godfree, managing director of mkodo and GeoLocs, said the successful evaluation by GLI, “serves as a key milestone” for the company and, “reaffirms the reliability and security of the GeoLocs platform.”
“This enables our partners to operate with confidence across diverse regions,” he added. “It also highlights our ongoing commitment to working with Accredited Testing Facilities (ATFs) to independently verify and test our products, ensuring their suitability in a variety of compliance markets.”
GLI is a globally recognized leader in testing and certification services for the gaming industry which ensures the integrity and compliance of gaming systems and platforms. Becoming certified by GLI is a key part of being approved to operate a regulated market. mkodo received basic certification from GLI in February 2023.
mkodo looks to keep moving in growing geolocation market
mkodo says its GeoLocs geolocation verification service was purpose-built for the iGaming and online lottery sector over 10 years ago.
Since then, it has worked on building a strong footprint in jurisdictions such as the Canadian lottery market and Ontario’s commercial regulated market, as well as the state of Arizona, as it looks to compete with other geolocation firms such as GeoComply and XPoint.
Godfree told SBC Americas last year that, “with the steadily evolving nature of many sports betting and online casino markets within the U.S. and Canada, it became clear that the potential to market our geo-compliance platform as a standalone product to the wider sector was becoming greater.”
“In the U.S., PASPA’s repeal five years ago and the adoption of sports betting across several states, with many more to come, and the growing interest in online casino bodes very well indeed for us as a supplier of geolocation services,” he added. “And we’re perfectly placed to capitalize on this opportunity.”
