Online Gambling & Industry
iGaming
iGaming is any form of gambling where a player places wagers or plays games of chance over a digital network rather than in a physical venue.
Key points
- Covers any gambling delivered over a digital network rather than in a physical venue.1
- The term is broader than 'interactive gaming systems', which is a technical standard in GLI-19.2
- In UK law, 'gaming' means playing a game of chance for a prize and is not limited to online delivery.3
Where this term is used
Related terms
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GLI certification
Explains how Gaming Laboratories International tests and certifies iGaming systems.
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Gli-11
Covers the GLI standard for online gaming systems and platforms.
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Curacao gaming licence
Describes the licensing framework for iGaming operators based in Curacao.
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Gli certification diamond
Details the highest tier of GLI certification for iGaming products.
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Gli 19 certification
Focuses on the GLI-19 standard for interactive gaming systems.
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GLI-33 certification
Covers the GLI standard for online casino and poker systems.
Sources
- iGaming - GLI - Gaming Laboratories International gaminglabs.com Defines iGaming and lists the devices and delivery channels it covers.
- iGaming gaminglabs.com Distinguishes iGaming from the technical term 'interactive gaming systems' used in GLI-19.
- Definitions of terms - Gambling Commission gamblingcommission.gov.uk Provides the UK legal definition of 'gaming' to contrast with iGaming.
Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.