Gaming Lab Launched New Security Division in June
The firm aims to standardize vendor cyber protocols following a surge in attacks on Las Vegas casino operators.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Gaming Laboratories International launched its GLI Secure division in June 2026 to help manage system vulnerabilities. This service offers vendors a certification program designed to replace individual security questionnaires for casino operators.
Why it matters
Casino operators have faced significant resource strains while manually reviewing security protocols for third-party vendors. Standardizing these defenses is becoming critical as weekly cyberattacks rose to 2,336 by July 2026.
Average weekly cyberattacks reached 2,336 as of July 2026, up from 1,968 in 2025. Meanwhile, a 2025 study found that 37% of tribal organizations still operate without any dedicated cybersecurity personnel.
The players
Gaming Laboratories International
The testing organization launched the GLI Secure division to standardize vendor cybersecurity certifications.
MGM Resorts
A major Strip casino operator that experienced a cyberattack in September 2023.
Caesars
A major gaming operator that was impacted by a cyberattack in September 2023.
Aristocrat Leisure
An international gaming company that reported a cyber incident involving a third-party application.
Marina Bay Sands
A casino operator that suffered a data breach involving 665,000 members in October 2023.
The details
GLI Secure uses CIS and NIST standards to create a framework for identifying ecosystem vulnerabilities. By achieving this certification, vendors can bypass the time-consuming process of answering individual operator questionnaires. The initiative follows high-profile 2023 cyberattacks on major Strip operators and global gaming firms.
Timeline
September 2023: MGM Resorts and Caesars experienced cyberattacks.
October 2023: Marina Bay Sands suffered a breach affecting 665,000 members.
2025: Average weekly cyberattacks totaled 1,968.
June 2026: Gaming Laboratories International launched GLI Secure.
July 2026: Average weekly cyberattacks reached 2,336.
Beyond the Strip
The push for standardized security frameworks follows the pattern set by the disruptive September 2023 cyberattacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars. This development marks a move toward sector-wide compliance to mitigate risks that have already impacted global gaming operations.
While the new certification program primarily targets third-party vendors and casino operators, it aims to protect the integrity of networks that process local gaming and member data. Residents with accounts at major resorts should continue monitoring their personal information as AI-driven threats evolve.
The takeaway
The rise of industry-wide cyberattacks has pushed firms to standardize security certifications to save time and close network gaps. Residents should watch for further security updates from major resorts as these unified protocols are implemented across the valley's gaming sector.
Further reading
For more on industry protection, see our Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IAG.
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