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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has given compliance platform mkodo the green light after an independent assessment of its GeoLocs geolocations tool.
The evaluation tested the verification controls of the offering and their accuracy in assessing users’ physical location when using online gaming and sportsbook products.
With its final verdict, GLI concluded that GeoLocs can successfully pinpoint where the user is at any given time period, and effectively prevent access from restricted regions. The performance remained unchanged across different devices, operating systems and network environments.
Christine M. Gallo, Senior Vice President of Quality and Technical Compliance at GLI, confirmed the findings by commenting: “The assessment of mkodo’s GeoLocs platform was completed with no geolocation risks identified, showcasing the robustness and reliability of the platform.”
Nowadays, users often utilise tactics like VPN usage, GPS spoofing, or residential proxies to circumvent the location of their exact address while using the internet. However, GLI’s evaluation showed that mkodo’s GeoLocs tool can also deal with such issues.
Adding more context to the assessment’s findings, Stuart Godfree, Managing Director of mkodo and GeoLocs, said: “This successful evaluation by GLI not only highlights our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in geolocation technology but also serves as a key milestone as we prepare to unveil exciting new innovations to the GeoLocs Platform.
“For over a decade, GeoLocs has been a mature and proven solution, trusted by the online gaming industry to ensure precise and compliant geolocation services. We are, of course, delighted with the results of the GLI assessment, which reaffirms the reliability and security of the GeoLocs Platform.
“This enables our partners to operate with confidence across diverse regions. 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.”
