Game Certification
Game certification is the independent testing and approval process that verifies online casino games meet fairness, RNG integrity, and regulatory standards.
What it means in practice
Game certification is the process by which independent testing laboratories verify that online casino games operate fairly, that random number generators (RNGs) produce truly unpredictable outcomes, and that theoretical return-to-player (RTP) percentages match the game's actual performance over statistically significant sample sizes. Testing labs like eCOGRA, iTech Labs, GLI, and BMM Testlabs perform this certification.
For online casino operators, game certification is both a regulatory requirement and a trust signal. Most gambling jurisdictions — including Malta (MGA), the UK (UKGC), and Gibraltar — require that all games offered to players have been certified by an accredited testing lab. Operating with uncertified games exposes operators to regulatory penalties, license suspension, and reputational damage that can undermine the entire affiliate program.
From an affiliate perspective, game certification matters because it directly affects the credibility of the casinos they promote. Affiliates who recommend operators with properly certified games from reputable game providers build trust with their audience. Casino comparison sites increasingly list certification status as an evaluation criterion, and casino affiliate tracking platforms may factor operator certification into program quality scores.
How Game Certification works across industries
See how game certification is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 helps operators track which game providers and games are driving affiliate conversions and player revenue. This data enables operators to prioritize certification efforts for the games that matter most to their affiliate-referred player base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about game certification, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Game certification tests RNG integrity (ensuring outcomes are random), RTP accuracy (verifying the game returns the stated percentage over time), game logic correctness, and compliance with jurisdiction-specific rules. Labs run millions of simulated game rounds and audit source code to verify these properties.
Related Terms
RNG (Random Number Generator)
An RNG is an algorithm used by online casinos and gaming platforms to produce unpredictable outcomes, ensuring fair play across slots, table games, and lotteries.
Slot RTP (Return to Player)
RTP (Return to Player) is the theoretical percentage of total wagered money that a slot machine or casino game is designed to pay back to players over time. An RTP of 96% means that, on average, the game returns $96 for every $100 wagered, with the remaining $4 representing the house edge.
Game Provider
A game provider is a company that develops and licenses casino games — slots, table games, live dealer products — to online casino operators for use on their platforms.
Game Aggregator
A game aggregator is a middleware platform that connects online casino operators to multiple game providers through a single API integration.
Provably Fair
Provably fair is a cryptographic verification method that allows players to independently confirm that a casino game outcome was not manipulated.
Gambling Jurisdiction
A gambling jurisdiction is a territory whose regulatory body licenses and oversees online gambling operators, defining legal, technical, and compliance standards that affect operators and their affiliate programs.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory compliance is the adherence to laws, licensing requirements, and industry standards that govern how affiliate programs and operators conduct business.
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