Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Welcomes Rep. Ed Perlmutter to Its Colorado Lab

GOLDEN, CO--(Marketwire - May 9, 2012) - Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, recently welcomed Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D) of Colorado's 7^th District to its lab in Golden, Colorado.

Joining Congressman Perlmutter were Barbara Brohl, Executive Director, Colorado Dept of Revenue; Ron Kammerzell, Director, Colorado Division of Gaming; and George Thomson, Senior Director of Enforcement, Colorado Dept of Revenue. GLI President James Maida and GLI Senior Director of Engineering Dave Daniels led the group.

The group toured the lab and received demonstrations of GLI's world-class land-based and iGaming testing techniques. The Congressman then spoke to the entire GLI Colorado lab staff, delivering a clear message about the positive impact GLI's expansion of jobs is for the 7^th District and for the State of Colorado.

Congressman Perlmutter said, "It was a pleasure visiting with the leadership and staff of GLI. As a growing small business right here in Golden, GLI is a fantastic example of how education, innovation and cooperation will lead to robust job growth and a healthy economy."

"We have enjoyed a positive working relationship with the Colorado Division of Gaming, and we are very grateful to the Congressman, and to Ms. Brohl, Mr. Kammerzell and Mr. Thomson for visiting our Colorado lab," Maida said.

GLI is in the process of increasing its staff from 650 to 750 employees. The Colorado lab will see a large influx of new employees, who will largely focus on iGaming testing. GLI has had a lab in Colorado since 1995, and has twice expanded its footprint to accommodate ever-increasing demand for its services.

"In regards to our jobs initiative, we are very actively and aggressively attending area job fairs and approaching local colleges and universities to recruit new employees from within the State of Colorado, to help to further build the local economy," Maida said.

Employment information and qualifications are available on GLI's website at www.gaminglabs.com.

GLI's Colorado lab is located in Jefferson County, where Congressman Perlmutter has lived his entire life. The Congressman has stated that his top priority in the 112^th Congress is creating good jobs for the hardworking people in Colorado.

For more than 20 years, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC has been the world leader in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the gaming, wagering and lottery industry. GLI also offers independent network and information security assessments to its regulatory, lottery and supplier clients. With 20 laboratory locations located across Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America, GLI is the only global organization of its kind to hold U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and guide 65 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit www.gaminglabs.com.