Retirement Notice – Effective 1 January 2027
The ISTQB® Certified Tester Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT) certification will be retired effective 1 January 2027.
The final date for ISTQB® certification examinations, including retakes, and ISTQB®-accredited training courses is 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027, these will no longer be available for this module.
Previously awarded ISTQB® certificates will remain valid.
For examination bookings or vouchers, please contact your Examination Provider. Accredited Training Providers should contact their accrediting ISTQB® Member Board.
For further information, including possible future Member Board adoption of the retired scheme, please consult our Certification Retirement FAQs or contact your local ISTQB® Member Board.
Certified Tester Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
Overview
The ISTQB® Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT) certification covers the key concepts in the gambling industry, the gambling industry ecosystem, and the different test types common to the gambling industry. It includes aspects such as gambling industry compliance testing, fun factor or player perspective testing, math testing, audio testing, multiplayer testing, and interoperability testing.
Audience
The Gambling Industry Tester certification is aimed at anyone involved in software testing in the gambling industry including testers, test analysts, test engineers, test consultants, test managers, user acceptance testers, and software developers. It may also be useful to people in the role of project manager, quality manager, software development manager, system analyst (business analysts), IT manager, or management consultants, who wish to acquire a deeper understanding of software testing in the gambling industry.
To gain this certification, candidates must hold the Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
Content
ISTQB® Certified Tester – Gambling Industry Tester (CT-GT)
Introduction to the Gambling Industry
Objectives and Overview
Gambling Activities and Artifacts
Types of Gambling
Key Concepts in the Gambling Industry
Gambling Industry Metrics
Gambling Software Development Lifecycle
The Gambling Industry Ecosystems
Testing phases win he feting Sofiare
The Gambling Ecosystem
Testing in the Gambling Industry
Math Testing
Platform Testing
Casino System Testing
Protocol Testing
Hardware Testing
Remote Gambling Testing
System and Network Security Testing
Jackpot Controller Testing
Online Gambling Testing
Exam Structure
- No. of Questions: 40
- Passing Score: 26
- Total Points: 40
- Exam Length (mins): 60 (+25% Non-Native Language)
Business Outcomes
RCandidates who have achieved the Foundation Level Gambling Industry Tester Specialist certification should be able to accomplish the following Business Objectives:
- Promote efficient and effective communication by using a common vocabulary inside the gambling industry.
- Understand specific quality attributes that require testing within the gambling industry.
- Understand typical test practices by describing the standard software development and testing methodologies within the gambling industry.
- Understand gambling hardware and software certification which is the main difference between the gambling industry and other industries.
- Use established techniques for designing tests aligned with gambling specific needs.
- Appreciate the importance of jurisdictions and regulatory bodies in the gambling industry.
In general, a Certified Foundation Level Gambling Industry Tester Specialist is expected to have acquired the necessary skills to working effectively within a Gambling Industry testing team and environment.
More Information
Training is available from Accredited Training Providers (classroom, virtual, and e-learning). We highly recommend attending accredited training as it ensures that an ISTQB® Member Board has assessed the materials for relevance and consistency against the syllabus.
Self-study, using the syllabus and recommended reading material, is also an option when preparing for the exam.
Holders of this certification may choose to proceed to other Core, Agile, or Specialist stream certifications.
