Stages of the Audit Cycle
The audit cycle is not a one-off event. It’s an ongoing process. The initial certification is the most intensive stage. After that, any update to the game software initiates a re-testing requirement for the changed parts. A visual change, a platform migration, or a modification to the paytable all count. This is called a delta audit. Furthermore, accredited testing houses often carry out periodic re-certifications. These verify that the live game on an operator’s server remains identical to the version first certified. This end-to-end lifecycle management halts “version drift.” It assures the game played today is as fair as the one that originally passed the audit.