WLA 2008 Convention and Trade Show: Call for Volunteers
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The WLA is looking for a select few ambitious volunteers to help with the 2008 WLA Convention and Trade Show on site in Rhodes, Greece this October 19–24. This will provide you with a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the most important lottery professionals in the world. If you are among those who recognize a real chance to broaden your horizons in an international setting, read on…

Providing a new communication platform to our members
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We are pleased to inform our members of the following important developments. Throughout this past year we have been working in the background to improve both the visual identity and the functionality of our media. These improvements will offer our members a communications platform which is interactive and user friendly. The result of our efforts will soon be revealed.

To read on continue here.

CSR Building a Sustainable Player Environment
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Our on-going series of CSR seminars moves now to Latin America and will be held here in cooperation with CIBELAE. Due to popular demand and the significance of this theme, the CSR seminar in Latin America will be held in two parts; the first of which to be held in Mexico City and hosted by Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública.

To reserve your place now for this important event proceed here.

The WLA 2008 Convention and Trade Show on the beautiful Island of Rhodes
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"Sharing the values of fortune." That is the theme for the 2008 WLA convention and trade show which will be hosted by OPAP S.A. and held on the island of Rhodes Greece this October 19-24. Registration for this great event is now open. We urge you to take advantage of this unique opportunity. Your lottery peers from around the world will certainly be there. Do not miss this chance to meet and mingle with some of the most important people in the lottery industry. This prestigious event will be held in one of the largest convention facilities in all of Europe, the Capsis Hotel Rhodes. So be in Rhodes this October 19-24 and "Share the values of fortune" with the WLA and OPAP.
Register online now!

WLA best practice marketing/communications guidelines
The WLA executive committee has now established and formally approved a marketing and communications guideline, which may be implemented as a globally recognized standard. Key elements from similar guidelines already in use by 11 major lotteries were instrumental in the development of this document. Prior to approval, the draft guidelines were also circulated to a number of WLA members. Marketing and communications specialist from these member lotteries formed a working group, which provided additional feedback. The resulting document is the culmination of their effort.

More information about the WLA Best Practice Marketing and Communications Guidelines

Brisbane to host World Lottery Association convention and trade show in 2010
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Lottery officials from around the world will converge on Brisbane for the World Lottery Association (WLA) Convention and Trade Show in 2010 after Golden Casket Lottery Corporation won the bid for the prestigious event.

English for the Lottery Business - Step 1
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Can you talk about or present your job, your products and your company professionally in English? Is there a difference between gaming and gambling, for example? Does your jackpot ‘roll over’ or ‘roll out’? Would you like to have ‘a bit of a flutter’?

If you already know some English but would like to increase your confidence when using specialised lottery terminology and making presentations in English, the Step 1 course in May is exactly what you need.

Space is limited, so reserve your place now! For registration proceed here.

Changes to RG Framework Deadlines
As a result of requests from members, deadlines for lotteries wishing to apply for entry into the Responsible Gaming Framework have been extended. New deadlines will be announced as soon as they are established. Other areas of the Framework are also being reviewed and any changes will be communicated when finalized.

WLA cooperation with Early Warning System GmbH
In 2005 the WLA and FIFA formally agreed to work together to protect and maintain the integrity of football and to safeguard the WLA members' betting systems and products. Beginning in july 2007, Early Warning System GmbH has worked on an operating a system based on experiences gained during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Implementation of the WLA/FIFA agreement has now been realized. The Early Warning System has been in place since the qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup 2010 began this past August.

A smashing 3 days in Louisville Kentucky!
The WLA wishes to thank our colleagues from the Kentucky Lottery and NASPL for their splendid hospitality, their impeccable organization and for hosting a world class event. We would also like to extend our thank you to the volunteers and to all those who contributed to the absolute success of this happening. We look forward to continue sharing with you all this unbridled spirit of cooperation which came life in Louisville.

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All presentations from this great event are now online. World Meet 2007 attendees and WLA members can download selected presentations here. The presentations are password protected. For access to the the presentations please contact the WLA business office. info@world-lotteries.org

Our commitment to security in the lottery world: Your opinion counts!
The security of a lottery is essential to its integrity and its survival. The WLA is committed to helping its members maintain a high standard of security. However, security in this ever changing environment is dynamic and your help is required. We ask that you please read and respond to the following letter from John Branscome, Chairman WLA Security and Risk Management Committee and Hans Savonije, WLA Executive Director. Proceed here.

Upgrade your SCS-Certification!
With the issuing of the WLA-SCS:2006 on November 16, 2006, all preceding standards have been replaced. In order to ensure a smooth and consistent transfer of certification, the Security and Risk Management Committee has seen it necessary to release a Transition Statement. This statement shall serve to clarify with the lottery sector and the certification bodies what steps must in order to fulfill the transition requirements. For the detailed Transfer Statement proceed here: Security Control Standard Transition Statement

Retail and on-line distribution Best Practices Initiative
The WLA confirms having initiated the establishment of retail distribution best practices. A select group of experts from around the globe will work with the Basel business office to establish best practice that can serve as a framework for lotteries to maintain a close and trustworthy relationship with their sales network. This group of experts is currently being composed and is open to nominations from among the members. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.

The realities of gaming
This important study is written in an accessible style by two of the pioneers of the modern lottery sector. Combining methodical analysis with editorial opinion, it offers a glimpse of the ins and outs of lottery and casino games in terms of marketing, accounting, technical delivery and social impact. Read the bookreview by Ed Stanek or purchase a copy here