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Scenes from recent WLA Seminars held in cooperation with the various regional associations around the globe


Above you will see scenes from some of the latest WLA seminars. Selected photos are shown from the following seminars:


Marketing seminar: Marketing Managing the four P’s from January 27-29, 2010 in London. A WLA/EL cooperation hosted by Camelot.

 

Executive seminar: The Lottery and the PMU from A to Z from April 12-16 2010, in Mali. An AALE/WLA cooperation hosted by PMU Mali.

 

Sports betting seminar: An oasis of opportunities from May 4-7 2010 in Marrakech Morocco. An AALE/EL/WLA cooperation hosted by La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports.

 

Security and Risk Management: from 18-20 May, 2010 in Acapulco, Mexico. A CIBELAE/WLA cooperation hosted by  Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública

 
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Seminar:
Lottery online gaming markets 2010

 
November 22–24, 2010

Hosted by Lottomatica

Seminar in cooperation with the European Lottery Association

Rome, Italy

  
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First quarter global lottery sales for 2010 up 4.4%
Growth driven by Asia Pacific and Latin America


The WLA is pleased to publish the WLA Quarterly Lottery Sales Indicator for the first quarter of 2010. This marks the beginning of a new service to members. With this digest of global lottery sales we hope to provide you with a barometer for trends in global lottery sales as well as a gauge with which to calibrate your lottery's performance.
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Preparations for the WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show are well underway

 

The WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show will take place from October 31 through November 5, 2010 in Brisbane, Australia. Preparations are moving full speed ahead for what promises to be a world-class event.

Registration is now online!
Reserve your place now at the official convention website. www.wla2010.com While you visit the website take the time to become familiar with Brisbane and its attractions, the convention venue and the developing business program.

The WLA along with our host for this convention, Golden Casket Lottery Corporation, look forward welcoming you in sunny Australia.

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RESCHEDULED 23-26 AUGUST 2010
High performance organization and risk management

 

A joint APLA / WLA seminar
Hosted by the Government Lottery Office of Thailand with Singapore Pools supporting the business program.
Phuket, Thailand

This year the WLA is teaming up with APLA to bring you an informative seminar on the two key themes of creating a high-performance organization and risk/crisis management on the beautiful island of Phuket. Keynote discussions include panels on topics ranging from the High-Performance Lottery Organization and managing talent for sustained growth to managing communications and PR in crisis situations, as well as lessons in social responsibility from various industries.

 
 Program (August 18, 2010)
 
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The WLA Responsible Gaming Framework
Submission Guide

In July of 2009 the WLA published and distributed the Responsible Gaming Framework Submission Guide. This guide provides you with everything you need to know in order to complete your submission for each level of the WLA Responsible Gaming Framework (RGF) and will also help you determine which level your lottery organization is qualified to apply for. The framework itself is thoroughly explained including revisions which it has recently undergone. The guide is available for downloading in the member section of this website.

 

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Dissected and Re-assembled

Jean-Marc Lafaille and Guy Simonis. October 2005.

ISBN 0-9765272-0-0

177 pages - USD 29.95

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.
 

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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.

 

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