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:

Mastering Marketing in the Age of New Social Media from January January 26 – 28, 2011
in London. A WLA/EL cooperation hosted by Camelot.

Security and Technology Seminar: Be safe, sound and secure from April 11 – 14, 2011
in Shanghai, China. A WLA/APLA cooperation.

Online Sports Betting Seminar: New challenges for online gaming and sports betting
from April 26 – 29, 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A WLA/CIBELAE cooperation hosted by A.L.E.A.

Sports betting seminar: Tradition meets fashion from May 3 – 5, 2011 in Milan, Italy. A WLA/EL cooperation hosted by Sisal

Presentations from selected seminars can be found in the member section of this website.

La página Web de la WLA ahora también está disponible en español

2012-01-18

Conforme a nuestro compromiso de servir mejor a nuestros miembros, gran parte del contenido de la página Web de la WLA ahora está disponible en español. Para la facilidad y comodidad de nuestros miembros en Iberoamérica, ahora se puede acceder en español a los menús, barras laterales, material sobre seguridad y juego responsable, así como a la mayor parte del contenido permanente de la página Web de la WLA. El resto del contenido también será traducido, con excepción del de tipo temporal, es decir: los comunicados y notas de prensa, que permanecerán disponibles en el idioma original en que se emitieron.

Acceder a la página Web en español es muy sencillo, tan solo haga clic en la bandera española que se encuentra en la esquina superior derecha de la página Web. Para regresar a la página en inglés, simplemente haga clic en la bandera británica.

Entre los planes futuros en relación con la página Web de la WLA está mejorar el servicio multilingüe al poner a la disposición de nuestros miembros de Europa y África las versiones francesa y alemana de nuestra página Web. La WLA mantendrá a sus miembros informados de los avances en esta materia. Para información adicional, soporte en español y,  en particular,  para sugerir la traducción de contenido, favor contactar a Isamar Medina en la oficina de la WLA en Montreal a la siguiente dirección electrónica: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3/4 year global lottery sales for 2011 up 15.2%; growth driven by Asia Pacific and Latin America; Europe makes strong gains.

2011-12-13

Growth in world lottery sales strengthened again in the third quarter, with an increase in global sales for the first nine months of 2011 over the first nine months of 2010 of 15.2%, up from half-year on half-year growth of 12.4% as reported in the last edition of the Indicator. The global growth in lottery sales was underpinned by the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions, both of which witnessed sales increases of between 15% and 20% for the first three quarters of 2011, as against the first three quarters of 2010. Despite the financial crisis afflicting the Eurozone, sales in Europe during January–September 2011 were also up, by 15.8% over the corresponding period in 2010.

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Marketing tools to tackle changing times: Staying on top of the game

From January 25 – 27, 2012, the annual lottery marketing seminar will take place in London, England. This joint WLA / EL seminar has become a lottery tradition. Each year professionals from the lottery world and from other relevant industries come together to present and discuss the latest marketing innovations. Registration is now open. Act now to reserve your place for this inspiring and motivating event.

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The World Lottery Summit 2012 in Montreal, Canada

The World Lottery Summit 2012 (WLS 2012) in Montreal, Canada, brings two separate conventions, the 2012 WLA Convention and Trade Show and the NASPL 2012 Conference and Trade Show, together under the one roof. By joining forces, the WLA and NASPL aim to deliver a world lottery summit of unparalleled depth and quality to the members and contributors of both associations.

The theme for WLS 2012 is "a world of opportunities à la Montréal", reflecting the world of opportunities arising from the rapid pace of change in the lottery industry, and the world of opportunities that awaits you in multicultural, cosmopolitan Montreal. For more information about WLS 2012, see the convention and trade show web site at www.wls2012.com. We look forward to seeing you September 9–12, 2012 "à la Montréal"!

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The Guide to Certification for the WLA Security Control Standard 2010-2011

In October 2010 the WLA published and distributed the first edition of the Guide to Certification for the WLA Security Control Standard (SCS). This first edition of the guide tells you everything you need to know in order to become WLA SCS certified under the revised certification procedures approved by the WLA Security and Risk Management Committee in 2009. The guide provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive explanation of the new certification procedures available. The 2010-2011 edition of the Guide to Certification for the WLA Security Control Standard can now be downloaded in English, Spanish, and French from the Security section of this website.

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The WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Submission Guide 2010-2011

In October 2010 the WLA published and distributed the 2010/2011 edition of the Responsible Gaming Framework Submission Guide. This second edition of the guide tells you everything you need to know in order to complete your submission for each level of the WLA Responsible Gaming Framework (RGF). The guide revises the earlier (2009) edition of the same document, and provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive explanation of RGF certification available. The 2010-2011 edition of the Responsible Gaming Framework Submission Guide can now be downloaded in English and French from the Responsible Gaming section of this website.

WLA RGF best practices: Also in the member section of the website we have posted a number of RGF best practice documents for downloading. From case studies to sample submissions these documents can be useful in helping you prepare for and complete your WLA RGF submission.

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WLA and FIFA Early Warning System (EWS) GmbH renew cooperation contract

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. In July 2007, Early Warning System GmbH, a company founded specifically for this purpose with its own staff and offices in Zurich, was contracted to undertake this task and started the relevant work on July 1, 2007. FIFA extended its early warning system for monitoring sports betting to take in the preliminary competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

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. The amazon book review of Dissected and Re-assembled can be read here. To purchase a copy of Dissected and Re-assembled please contact the WLA business office at
Jean-Marc Lafaille and Guy Simonis.
October 2005. ISBN 0-9765272-0-0
177 pages - USD 29.95