Wrap-Up of the 2025 APLA Lottery Workshop

The Asia-Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) proudly hosted the 2025 APLA Lottery Workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 27-30 May, under the theme ‘Unlocking Growth: Marketing & Distribution.’ This year’s workshop brought together lottery professionals to explore innovative strategies in marketing, customer engagement, and responsible gaming – all critical to driving sustainable growth in our dynamic

Welcoming Akanis Technologies as APLA’s Newest Associate Member

The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) is delighted to announce the addition of a new Associate Member, Akanis Technologies (“Akanis”), to our growing network of lottery industry leaders. Based in Paris, France, Akanis is a world leader in air-driven lottery drawing machines, having supplied its innovative products to over 130 customers worldwide since its establishment

Business Program Announced for the 2025 APLA Lottery Workshop

The Asia-Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) is pleased to present the official program detailing the presentations, discussions and events scheduled for the 2025 APLA Lottery Workshop themed Unlocking Growth: Marketing & Distribution. This event is scheduled to take place from 27-30 May 2025 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The program at a glance Kickstart

Line-up of New APLA Executive Committee

APLA would like to announce that Mr Michael Fitzsimons has resigned from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and is no longer serving on the APLA Executive Committee. We would like to thank Michael for his contribution and wish him success in his future endeavor. Effective 17 February 2025, the APLA Executive Committee will comprise the

APLA Workshop 2025 in Phnom Penh

The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) is delighted to invite you to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for an insightful Workshop focusing on Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Communications. This exciting Workshop will take place from 27–30 May 2025 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra. Designed for both seasoned lottery professionals, middle managers and newcomers to the industry,

APLA at the World Lottery Summit 2024

The World Lottery Summit 2024, organized and hosted by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and Groupe La Française des Jeux (FDJ), concluded successfully after being held in Paris from the 21st to the 24th of October 2024. Over 1,000 participants from regulated lottery and sports betting industry gathered for the biennial event with the theme

Wrap-Up of the 2024 APLA Regional Conference

The 2024 APLA Regional Conference took place in Hanoi, Vietnam from 2 to 5 September with the theme of ‘AI in Lotteries: A New Frontier’. Speakers through the program delivered excellent insights and learnings around the theme, covering topics relevant to our businesses today and for our future. Key messages included: Use cases were shared, both

New APLA Executive Committee Announced

APLA is pleased to announce that at the Annual General Meeting held on 3 September 2024 at the Pan Pacific Hanoi, the membership elected a new Executive Committee who will serve for a term of 2 years from 3 September 2024 until the conclusion of the 2026 AGM. The new Executive Committee members subsequently elected

2024 APLA Regional Conference Announcement

The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), together with host lottery Vietnam Lottery Company (Vietlott), are excited to announce the 2024 Regional Conference to be held 2-5 September at The Pan Pacific Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. ‘AI in Lotteries: A New Frontier’ will explore the various applications of artificial intelligence in the lotteries industry. The Business Program

2024 World Lottery Summit

The World Lottery Association and Française des Jeux (groupe FDJ) are pleased to announce that online registration for the World Lottery Summit 2024 is now open. This key lottery industry event will take place from 21–24 October 2024 at Palais des Congrès de Paris,  in France. WLS 2024 will be truly memorable and allow everyone