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This year APLA welcomed members and guests to the annual Regional Conference in Seoul, Korea on 1 to 4 September at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul. The conference theme, Sustainable Gaming, Innovation and New Trends featured discussions on lottery and consumer trends, sustaining the lottery business, and global industry developments. The Conference opened with a warm

Greetings. The World Lottery Association (WLA), will be sharing more information on an important subject, Prediction Markets – Unlicenced Betting by Another Name, at the upcoming APLA Conference in Seoul. A copy of the WLA Position Paper on the subject is attached (link).   Pls feel free to reach out to the secretariat if you have

APLA is pleased to announce that OpenBet, a leading global provider of sports betting technology, content and services with headquarters in the United Kingdom, has become the latest APLA Associate Member from 1 July 2026. We extend a warm welcome to OpenBet to the APLA family!

We are all ready to go… Delegates who have already confirmed and have paid will soon receive rooming details at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul and some pre-arrival information on the venue. Do remember to apply for your visa or K-ETA. Besides an exciting line-up of outstanding speakers from different countries, you can witness at close

APLA will introduce a new Scholarship scheme this year for our members. This Scholarship hopes to promote education for employees of APLA member through their participation at APLA and WLA events by providing some financial support to scholarship recipients. In addition, sharing knowledge and experience at such events presents a valuable opportunity for professional development.

Dear APLA Members and Friends, APLA is pleased to announce that the 2026 APLA Conference will be held from 1 to 4 September 2026 at the Grand WalkerHill Seoul, Korea.  The theme of the 4-day event will centre on Sustainable Gaming, New Trends and Innovation (subject to refinement). We would like to thank DongHang Lottery

The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) held this year annual seminar in India on 19 to 22 May 2026 at The Trident Hyderabad. The host lottery was Future Gaming & Hotel Services, with the theme “AI & Tech in Lotteries.” The Seminar featured presentations from gaming professionals on topics relating to technology and lottery operations,

India’s lottery and sports gaming sector is evolving rapidly, with new gambling law amendments, the Online Gaming Intermediary Rules under the IT Act, and ongoing disputes over “games of skill” in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu shaping a complex regulatory landscape. Operators, investors, and athletes must stay ahead to effectively manage these compliance risks

APLA is pleased to announce the following new appointments. Mr Lam Chee Weng appointed as WLA Vice President Mr Lam Chee Weng, CEO of Singapore Pools, was co-opted as a member of the World  Lottery Association (WLA) Executive Committee on 25 March 2026 to take up the role of Vice President for the remaining months