2026 APLA Seminar Wrap-Up
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,
Find out moreHyderabad Seminar – keynote topic on India’s lottery sports & gaming regulations
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
Find out moreNew appointments – APLA Executive Committee
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
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Registration Now Open for APLA Seminar 2026
The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) is pleased to announce that APLA Seminar 2026 will take place from 19th to 22nd May 2026 in Trident Hotel, Hyderabad, India. This year’s seminar is themed “Tech & AI in Lotteries”, focusing on the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence on lottery and gaming operations. Hyderabad, the
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[Sponsor’s News] Carmanah Signs – Leadership Transition
APLA Sponsor Carmanah Signs announces that Cameron Waldie, its long-serving President and CEO, is stepping down as part of a planned leadership transition. He will stay on in an advisory role through Q1 2026. “Serving the Lottery Industry alongside the Carmanah team has been a privilege and a joy,” said Cameron Waldie. “We’ve grown from
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Wrap-Up of the 2025 APLA Regional Conference – Manila, Philippines
The Asia-Pacific Lottery Association (APLA) successfully hosted the 2025 APLA Regional Conference from 28–31 October at the City of Dreams, Manila with the host lottery Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Under the theme “The Future of Lotteries: Thriving in an Uncertain Era,” the conference brought together 200+ industry leaders and experts from across the globe
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