WLA at a glance
The World Lottery Association (WLA) was founded in August 1999 through the union of AILE (Association Internationale des Loteries d'État; International State Lotteries Association) and Intertoto (International Association of Toto and Lotto Organizations).  The WLA aims to be recognized among key stakeholder groups, as the global lottery and betting game authority that support our members in contributing to society.
We work towards advancing the interests of our members, who are state-authorized lotteries, protect their integrity and amplify their contribution to society, by providing subject matter expertise, establishing certification to security control and responsible gaming standards, and upholding integrity in the sector.
Our members
WLA Lottery Members are organizations licensed or otherwise authorized to conduct lotteries or sports betting operations in a jurisdiction domiciled in a state recognized by the United Nations.
They must dedicate an important part of net revenues, by public decision, to good causes, including education, sports, culture, social programs, community projects and/or the State exchequer in members' respective jurisdictions. Â
WLA Associate Members are suppliers of goods and services to lottery and sports betting organizations whose business practices conform to the aims and objectives of the WLA. Â
Associate Members include suppliers of online and offline systems, terminals, printers, video lottery terminals, special papers, vending machines, dispensers and drawing machines, telecommunication organizations, ticket printers, game designers, marketing and advertising specialists, consultants, auditors, trade magazines, and interactive gaming specialists. Â
The World Lottery Association annual budget is financed by membership subscriptions and the Contributor program.
Governance
The 14-member Executive Committee governs the WLA. Delegates of the WLA biennial General Meeting elect nine of the Executive Committee members, including the President.
In case of a vacancy during the two-year term, the Executive Committee appoints a member from the same region as that of the departing Executive Committee member.
The five other Executive Committee members are appointed by the five regional lottery associations:
Association des Lotteries d'Afrique
Association des Lotteries d'Afrique
Asia Pacific Lottery Association Limited
Asia Pacific Lottery Association Limited
Corporación Iberoamericana de LoterÃas y Apuestas del Estado
Corporación Iberoamericana de LoterÃas y Apuestas del Estado
European State Lotteries and Toto Association
European State Lotteries and Toto Association
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
The WLA Executive Committee appoints the Senior Vice President and Vice President of the Association.
The WLA Executive Director reports to the WLA Executive Committee and is based in Lausanne with four staff members.
One other staff member is based in the Montreal, Canada office.
Play for Society
Every year, our industry generates huge funds which support good causes in the areas of: arts and culture, education, the environment, healthcare, and sports.
Our raison d’être is to positively impact global societies. Without this assistance, many worthy projects would simply not exist.
Play for Society was begun in 2020, to share and promote the important contribution our members, and industry make to society. Discover the important difference our members make to people, communities and societies around the world.
Check out our dedicated Play for Society section
World Lottery Summit biennial event
The WLA World Lottery Summit (WLS) is our landmark biennial event, organized together with a local host lottery. Attracting between 800 and 1500 attendees, it is considered as the largest event for the regulated lottery and sports betting industry, and features:
- Comprehensive business program with expert industry and external speakers
- Trade show, showcasing the latest products and services of industry suppliers
- Social program that offers participants a flavor of the host city
Visit the WLS section to find out about WLS 2026 in Sydney, Australia and to discover past events.
