Chinese sports lottery provider 500.com been accepted as an associate member and Gold Contributor to the World Lottery Association (“WLA”) Summit 2014 in Rome, Italy which will take place on November 2-5, 2014.
The WLA is a member-based organization to advance the interests of state-authorized lotteries. The WLA has members from more than 80 countries covering six continents. All members must adhere to the strictest standards of social responsibility and corporate transparency, accountability and professionalism. Annual revenue from WLA members exceeds US$200 billion.
Mr. Jim Yu, Vice President of500.com commented, “We are extremely pleased to announce that 500.com is joining the WLA as an associate member and Gold Contributor to the WLA Summit 2014 in Rome next month. Our acceptance demonstrates our world-class expertise and professionalism in the global lottery industry and our commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and transparency that companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange are known for. The WLA is the ideal platform for the Company to share its knowledge and experience with the international community gathered at the summit. “
The Company became an associate member of the Asia Pacific Lottery Association (“APLA”) in April 2014 and a Silver Sponsor of the APLA Annual Regional Conference which will be held in October 2014.