Tag Archives: European Lotteries (EL)

At a colloquium held in Belgium, European Lotteries (EL) underscored the importance of lotteries for Europe’s society and its ‘cultural heritage’. The conference was organised with the help of Belgium’s national lottery under the auspice of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU, and hosted Her Royal Highness Princess Claire of Belgium. A key highlight from the platform …

To commemorate today’s (15 April) EU Sport Integrity Day, European Lotteries (EL) has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting against match-fixing across the region.  The EL is the umbrella organisation that represents national lottery operators in more than 40 European countries. According to the organisation, in 2022 all money invested back into society by all of its members amounted to over …

The European Lotteries (EL) has revealed that just over €22bn was contributed to society by all its members in 2022. A year-on-year growth of a little over 11%, the figure has been described as the most important outcome of EL’s 17th consecutive report on the lottery sector in Europe, which compiles data gathered from the 68 EL members in 2022.  …

Despite heavy competition in many markets from the private sector, state-backed and affiliated lottery companies are no strangers to sports betting. In fact, the market contributes greatly to lotteries’ charitable contributions. This is what Arjan van ‘t Veer, Secretary General of the European Lotteries (EL), explained to SBC alongside newly elected President of the association Romana Girandon. Does EL value …

Traditionally a state-operated area of pan-European gambling, the lottery sector has seen an influx of private companies taking over national lottery contracts and the good causes funding responsibilities that come with them. For Romana Girandon, newly elected President of the European Lotteries (EL) and CEO of Loterija Slovenije, sustainability and ethical standards should be the focal point for any business …

Genius Sports has confirmed that it will no longer continue commercial operations in Russia and Belarus, as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.  Russia’s unprovoked invasion of its western neighbour has prompted widespread international criticism, including from the public, political and business areas.  By calling an end to its Russian operations – as well as activities in Belarus, …