West African lottery operators strengthen regional cooperation at UEMOA summit in Benin
National lottery and PMU operators meet in Cotonou, Benin to discuss cooperation, innovation and long-term sector development.
Benin.- National lottery operators from across the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region are meeting in Cotonou, Benin this week as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration and support innovation in the sector.
The 23rd UEMOA regional lottery meeting officially opened on May 4 at the headquarters of the National Lottery of Benin (LNB) in Cotonou and will continue through to May 8. The opening ceremony was followed by Committee of Experts meetings held at the organisation’s conference facilities.
The gathering brings together national lottery companies and Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) operators from across the UEMOA bloc, highlighting continued regional coordination among state-backed gaming organisations in Francophone West Africa.
The National Lottery of Ivory Coast (LONACI) is among the key participants at the regional gathering, with an Ivorian delegation led by Check Oumar Diarra, adviser to Director General Dramane Coulibaly, attending the event. LONACI said: “This edition aims to strengthen cooperation between member structures.”
LONACI added that participants intend to “consolidate existing gains while exploring new avenues of innovation to contribute to the development of an integrated, dynamic and supportive socio-economic space for the benefit of populations.”
The meeting highlights ongoing cooperation efforts among lottery operators in the region, as several African markets continue exploring operational modernisation, digitalisation and expanded player engagement strategies.
The gathering also serves as a forum for discussing cooperation, innovation and long-term development within the regional lottery sector.
