{"id":16380,"date":"2026-01-19T09:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T12:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=16380"},"modified":"2026-04-19T09:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:56:12","slug":"morocco-hosts-2026-european-lotteries-industry-days-showcasing-africas-innovation-across-borders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/morocco-hosts-2026-european-lotteries-industry-days-showcasing-africas-innovation-across-borders","title":{"rendered":"Morocco hosts 2026 European Lotteries Industry Days, showcasing Africa\u2019s innovation across borders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The event will bring together African and European operators to explore collaboration, innovation and sector growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Morocco.- Morocco <\/strong>is set to connect Africa<\/strong> and Europe as it hosts the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry Days<\/strong>, bringing together operators from across both continents. The event aims to foster collaboration<\/strong>, knowledge sharing and innovation across the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheduled for June 7 to 10, 2026 in the city of Marrakech, the event carries the theme \u201cLotteries Bridging Continents\u201d<\/strong>, highlighting the importance of cooperation and sharing best practices between African and European organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is organised by EL in partnership with the National Lottery of Morocco<\/strong> and supported by industry partners including the African Lotteries Association (ALA)<\/strong>, Brightstar Lottery, Scientific Games and Aristocrat Interactive. It provides a platform for discussions<\/strong> on innovation, collaboration and the sector\u2019s impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Romana Girandon<\/strong>, EL President, highlighted the importance of cross-continental collaboration and innovation.<\/strong> “Connecting Europe and Africa is a unique opportunity to address our shared priorities<\/strong>: advancing our positive societal impact, leveraging new technologies, confronting irresponsible and illegal practices and reaffirming national lotteries as a recognisable<\/strong> and trusted driver of public good<\/strong>,” he said according to the EL website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration driving innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delegates are expected to explore how working together strengthens the sector, drives progress<\/strong> and supports shared goals<\/strong> across continents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girandon added: “Under the theme \u2018Lotteries Bridging Continents\u2019, this event is a chance to explore how our collective impact<\/strong> is even stronger when we share ideas, best practices<\/strong> and innovation across borders.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key topics will include advancing societal impact, leveraging new technologies<\/strong> and addressing shared challenges<\/strong> across Europe and Africa. The event is expected to attract senior executives, regulators<\/strong>, technology partners and industry <\/strong>stakeholders eager to exchange ideas on collaboration and sector development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosting the event in Morocco also reinforces the kingdom\u2019s role as a hub for regional dialogue and growth<\/strong>. Marrakech\u2019s mix of culture, modern infrastructure and hospitality provides a vibrant setting for discussions shaping the future <\/strong>of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is open to EL members, with sessions, networking<\/strong> and showcases designed to connect Europe and Africa through collaboration. This makes the 2026 EL Industry Days in Morocco a landmark <\/strong>event in cross-continental cooperation that celebrates teamwork <\/strong>and advances the broader public good.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Morocco launches Gamification Lab to strengthen start-ups and drive Africa\u2019s gaming growth<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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