{"id":18133,"date":"2026-02-16T12:48:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=18133"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:56:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T11:56:54","slug":"lonaci-leads-sub-saharan-africa-with-world-lottery-association-level-3-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/lonaci-leads-sub-saharan-africa-with-world-lottery-association-level-3-certification","title":{"rendered":"LONACI leads Sub-Saharan Africa with World Lottery Association Level\u202f3 certification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Lottery of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire also renews ISO\u202f9001:2015, reinforcing governance, quality management and player protection standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.- The National Lottery of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire (LONACI)<\/strong> has officially raised the bar in Sub\u2011Saharan Africa after securing the World Lottery Association (WLA) <\/strong>Level\u202f3 Responsible Gaming certification and renewing its ISO\u202f9001:2015 Quality Management certificate, marking a major step forward in governance<\/strong>, compliance and player protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dual certifications <\/strong>were formally presented at LONACI Studios in Marcory\u2011Bi\u00e9try on February 12, an official<\/strong> event attended by senior officials, quality managers and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of LONACI and President of the African Lotteries Association (ALA), said: \u201cThese certificates reflect our commitment to good governance, player protection<\/strong>, risk management and respect for international standards<\/strong>. They dedicate a modern LONACI, credible, responsible and resolutely geared towards excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certifications cement LONACI leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The WLA Level\u202f3 Responsible Gaming certification <\/strong>confirms that LONACI has implemented structured programmes to protect players, prevent excessive play and mitigate risk, positioning it as a regional leader <\/strong>under the WLA framework. Meanwhile, the ISO\u202f9001:2015 renewal<\/strong> validates that LONACI\u2019s quality management systems meet internationally recognised standards for organisational control, traceability and continuous improvement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, the dual certifications reinforce LONACI\u2019s credibility<\/strong> with regulators, commercial partners and players, establishing it as a benchmark<\/strong> for responsible gaming and operational excellence across Sub\u2011Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an industry facing increasing scrutiny on player protection and transparent governance, LONACI\u2019s achievements<\/strong> signal its commitment to operating at the highest international standards, aligning commercial performance<\/strong> with best-in-class practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By securing these recognitions, LONACI solidifies its role as a model <\/strong>for the lottery sector, demonstrating leadership in governance, quality assurance<\/strong> and player protection across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire announces plans to expand lottery coverage and introduce digital loyalty program<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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