{"id":21874,"date":"2026-04-01T04:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=21874"},"modified":"2026-04-19T07:03:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:03:47","slug":"lottery-sector-across-europe-gathers-momentum-ahead-of-el-industry-days-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/lottery-sector-across-europe-gathers-momentum-ahead-of-el-industry-days-in-morocco","title":{"rendered":"Lottery sector across Europe gathers momentum ahead of EL Industry Days in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

European Lotteries President invites member lotteries to Morocco event as preparations build for June industry gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Morocco.- President of European Lotteries<\/strong> (EL), Romana Girandon, has invited member lotteries to Morocco <\/strong>for the 2026 EL Industry Days as preparations for the event continue to gather pace across the international lottery sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by European Lotteries, the EL Industry Days will take place from June 7 to 10, 2026 in Marrakech and is expected to bring together national lottery operators, regulators<\/strong> and major industry partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry partners and technology providers<\/strong> supporting the event include Scientific Games, Brightstar Lottery and Aristocrat Interactive, highlighting the growing role of digital platforms and technology in modern lottery operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the official invitation to the event, Girandon said: \u201cConnecting Europe and Africa is a unique opportunity to address our shared priorities: advancing our positive societal impact<\/strong>, leveraging new technologies, confronting irresponsible and illegal practices and reaffirming national lotteries as a recognisable and trusted driver of public good.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Girandon also serves as Chief Executive of Loterija Slovenije, Slovenia\u2019s national lottery operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 edition will be hosted by the National Lottery of Morocco, marking a significant moment for collaboration and knowledge exchange<\/strong> between European and African lottery operators as organisations across the continent modernise systems and expand digital offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held under the theme \u201cLotteries Bridging Continents,\u201d the programme is expected to focus on responsible gaming, technology innovation and strategies to address illegal gambling markets.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Morocco hosts 2026 European Lotteries Industry Days, showcasing Africa\u2019s innovation across borders<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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