{"id":3651,"date":"2025-06-04T04:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=3651"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:32:59","slug":"cote-divoire-national-lottery-lonaci-rolls-out-four-cutting-edge-virtual-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/cote-divoire-national-lottery-lonaci-rolls-out-four-cutting-edge-virtual-games","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire national lottery LONACI rolls out four cutting-edge virtual games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LONACI ramps up digital gaming with new virtual games designed to thrill different types of players and give back to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.- <strong>LONACI<\/strong>, the national lottery operator in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, has made a bold move to electrify the country&#8217;s digital gaming scene. It has officially launched four new virtual games, unveiled in the region of Koumassi this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new additions can be accessed via LONACI&#8217;s online platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixed odds betting and virtual racing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest titles focus on <strong>fixed-odds betting<\/strong>, offering wagers on numbers, colours, or thrilling combinations of both. LONACI has also entered the virtual racetrack with <strong>animated greyhound races<\/strong>, giving punters a fast-paced alternative to traditional lottery draws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diarra Cheik Oumar<\/strong>, LONACI&#8217;s marketing director, was enthusiastic about the game release, emphasising the operator&#8217;s ongoing mission to meet the diverse entertainment preferences of Ivorian players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of the games, LONACI aims to give tailored experiences for every category of player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How winnings are calculated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The operator said the winnings are calculated based on the player&#8217;s stake and odds, delivering a punch of suspense with every play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond the excitement of personal wins, there&#8217;s a bigger game at play, the <strong>betterment of society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LONACI&#8217;s impact stretches beyond screens and scratch cards. Through the <strong>LONACI Foundation<\/strong>, a portion of lottery revenue directly supports vital social initiatives across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oumar explained that by participating in the lottery, players indirectly contribute to social work initiatives that benefit society at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rollout of these games is just the latest in LONACI&#8217;s growing portfolio. From scratch cards and casino tickets to sports betting and number-based games, the lottery&#8217;s expansive catalogue ensures every type of player finds their niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With innovation at its core and community at its heart, LONACI&#8217;s latest move signals a dynamic new chapter for gaming in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, one that promises thrills, wins and a positive social footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/06\/Shacks-Evolution-Stduios-logo-1024x736-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href='https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/shacks-evolution-and-betway-africa-join-forces-to-shake-up-africas-gaming-scene'>Shacks Evolution and Betway Africa join forces to shake up Africa&#8217;s gaming scene<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONACI ramps up digital gaming with new virtual games designed to thrill different types of players and give back to the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2396,"featured_media":3655,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"LONACI, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire's national lottery operator, has significantly expanded its digital gaming portfolio by launching four new virtual games, including fixed-odds betting and virtual greyhound racing. This strategic move aims to diversify entertainment options for Ivorian players while reinforcing the operator's commitment to social responsibility through the LONACI Foundation.","focusai_entities":"LONACI, Diarra Cheik Oumar, LONACI Foundation, Shacks Evolution, Betway Africa","focusai_location":"C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Koumassi, Africa","focusai_target_profile":"ceo_executive (0.9), regulator (0.9), compliance_legal (0.8), operator_casino (0.9), product_ux (0.8), tech_data (0.7), marketing_crm (0.8), payments_fraud_aml (0.7), investor_analyst (0.9), supplier_vendor (0.9), journalist_researcher (0.9)","focusai_suggestions":[{"label":"Digital Expansion ROI","query":"What is the projected Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) contribution from these new virtual games and fixed-odds betting verticals to LONACI's overall NGR in the next fiscal year, and what is the anticipated return on investment for this digital expansion?"},{"label":"Regulatory Framework Impact","query":"How will the introduction of virtual racing and fixed-odds betting influence the existing regulatory compliance and governance frameworks for iGaming in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, particularly concerning responsible gambling and player protection?"}],"footnotes":""},"categories":[60021,60012],"tags":[74],"class_list":["post-3651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-igaming-news","category-west-africa","tag-lottery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2396"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3651"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3666,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3651\/revisions\/3666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}