World Lottery Association re-elects WestLotto CEO for another term
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The World Lottery Association re-elected WestLotto chief executive Andreas Kötter as president for a second two-year term at its general assembly in Sydney. Alessandro Paciucci, Brightstar Lottery’s senior vice-president for Italy lottery operations, was confirmed as an executive committee member.
The World Lottery Association’s general assembly re-elected WestLotto chief executive Andreas Kötter as president for a second two-year term in Sydney. Alessandro Paciucci, Brightstar Lottery’s senior vice-president for Italy lottery operations, was confirmed as a member of the association’s executive committee.
The association represents more than 160 state-authorised gaming operators from 90 countries. Its work includes consumer protection, cybersecurity and tackling illegal gambling, as well as promoting shared standards and exchanges between members.
Kötter took office at the association’s Paris assembly in October 2024, becoming the first German to hold the presidency. He succeeded American Rebecca Paul.
His re-election came during the World Lottery Summit, held in Sydney from 9 to 12 November and organised with Australian operator The Lottery Corporation. The summit brings lottery participants together to discuss market developments and common challenges.
Discussing international trends, Kötter referred to large jackpots in the US and UK, Asia’s use of new technology and German experience of cooperation between operators. His examples included Eurojackpot and the first international cooperation for instant lotteries.