World Lottery Association re-elects WestLotto chief Andreas Kötter for two years
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The World Lottery Association re-elected WestLotto managing director Andreas Kötter as president for a further two years at its general assembly in Sydney. Kötter first took the role in 2024 and leads an association of more than 160 state-licensed gambling providers across 90 countries.
The World Lottery Association re-elected WestLotto managing director Andreas Kötter as president for a further two years at its general assembly in Sydney. Kötter became the first German to hold the post when he took office in 2024.
The association represents more than 160 state-licensed gambling providers in 90 countries. It sets standards for consumer protection and cyber security and works with authorities against illegal gambling.
Gambling companies across all products and continents generate revenue of several hundred billion euros a year. Lotteries are the most widespread form of gambling worldwide.
Kötter said jackpots were growing in the US and UK, while Asia was at the forefront of using new technologies.