Fira Barcelona Gran Via,

19–21 January 2026

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The World Gaming Week Agenda

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Emerging Market Growth: Building Responsible African and Latin American Lotteries

19 Jan 2026
CC5.2
Innovating Lotteries Conference

What are the regulatory developments and priorities unique to Latin American and African nations? How can regulators, local operators and international operators co-operate to embed responsible and enjoyable lottery experiences for players? What are the localised cultural and political forces international operators need to be aware of, such as developing technological and mobile infrastructure, unique marketing mechanisms and player behaviours for effective localisation?

Speakers
Dawid Muller, COO - Sizekhaya
Jodi Scholtz, National Commissioner - National Lotteries Commission, South Africa
Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President, Latin America, Caribbean & Spain - Gaming Labs
Rafael Halila, Technical (Legal) Director - LOTTOPAR (State Lottery of Paraná)
Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director - Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling