Oregon Lottery Earns Highest Certification in Responsible Gaming
RaspaPro Summary
The Oregon Lottery has received the World Lottery Association's (WLA) highest Level Four certification for its Responsible Gambling/Safer Play program for the third consecutive time. This "best in class" designation is valid for three years, recognizing its commitment to player protection since first certified in 2018.
Key points
- •Third consecutive Level Four certification from the WLA, the highest international recognition.
- •Designation as "best in class" for its Responsible Gambling/Safer Play program for three years.
- •First certified in 2018, demonstrating over eight years of commitment to player protection.
- •Program includes research, staff training, and "Always On" advertising for player tools.
- •The WLA serves 167 state-authorized lotteries and organizations from over 89 countries.
Why it matters
This certification assures players that the Oregon Lottery prioritizes their well-being, implementing robust safeguards and resources. It reflects a commitment to a safe playing environment through continuous improvement and player protection initiatives.
Official release
Salem, Ore. – For the third time in a row, the Oregon Lottery has received the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) highest level of certification for its Responsible Gambling/Safer Play program. The certification of Oregon Lottery’s program is a “best in class” designation for a three-year period.
WLA Level Four Certification for Responsible Gambling is the highest level of responsible gambling certification recognized internationally. The Oregon Lottery was one of the first lotteries in the U.S. to reach this level, first being certified in 2018. Receiving WLA Level Four Certification represents the highest standard of commitment to player protection, demonstrating that an organization has fully embedded responsible gambling principles into its governance, operations, and culture.
“Maintaining our WLA Level Four certification for more than eight years demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement in Safer Play,” said Mike Wells, director of the Oregon Lottery. “To keep pace with a fast-evolving gambling market, we have responded with innovation and will continue to focus on trust with our players.”
The WLA is recognized as the global authority on the lottery business. It serves the interests of 167 state-authorized lotteries world-wide and gaming organizations from more than 89 countries on six continents. The WLA’s Responsible Gaming Principles and Framework is a certification program that outlines lotteries’ level of commitment to corporate social responsibility and responsible gaming. It allows for cultural and regional differences and is designed to complement and improve the safeguards that individual lottery operators have in place. Oregon Lottery’s program has several unique and impactful focus areas, including the following:
- Investment in research to identify opportunities to support those just beginning to experience gambling harms and those affected by someone else’s gambling.
- Lottery staff and retailer training that includes self-care strategies for those charged with the important work of promoting Safer Play.
- “Always On” Safer Play specific advertising to engage players with tools and connect them to help.
Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned $17.8 billion for economic development, public education, outdoor school, state parks, veteran services, and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery or to read the Responsible Gaming Impacts Report, visit www.oregonlottery.org.
Contact:
Melanie Mesaros
Oregon Lottery
971-719-0464
Melanie.Mesaros@lottery.oregon.gov
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