Scientific Games

Mar 13, 2025

Scientific Games Advances Responsible Gaming Global Leadership with World Lottery Association Re-Certification

Company’s Worldwide Operations and Technology Continue to Focus on Healthy Play

ATLANTA – March 13, 2025 – Scientific Games continues leadership as a responsible gaming company by achieving re-certification for the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment for its global operations and technology. With operations spanning five continents and serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games was once again awarded the prestigious certification from WLA following an extensive independent, international auditing process.

“We commend Scientific Games for unwavering dedication to responsible gaming continuous improvement through a commitment to education and awareness programs for operators and players, as well as ongoing and meaningful stakeholder engagement,” said Mélissa Azam, Senior Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for the World Lottery Association. “Scientific Games has championed best-in-class integration of responsible gaming research and tools into online platforms. This reflects a thorough understanding of the company’s responsibilities as a gaming supplier committed to harm minimization and ethical gaming practices.”

Notably, the recertification assessment reported that Scientific Games has globally demonstrated a strong commitment to responsible gaming practices with an approach embedded in the day-to-day execution of product development and sales efforts. The assessment indicated that the company meets and exceeds the minimum WLA Responsible Gaming certification requirements.

In 2015, Scientific Games was among the first in the world to achieve WLA certification as a responsible gaming supplier at its European operations. The company earned multiple re-certifications over the years. WLA awarded the company’s initial global certification in 2022 following the launch of its award-winning Healthy Play responsible gaming program. Healthy Play provides lotteries with science-backed tools, features, best practices and technology to increase responsible play by improving ‘lottery literacy’ among all stakeholders.

“Scientific Games celebrates our WLA global re-certification as it re-affirms our steadfast commitment to responsible gaming innovation and ethical business practice across our operations and technology,” said Pat McHugh, Scientific Games CEO. “We are dedicated to advancing our Healthy Play program so that we can continue to give our lottery customers tools and best practices to strengthen the impact of their responsible gaming efforts by cultivating greater public trust through increased lottery literacy.”

WLA’s responsible gaming certification framework includes research, employee programs, product and service development, remote wagering channels (including iLottery), advertising and marketing communications, client awareness, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games is a global leader in retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services that drive profits for government-sponsored lottery and sports betting programs. From enterprise gaming platforms to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We are industry pioneers in instant games, data analytics, retail solutions and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships since 1973, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, performance and unwavering security to responsibly propel the industry forward. For more information, visit scientificgames.com.

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