The world lottery association (WLA) represents the state-authorized lotteries that raise funds for a wide variety of charitable purposes. Its members span 80 countries and five continents and represent a variety of business models. The WLA also supports the industry through research and education programs. Its responsibilities include monitoring and reporting on responsible gaming, which includes efforts to educate individuals about the risks of excessive gambling.

The organization works to stay ahead of the trends that affect the sector, which helps keep its members informed and ensures the integrity of the lottery industry. It provides valuable resources, such as best practice guidelines and regulatory frameworks. It also offers training and conferences for its members, which is a great way to share information and best practices with colleagues from around the world.

Another important role of the WLA is to promote responsible gaming through its activities, and encourage its members to support the same. For example, it maintains a key database called the Overview of Illegal Lottery and Betting Operations, which tracks the legal, judicial, and commercial status of these operations in each country.

The WLA also hosts a series of seminars, in conjunction with its regional associations, on topics ranging from security to sports betting. Its WLA Academy program, which offers specialized training courses for its members, has been expanded to include online webinars on the latest trends in the industry. It also has a scholarship program to help participants afford these specialized educational opportunities.