Evoplay to Attend EL/WLA Responsible Gaming & Sustainability Seminar in Milan

Evoplay will participate in the EL/WLA Responsible Gaming & Sustainability Seminar 2026, taking place in Milan on September 16-18. Organised by Sisal S.p.A., the event brings together regulators, academics, and lottery professionals to review emerging standards and discuss practical advances in responsible gaming and sustainability across the sector.

Setting the Stage: EL/WLA Seminar Overview

The European Lotteries (EL) and World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming & Sustainability Seminar 2026 convenes a cross-section of industry stakeholders at a critical time for the lottery and gaming sector. This year’s agenda, shaped by both regulatory shifts and evolving societal expectations, centres on how sustainability and safer gambling practices are interpreted, benchmarked, and advanced among state lotteries and platform providers. Sisal S.p.A.—a leading Italian gaming operator—acts as host, reinforcing Italy’s profile as a European centre for regulatory leadership in the lottery market.

Key Topics: Responsible Gaming, Sustainability, and Industry Standards

The seminar will cover the latest changes in responsible gaming guidelines, as well as the integration of sustainability into core business decisions. Sessions are set to explore:

• Early insights into new responsible gaming standards for the lottery sector
• Practical impacts and implementation challenges for both operators and suppliers
• The intersection of mental health and gambling harm
• How sustainability is moving from PR language to a revenue and growth driver

Several key speakers will headline discussion tracks:

“Empathy Engineering not only improves player protection but can also change the operator’s internal culture.” — Dr Michael Wohl, Carleton University

Dr Néstor Szerman, President of the World Association on Dual Disorders, will address the overlaps between gambling harm and mental health. Professor Paolo Taticchi (UCL) will argue that sustainability is no longer a compliance exercise, but increasingly ties into commercial success, profitability, and long-term resilience.

Evoplay’s Focus: Learning and Engagement

Evoplay representatives are set to attend the full seminar, engaging with both content and the wider lottery ecosystem. As an exhibitor and observer, Evoplay aims to benchmark its own responsible gaming framework against upcoming standards highlighted during the event. As the regulatory climate tightens and social expectations rise, exchanges on what works—whether in detection, player support, or internal governance—are vital for platform suppliers and B2B partners striving to stay compliant and competitive.

Strategic Importance for B2B Lottery and Gaming Providers

For B2B suppliers like Evoplay, events such as the EL/WLA Responsible Gaming & Sustainability Seminar offer a practical forum for understanding how responsible gaming is being measured and regulated, not just in Italy but globally. Insights gained at the event will inform product development, platform design, and client advisory services. This is particularly relevant as new standards can directly impact technical interfaces, reporting processes, and the alignment of lottery content with regulated responsible gaming frameworks.

Regulatory and Industry Context in Italy and Beyond

Milan’s selection as host city underlines Italy’s status as an influential market for both lottery operation and regulatory best practice. The role of Sisal S.p.A. extends beyond event logistics, reflecting its leadership in promoting responsible gaming domestically and within the broader European context. For those working across regulation and b2b partnerships, monitoring how these standards are set and adopted at the EL/WLA level will shape both compliance costs and supplier positioning for years ahead.

Outlook: Preparing for Next-Generation Standards

Engagement with the EL/WLA Responsible Gaming & Sustainability Seminar enables Evoplay and its peers to anticipate regulatory shifts, network with key institutional and academic voices, and reinforce their commitment to sustainability and player welfare principles. The lessons taken from Milan will likely define the next round of platform enhancements and inform client-facing advisory across the lottery vertical.