The LNB received an award during the World Lottery Summit 2024 in Paris.
El Salvador.- The National Lottery of Beneficence of El Salvador (LNB) was honored with a recognition for its leadership in responsible gaming practices during the World Lottery Summit 2024. The event was organized by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and took place from October 21 to 24 in Paris.
During a ceremony held at the Summit, the president of the LNB, Javier Milián, received the distinction. The institution highlighted: "This award reflects the efforts that the entire LNB family makes, achieving a solid and reliable institution that responds to the commercial, technological, and social challenges typical of state lotteries."
In 2023, the institution launched the "Responsible Gaming" campaign based on the seven principles of responsible gaming established by the WLA. The initiative prioritizes the well-being of players and their families, promoting healthy entertainment and minimizing the risks associated with gambling addiction.
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"The recognition from the WLA is an honor that motivates us to continue improving and providing ethical and safe entertainment, as well as continuing to bring benefits to thousands of Salvadorans. We maintain the commitment to always act with transparency, ethics, and best practices, demonstrating that El Salvador is also a benchmark in the global state lottery industry," the LNB conveyed.
This year, the National Lottery of Beneficence of El Salvador became the official sponsor of the Clausura Tournament 2024 of the Copa Tigo Sports. In a press conference, Yamil Bukele, Ad Honorem president of the National Institute of Sports (INDES) and the Salvadoran Basketball Federation (FESABAL), presented the details of the tournament.
The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) invited participation in the webinar on the "Certification Process of the WLA Responsible Gaming Framework", which will take place on Thursday, November 14.
This event, organized in collaboration with the WLA and DigitalRG, aims to delve into the certification process of the WLA Responsible Gaming Framework.
The operation of Fontana Leisure Parks & Casino at the Clark Freeport Zone has been suspended indefinitely.
The Philippines.- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has executed a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club, Inc. (FRCCI), effective immediately, for failing to meet their financial and contractual obligations to the state-owned firm.
Due to this, operations at the 300-hectare leisure park and casino complex in Pampanga have been suspended indefinitely.
In a Facebook post, the CDS said: “CDC issued the CDO due to the numerous violations committed by FDC, including failure to meet financial obligations, non-fulfilment of commitments under the Lease Agreement, and non-compliance with the Fire Code and National Building Code, among others.”
According to the news outlet Rappler, Fontana had already received a similar order from the CDC in December 2016 due to a pending investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) into alleged unlicensed gaming operations and the employment of illegal foreigners. However, the CDC notified Fontana that it could resume operations of all its facilities in the same month.
Another cease and desist order was issued on May 20, 2020, for the alleged illegal operation of a medical facility centre for Chinese patients in one of the Fontana villas. The suspension was then lifted less than two weeks later.
The closure of Fontana reportedly affects over 500 employees, including 346 from the resort and 229 from the casino.
