There’s an old Greek saying that goes, “In hospitality, the chief thing is the good will”. We have no doubt our gathering in Rhodes this October will reflect the tremendous good will of our Greek hosts from OPAP as well as our colleagues and friends from around the world.

“Sharing the Values of Fortune” is a befitting title for the 2008 World Lottery Association’s Convention and Trade Show. In our fast-moving world, the complexities of running our lottery businesses increase every day. Consumers, players, governments, suppliers and lottery operators all share the challenge of building a sustainable, entertaining and responsible gaming environment.