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Havas Wins Big with Lotto.com Creative Agency of Record Appointment

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3 years ago

September 14, 2022

New “Welcome to WINever” campaign from Havas is the first-ever brand campaign for Lotto.com

NEW YORK and JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lotto.com, the first digital platform for ordering lottery tickets on any device, with no app download or deposit required, has appointed Havas as its first creative agency of record following a competitive pitch process. Havas will be responsible for elevating Lotto.com’s awareness across the country and launching the platform’s first-ever brand campaign.

“We’ve seen how fast Lotto.com has grown across the United States – from starting as a licensed lottery courier in New Jersey to the recent announcement of its expansion of operations to New York, Texas, and Colorado – Lotto.com is rapidly reaching new customers across the country,” said Tim Maleeny, Havas New York President and Chief Strategy Officer for Havas North America. “We’re thrilled to be their agency of record and showcase their brand as they transform the industry.”

With Lotto.com, players in select states can order lottery tickets and check results at any time, day or night. With this in mind, Havas created the brand platform “Welcome to WINever” to creatively showcase how any moment has the potential to be life changing with just a few taps on a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

“We all know the feeling of having a ticket for that week’s big game and letting yourself get lost in all the things you would do and buy if you won,” said Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com Inc. “With the continued growth of online and mobile transactions throughout the country, the Lotto.com framework helps reach new lottery players where they are to generate incremental funds for state lotteries and the beneficiaries they support. We’re proud to partner with Havas at such an exciting and pivotal time for Lotto.com.”

Inspired by the mundane moments when most people would love to be doing something far more interesting, “Welcome to WINever” flips the script with Lotto.com as the spark that turns the prosaic into potential for millions – making what feels surreal very real for the winners. Crazy cats, dancing dead, and a flabbergasted flamingo headline a Lotto.com world that makes any moment instantly unforgettable.

The fun extends into out-of-home and digital with location-specific, headline-driven executions that remind office workers they can “win between taking this offline and circling back”, or subway riders to “win between your ex’s place and your next’s place”.

“Lotto.com is revolutionizing the industry and we are excited to be a part of it,” said Dan Lucey, Chief Creative Officer of Havas New York. “We are taking a traditional, decades-old practice and displaying it in a fresh, modern way. There is no platform on the market like Lotto.com and our creative campaign shows that.”

The agency will roll out a fully-integrated creative campaign across TV, social media, digital, and out-of-home throughout the month of September. Click here to watch.

About Havas Group
Havas is one of the world’s largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in more than 100 countries and operates through its three business units covering all communication activities. Havas Group’s mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. To better anticipate client needs, Havas has adopted a fully integrated model through its 60+ Havas Villages around the world. In these Villages, creative, media and healthcare & wellness teams work together, ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. We are committed to building a diverse culture where everybody feels they belong, can be themselves, thrive and grow. Havas Group integrated into Vivendi in December 2017. Further information about Havas Group is available on the company’s website: havasgroup.com.

ABOUT LOTTO.COM INC.
Headquartered in New Jersey, Lotto.com Inc. is the first digital platform for ordering lottery tickets on any device, requiring no app download or deposit. Offering a secure, convenient and contactless way to order official state lottery tickets, the platform enables players to manually select lucky numbers or use the Quick Pick lucky number generator. As a courier facilitating user participation in U.S. state lotteries, Lotto.com also helps drive lottery proceeds which support education, parks, emergency responders, veterans’ health, and other important services. Lotto.com is currently available in New Jersey, New York, Colorado and Texas, with plans to expand to other states in the U.S. in the near future.

MEDIA CONTACT
Lotto.com
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Duelbits unveil Ivory Coast legend Salomon Kalou as Football Ambassador ahead of Africa Cup of Nations 2025

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7 hours ago

December 3, 2025

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Leading igaming operator Duelbits has today announced Ivory Coast & Chelsea legend Salomon Kalou as its latest Football Ambassador. Kalou, who won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with his country in 2015, will share his tips, insights and experience with Duelbits’ global customer base across the entire tournament.

During his playing career, the Ivorian who won 93 caps for his country, also won the Premier League and Champions League with Chelsea and had successful stints playing in Netherlands, France, Germany & Brazil. He joins an established list of partners with Duelbits that includes Professional Fighters League (PFL), Michael Bisping & Battle of the Beasts.

Salomon Kalou said of the partnership “I’m excited to be working with Duelbits for AFCON. This kind of partnership is a first for me so I’m enthusiastic to work with them as they look to connect with fans across Africa for what is sure to be a brilliant tournament.”

Jasper Hoekert, Chief Marketing Officer for Duelbits, echoed the sentiments “AFCON is a key event in the football calendar, and we’re thrilled to have a partner of Salomon’s stature as part of the team. He’ll provide our players with valuable insights and memorable content that is sure to enhance the football betting experience during the tournament.”

Alongside his punditry for SuperSport, Kalou will provide weekly blogs with AFCON betting insights, social media activations and work on exclusive giveaways with Duelbits as they ramp up their football output ahead of what promises to be a massive 2026.

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Strategic partnership: GKL opts for complete solution from adesso

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December 3, 2025

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GKL Gemeinsame Klassenlotterie der Länder (A.ö.R.) is taking the next major step in its digital transformation. The company has awarded the contract for its new lottery system to IT service provider adesso. In a Europe-wide tender process, adesso won out over international competitors with its comprehensive package of solutions.

At the heart of the partnership is the development and implementation of a completely new lottery system based on adesso’s own LotteryForce platform. The solution is complemented by a high-performance customer relationship management system based on Salesforce technology and secure, future-proof hosting on the adesso business cloud, operated in Germany. Ongoing IT operations will be handled by a specialised application management team from adesso.

The project volume amounts to around 32 million euros. The contract between the two partners will run for a period of 15 years.

Future-proof platform for a traditional lottery format

GKL Gemeinsame Klassenlotterie der Länder (A.ö.R.) is a lottery provider supported by all 16 German federal states, and is also the organiser of the NKL and SKL lotteries. Following the modernisation of its core technical system, GKL is repositioning its platform for the coming years with the aim of optimising processes, providing better support for sales partners and further developing the customer experience.

“In adesso, we have found a partner who understands our industry, knows our structures and has the technological expertise to deliver an integrated, end-to-end solution,” says Jörg Scheidhammer, CIO at GKL. “Not only does adesso offer the best technology, but it also provides a team that will support us holistically on our journey over the next 15 years.”

Setting a course for the lottery’s future

The first project phase will begin in January 2026. Going forward, sales partners are also set to benefit from the new platform. Innovative enhancements such as new game concepts will be integrated into the system, with initial concepts already in planning.

Marc Lorek, Vice President, Lottery Development, adesso SE, says: “The platform will be at the cutting edge of technology, while also setting new standards in terms of customer loyalty, performance and scalability.” Andreas Luckmann, Vice President, Lottery Consulting & Sales, adesso SE, adds: “This marks a whole new beginning for GKL and a flagship project for us. It will see us establishing ourselves as a key strategic partner in the European lottery market.”

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More Draws, More Chances to Win: The UAE Lottery Celebrates Its First Anniversary With Weekly Lucky Day Draws!

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December 3, 2025

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To mark its 1st anniversary, The UAE Lottery, operated by the Game LLC, revealed an exciting evolution of its flagship Lucky Day Draw, which has now been upgraded to a weekly format, giving players more opportunities to participate and win remarkable prizes every week.

Starting November 29, 2025, the Lucky Day draw now takes place every Saturday at 8:30 PM GST, turning the weekend into a date with life-changing prizes and creating new weekly traditions for players across the UAE.

Adding to the excitement of the new weekly draws, the second prize is now increased from AED 1 million to a massive AED 5 million, opening the door to even more life-changing wins. This enhancement reinforces The UAE Lottery’s commitment to elevating the game experience and keeping players engaged through new and dynamic formats, ensuring that every draw brings hope and the possibility of realizing dreams across the nation.

The rules of participation remain unchanged: for AED 50 per ticket, players can enter the Lucky Day Draw for a chance to win:

· The Grand Prize of AED 30 million
· The 2nd Prize of AED 5 million
· The 3rd Prize of AED 100,000
· The 4th Prize of AED 1,000
· The 5th Prize of AED 100

Additionally, with the same ticket, players automatically enter the weekly Lucky Chance Raffle where three guaranteed winners will each win AED 100,000 every week.

Commenting on the new update, Scott Burton, Commercial Gaming Director at The UAE Lottery, said, “As we celebrate a successful first year of operations, our mission remains the same: to bring joy and life-changing opportunities to players across the UAE. This change comes as a result of listening to our players and a careful review of their interest levels. So, when they asked for more opportunities to play, we made it happen. With weekly draws now in place, every Saturday will be someone’s Lucky Day, and that’s what makes this milestone so special.”

Interest in The UAE Lottery continues to build, with players nationwide showing increasing enthusiasm for all the draws in the portfolio, and a growing sense of anticipation around every new opportunity to win.

Since its launch, The UAE Lottery has brought together players from across the UAE, and has celebrated more than 100,000 winners, claiming over AED 147 million in prizes. With the move to weekly draws, the dream of winning just got closer than ever.

The final draw under the previous format took place on November 29, with ticket sales for the new weekly game opening later that same evening at 8:30 PM.

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