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Book Your WLA 2010 Trade
Show or Sponsorship Package Online Now! Tatts
Lotteries Golden Casket
and the World Lottery Association (WLA) announce that trade show and
sponsorship bookings for the WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show are now
available online....................Subscribers
Preparations for the WLA
2010 Convention and Trade Show Are Well Underway BRISBANE,
Queensland, Australia (March 9, 2010) -- The WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show
will take place from October 31 through November 5, 2010 in Brisbane,
Australia. Preparations are moving full speed ahead for what promises to be a
world-class event..................Subscribers
APLA
Seminar in Phuket Re-Scheduled to 23-26 August 2010
Dear Seminar Registrants, The
APLA EXCO together with The
Government Lottery Office
(GLO), Thailand, has decided to re-convene the Seminar in Phuket from 23 to
26 Aug 2010. The hotel remains unchanged. The summary programme is
revised as follows:
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23/08/10 (Monday) |
Golf at Red Mountain/City Tour
(morning)
- Opening Dinner (evening)
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24/08/10 (Tuesday) |
Seminar Day 1 |
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25/08/10 (Wednesday) |
Seminar Day 2
- Closing Dinner (evening)
- Phuket Fantasea Show
(evening) |
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26/08/10 (Thursday) |
- Networking Day (morning)
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The detailed revised programme will be posted after we
have re-confirmed the speakers and topics. Registration is re-opened until
August 6, 2010. Organizations who had registered your delegates earlier are
allowed to substitute delegates for the seminar without penalty. Please
inform us if there is any change to the names of your registered delegates.
On behalf of APLA and the Seminar Organising Team, Thank you and best
regards, Shou Hsien Tok Shou Hsien (Ms) Manager, Corporate Planning
Singapore Pools (Pte) Ltd. Tel: + 65 62168 283 Fax: +65 68373 071
Email: TokShouHsien@sgpoolz.com.sg
On behalf of APLA Executive Committee and the seminar organising team, we
look forward to welcoming you to Phuket. SOURCE: APLA Press Release.
Tatts Lotteries
Golden Casket Announce WLA 2010 Registration Opening
BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia (March 5, 2010) --
Tatts Lotteries
Golden Casket, host lottery
for the WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show, and the
World Lottery Association (WLA)
announce that registration for this bi-annual event is now open! "This
being the key international lottery industry conference, registrations are
expected to fill up quickly as the sector enters into a bright new phase,"
said Mr. Bill
Thorburn, Chief Executive of Tatts Lotteries. WLA 2010 is
being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, a world class
purpose built venue that will provide WLA 2010 conference delegates with a
convenient and comfortable location, added Mr. Thorburn.
The Centre is located in the unique riverside cultural and
entertainment precinct of South Bank - a lush parkland incorporating a tropical
rainforest and Australias only inner-city beach.
The business program for WLA 2010 encompasses a strong mix of
strategic thinking speakers, all leaders in their fields and each with their
own international flavor. These speakers have been selected to ensure that
conference delegates are both informed and entertained throughout the program
on topics of direct relevance to the future of our industry.
A comprehensive trade show will run alongside the business program
providing delegates with access to the latest and most advanced developments in
lottery technology. Mr. Thorburn highlighted that delegates can
be assured that the fun and opportunity to network hasnt been forgotten!
An exciting social program has been designed commencing with The
Presidents Cup Golf Tournament and concluding with an event filled with
contemporary elegance with guaranteed fun at all the social events
in between, he said. To ensure your loved ones
experience the best of Brisbane and its surrounds, an exclusive partners
program has been developed that includes high tea at the Palazzo Versace Hotel
on the beautiful Gold Coast with five star shopping at Marina Mirage, the
opportunity to cuddle a koala at Lone Pine Sanctuary and a visit to the
tranquil Gold Coast Hinterland with its boutiques and wineries.
Mr. Thorburn added, To conclude the week long event, a networking
day filled with sun, sand and fun has been planned.
Delegates will be transferred by high speed catamaran to the
idyllic Tangalooma Island that is surrounded by white sandy beaches and crystal
blear blue water. On arrival at Tangalooma delegates can choose from a range of
activities including snorkeling, water sports and quad bike
tours. To register for what will be a world class event log onto
www.wla2010.com. Tatts
Lotteries Golden Casket and WLA look forward to welcoming you down under
for the WLA 2010 Convention and Trade Show in Brisbane. About
WLA2010 WLA 2010 will be held from October 31 - November 5, 2010. The
Convention's theme is a bright future, to represent the bright
future that lies ahead for the lottery industry, as well as the bright features
of the Convention destination, Brisbane Queensland and host lottery, Golden
Casket. For more information please contact:
Paul Peinado Communications Coordinator
World Lottery Association +41 79 519 1396 |
Elissa Lewis Public
Relations Manager Tatts Lotteries +61 0457 759 945 |
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Brisbane to
host World Lottery Association convention and trade show in
2010 Lottery officials from around the world will
converge on Brisbane for the World Lottery Association (WLA) Convention and
Trade Show in 2010 after Golden Casket Lottery Corporation won the bid for the
prestigious event. Golden Casket is the licensed lottery operator for the
state of Queensland and is part of Tatts Lotteries, the lottery business unit
of major Australian company Tatts Group Limited. The WLA 2010 Convention
and Trade Show will bring together senior officials from lottery organisations
around the globe to make contact with commercial peers, share knowledge and
discuss future developments of the vibrant lottery industry. Brisbane is an
attractive destination for both local and international delegates with amazing
natural attractions, a beautiful climate and sophisticated outdoor lifestyle.
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), recognised as one of
the worlds leading convention centres, will be the venue for the
conference. The BCEC is a modern, purpose-built, first class venue offering
superb flexibility and versatility, allowing the entire program for the WLA
2010 Convention and Trade Show to be comfortably accommodated under the one
roof. The Centre is superbly located in the resort-style, riverside precinct
at South Bank, unique for its focus on creative, cultural, entertainment and
leisure activities. Golden Caskets chosen theme for the event is
A bright future with a butterfly fish as the logo, designed to
represent the bright features of Queensland, Golden Casket and the bright
future ahead for the lottery industry. The logo was developed from imagery
of Queenslands iconic Great Barrier Reef. This site is a natural
wonderland that comprises clear turquoise waters, colourful corals and
iridescent tropical fish and marine life. Tatts Lotteries and Golden Casket
Chief Executive Bill Thorburn said the convention would provide a number of
opportunities for Golden Casket and Brisbane. Hosting the WLA 2010
convention will help to strengthen Tatts Lotteries ties within the
lottery industry, Mr Thorburn said. It will also expose
our staff to the international lotteries industry and will provide unique
opportunities for staff to develop new skills in a range of areas, he
said. The event will also give Brisbane the opportunity to
showcase the exceptional facilities, lifestyle and natural attractions on offer
to international visitors. Golden Casket and Tattersalls
are long standing members of the WLA and have hosted a number of international
WLA events. Golden Casket has been operating in Queensland for over 90 years
and is one of Australia's oldest lotteries. Source: Golden Casket Lottery
Corporation www.goldencasket.com. Contact: Bianca Green Golden Casket
Lottery Corporation, Phone: 07 3877 1184 or 0407 029 671.

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