Bede Gaming has become the latest company to join the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) as an Associate Member.
NASPL represents 53 state and provincial lotteries across the US and Canada, providing a forum for policy, best practice, and collaboration.
“NASPL is pleased to have Bede Gaming as our newest Associate Member Partner; we look forward to collaborating this year and beyond with the goal of strengthening our industry,” said Jake Coy, Director of Partner Relations, NASPL.
Focus on digital development
Bede said the membership reflects its commitment to supporting lotteries with digital transformation projects.
Colin Cole-Johnson, CEO of Bede Gaming, commented: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be joining NASPL as an Associate Member.
“As a company that’s passionate about supporting lottery customers in achieving their digital transformation goals, this membership provides an opportunity for us to further demonstrate our capabilities and do so in alignment with the highest industry standards.
“Bede is looking forward to working closely with NASPL members and partners to learn about the challenges that they face. Our goal is to explore how our pioneering platform technology can best support their needs, while also contributing to the broader advancement of the lottery industry.”
OLG backing
Bede’s long-term partnership with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) played a role in its NASPL application. OLG, which is hosting this year’s NASPL Annual Conference and Tradeshow, gave its support.
“Bede has been a trusted partner to OLG for five years, providing us with innovative products and technical solutions that continue to enhance the digital lottery experience for our players in Ontario,” said Andrew Darley, VP of iCasino and iLottery at OLG.
“We were happy to recommend them for this esteemed membership and believe that by joining NASPL, they’ll now have the perfect platform to showcase how their expertise can assist the industry going forward.”
Industry alignment
Bede is already a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and European Lotteries (EL). The NASPL membership extends its involvement in industry groups, with the company pointing to ongoing work in regulated North American markets as a key reason for joining.