Lottomatica Group Sets New Standards in Compliance and Anti-Bribery

Lottomatica Group has achieved a major breakthrough in its corporate governance framework. The Italian gambling giant secured two vital certifications that highlight the importance of legal compliance and ethical conduct. By obtaining the UNI ISO 37301:2021 standard for its Compliance Management System, the company takes a pioneering role in its home market. It is the first gaming operator in Italy to be granted this recognition.

Simultaneously, the group completed the transition to the updated version of the anti-bribery standard, UNI ISO 37001:2025. These certifications are far from mere formalities. they demonstrate a deep integration of control mechanisms into daily business operations. The audit by independent certifier RINA, under ACCREDIA accreditation, shows that Lottomatica possesses the necessary structures to monitor legal, contractual, and industry-specific obligations without gaps.

Numbers and facts

The project to unify various compliance controls officially launched in September 2025. The goal was to create methodological uniformity across all business areas. The scope of these certifications is impressively broad. It extends not only to the parent company but also includes the main concessionaires and operating entities in the retail, online gambling, and gaming sectors.

Francesco Lauria, who serves as Chief Risk, Ethics & Compliance Officer and Anti-Bribery & Corruption Officer at Lottomatica, commented on the success:

"I am particularly proud of this important milestone, which demonstrates Lottomatica’s ongoing commitment to pursuing excellence and strengthening the effectiveness of its governance, risk management, and compliance systems. This result also represents a further step forward in the Group’s path toward growth, consolidation, and continuous improvement." - Francesco Lauria, Chief Risk Officer at Lottomatica

Lottomatica now belongs to an exclusive circle of companies in the Italian lead index FTSE MIB that hold this certification. The audits conducted by RINA verified that internal controls are not just theoretical but effectively implemented in practice.

Background

The new certification according to UNI ISO 37301:2021 evaluates an organization's ability to manage obligations within a unified framework. This complements existing risk management tools of the group. These include the Italian Legislative Decree 231 Model, the Enterprise Risk Management Model, and the corporate Code of Ethics. Especially the transition to the new 2025 anti-corruption standard shows that Lottomatica actively reacts to the latest regulatory requirements and implements them ahead of time.

In an industry that often struggles with prejudice, such seals are an important signal to investors and state authorities. They create a clear distinction between professionally managed corporations and the often-criticized grey market providers lacking sufficient control instances.

Why it matters for German players

For German players, the development at Lottomatica is an indicator of the general trend towards more transparency in Europe. Even though Lottomatica is primarily strong in Italy, such ISO certifications set new standards for the entire EU region. German users who value security should always ensure that a provider holds a license from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL). The German Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (GlüStV 2021) sets similarly high requirements for operators.

Those playing in Germany benefit from strict rules like the cross-provider deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month and the stake limit of 1 euro per spin for online slots. Systems like LUGAS consistently monitor these limits. A company that undergoes international certification like Lottomatica shows it is ready to view such regulatory hurdles not just as a burden, but as a quality feature.

What it means for GGL-licensed casinos

For operators on the GGL whitelist, Lottomatica's approach could serve as a blueprint. Voluntarily submitting to ISO standards often goes beyond minimum legal requirements. GGL-licensed casinos must already submit IT security concepts and player protection plans. An additional certification according to UNI ISO 37301:2021 could further strengthen the trust of German authorities and increase the long-term acceptance of legal gambling in society. It proves that modern gambling corporations operate as highly regulated financial service providers.