ULIS Membership: National Lottery Joins Global Sports Integrity Network

National Lottery Gains ULIS Membership

National Lottery PLC (Malta), operating since 2022 as the exclusive licensed operator of Malta’s national lottery, has become a full individual member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS). This move strengthens its commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible gaming, aligning with international best practices in lottery operations.

According to Cristian Rachieru, “An important commitment from National Lottery (MT) as we join the ULIS global network. This step reinforces our focus on integrity, responsible gaming, and sustainable growth while aligning with international best practices in lottery operations.”

What Is ULIS and Why It Matters

ULIS (United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports) is a global non-profit network that connects licensed lotteries, law enforcement bodies, sports associations, and regulators. Its primary mission is to safeguard sport from competition manipulation, promote transparency, and strengthen ethical practices within the gaming industry. As part of its work, ULIS develops tools for monitoring betting activities, conducts education and training, and fosters international cooperation to combat corruption and match-fixing.

By becoming a member, National Lottery joins a worldwide coalition of lotteries that view integrity as a cornerstone of their operations. The partnership signals Malta’s increasing role in shaping fair and responsible lottery and betting practices on the global stage.

Responsible Gaming and Integrity in Malta

National Lottery has already established a strong reputation for responsible gaming. Its Healthy Play programme promotes safe play through age verification, self-exclusion, retailer training, and public awareness campaigns. It has also achieved the European Lotteries Responsible Gaming certification, further proof of its commitment to protecting players.

These initiatives demonstrate how the company’s local actions already align with ULIS values. Joining ULIS now strengthens that alignment and ensures Malta’s national lottery continues to operate according to international benchmarks of integrity and fair play.

What Joining ULIS Means in Practice

Through its membership, National Lottery will work with ULIS on concrete initiatives such as:

• Monitoring & Reporting — sharing data and alerts on suspicious betting activity across ULIS’ international network.
• Education & Training — enhancing awareness for staff, agents, and players about risks of manipulation and the importance of responsible gaming.
• Regulatory Cooperation — collaborating with Maltese and international authorities to keep operations in line with global integrity standards.

A Step with Local and Global Impact

For Malta, this membership is more than a symbolic partnership. It reassures players that their lottery is committed to fairness, reinforces public confidence in gaming, and combats damaging practices like match-fixing. On a broader level, it supports National Lottery’s ESG goals by contributing to both economic stability and social well-being.

Johann Schembri, CEO of National Lottery PLC, summed up the significance: “Joining ULIS represents a significant step forward in our commitment to transparency and fair play, not just in Malta but across global platforms.”

Looking Forward

The partnership between National Lottery and ULIS sets the stage for long-term cooperation. Together, the organisations will focus on monitoring systems, education, and international collaboration — practical steps to safeguard both sport and gaming.

By joining ULIS, National Lottery underscores its ambition to be not only Malta’s exclusive lottery operator but also a responsible and forward-looking player in the international gaming community.