The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming’s Responsible Gaming Program Achieves WLA Level 2 Certification
WASHINGTON, DC—The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has been reaccredited by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for its Responsible Gaming Program and has achieved Level 2 certification through 2029.
The WLA is an international, member-based organization that includes state-authorized lotteries and state-licensed sports wagering operators. OLG was accepted for WLA membership in June 2025 and the progression to Level 2 certification recognizes OLG’s commitment to promoting responsible gaming practices and maintaining an effective, responsible gaming program that upholds the highest standards of integrity and public trust.
“We view responsible gaming as a deeply integral part of our business operations and oversight responsibilities, said OLG Executive Director Randy Burnside. “We are honored to receive the Level 2 certification award and will continue to place our focus on raising awareness about problem gambling, available treatment resources, and the importance of responsible play.” Burnside continued.
Implemented as part of the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018, OLG’s Responsible Gaming Program establishes an overall orientation to responsible gaming practice and policy. Today, the Program provides a comprehensive framework to minimize the potentially harmful impact of gambling on individuals, families, and the community. Lottery retail partners and sports wagering operators in the District are equally committed to responsible gaming practices and are mandated to develop and maintain a responsible gaming program.
WLA members comprise more than 160 lotteries and sports wagering operators worldwide, across 89 countries, united in the common goal of raising funds for public good through the responsible sale of lottery and gaming products. This alliance bolsters the OLG’s ongoing commitment to providing best-in-class services, integrating the agency into a network with access to recognized global frameworks focused on operational integrity, responsible gaming, security standards, and anti-illegal gaming measures.
For more information about OLG’s year-round commitment to responsible gaming, prevention, treatment, and recovery resources, visit www.dclottery.com/olg/responsible-gaming.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a gambling problem, free and confidential help is available. For more information, visit the National Council on Problem Gambling’s website or call 1-800-MY-RESET.
Randy Burnside, Executive Director, and Donna White, Responsible Gaming Program Specialist, presented with World Lottery Association Level 2 certificate.
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About the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming:
The Office of Lottery and Gaming comprises the DC Lottery, the lottery operations arm: Caesars, the District-wide mobile and online sports wagering platform; and the Division of Regulation and Oversight which regulates gaming activities in the city, including sports wagering, charitable gaming, games of skill, and commercial bingo. Since its inception in 1982, the DC Lottery has awarded more than $5 billion in prizes, transferred more than $2.43 billion to the District's General Fund, which supports essential services in the District, commissioned retailers more than $513 million in earnings, and has helped local nonprofits raise more than $141.5 million in support of social causes. To learn more, visit dclottery.com.