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China Ecotourism Group has significantly expanded its presence in China’s regulated lottery sector through its subsidiary, Guangzhou Lottnal Terminal Company. The company has secured a major new contract to supply approximately 2,500 traditional sales terminals to the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Lottery Management Centre. This latest deal, following an earlier success in warranty services, solidifies Lottnal’s role as a key technology and service provider within the province’s burgeoning sports lottery ecosystem.

New Terminal Supply Deal in Zhejiang

Guangzhou Lottnal has signed a contract to provide traditional sales terminals to the Zhejiang sports lottery authority, following a successful bid in July. This agreement covers two projects and involves approximately 2,500 terminals. This expansion of retail lottery infrastructure underscores the provincial authorities’ confidence in Lottnal’s hardware and systems capabilities. These terminals are crucial for the physical interface between lottery buyers and the state-authorized sports lottery system, aiming to enhance access and operational efficiency at point-of-sale locations.

Extended Warranty Service Win

This new contract builds upon an earlier success in March, when Lottnal secured a bid for an extended warranty service project for Zhejiang Sports Lottery’s existing traditional terminals. This engagement positions the company not only as an equipment supplier but also as a long-term service partner, responsible for after-sales maintenance and technical support for the province’s installed base.

Sports Lottery Market Momentum

China Ecotourism highlighted the dynamic and maturing nature of China’s sports lottery market. The company noted that the sports lottery has become an integral part of national fitness campaigns, grassroots sports activities, and cultural-tourism events. Improvements in market standardization and governance, coupled with steady revenue growth, have instilled greater confidence in the group’s business outlook.

Strategic Focus and Industry Positioning

China Ecotourism plans to further capitalize on opportunities across the lottery value chain, emphasizing detailed operational execution. The group aims to maintain its industry-leading position through product innovation and high-quality services. By integrating new terminal deployments with ongoing service projects, China Ecotourism is building recurring revenue streams and deepening its integration with key provincial lottery operators like Zhejiang’s management centre.

Public Welfare Role of Lottery Funds

In China, all lottery activities are state-authorized, with proceeds designated as public welfare funds. This framework means that projects like the Zhejiang terminal rollouts serve both commercial and social objectives, supporting government-backed distribution networks that channel net lottery income towards public benefit programs. Technology providers like Guangzhou Lottnal act as critical infrastructure partners in this system.

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