Casinos and Lotteries Group became active

75,000 euros and volunteer efforts in an initial relief action for Ukraine

The focus of Austrian Lotteries' economic activities – in addition to providing high-quality lottery games – is on the well-being of Austria, and its population in particular. This is what forms the basis for our sponsoring activities, especially in social and humanitarian areas.

In certain situations, however, that simply isn't enough. Sometimes our socio-political responsibility can't just be limited to Austria, but must include a perspective beyond our borders.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its catastrophic humanitarian consequences is one such situation. In a quick, unbureaucratic initial relief action, the Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group donated 75,000 euros to the "Nachbar in Not" ("Neighbour in Need") charity organisation. The Corporate Volunteering Programme, in which working hours can be used to contribute to social commitment, was also expanded: staff members will now also do volunteer work in connection with humanitarian aid for people in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees.