Protecting Malta's Lotto Receivers Since 1947
Founded in 1947, the L.R.U. is the trusted voice of Malta's lotto receivers and lottery sellers, safeguarding their livelihoods and helping to shape their future.
A united voice for Malta's lotto trade.
The Lotto Receivers' Union (L.R.U.) is the long-established association representing Malta's licensed lotto receivers and lottery sellers. It was founded in 1947 by Joseph Rossi to defend the interests of receivers at a time when no laws or regulations existed to protect them.
Today the Union represents around 210 lotto receivers and sellers, together with some 465 seller assistants and their families. Affiliated to the Malta Chamber of SMEs and working alongside the GLAA, the L.R.U. continues to give the trade a strong, unified and respected voice.
A traditional Maltese “Lotto Office” — the heart of the receivers' trade for generations.
Strength in unity, security in numbers.
Seventy-five years of heritage
From the Public Lotto Department to today's National Lottery, the L.R.U. has stood beside the receivers through every era. Explore our timeline →
How we serve our members
Representation & Negotiation
The L.R.U. is the recognised voice of Malta's lotto receivers in dealings with the National Lottery operator and the regulatory authorities. We carry our members' concerns to the negotiating table and ensure their commercial interests are properly understood and defended in the agreements that shape the industry. As demonstrated through the agency agreements concluded with successive operators, organised representation consistently delivers terms that no individual agent could secure alone.
Collective Bargaining & the Collective Guarantee
Strength in numbers is at the heart of what we do, and our collective bargaining secures fairer, more stable conditions for every member. The L.R.U.'s Collective Guarantee scheme pools members' contributions to underpin the security of the agency relationship, with contributions redeemed once an agent ends their agency within the agreement period. It is a tangible expression of the solidarity that has defined the Union since its foundation.
Advocacy with Government
Beyond the negotiating table, the L.R.U. champions the sector's interests in the wider policy arena, making the case for lotto receivers wherever decisions affecting their livelihoods are taken. We engage with government on the regulatory and economic matters that bear on our members' businesses, ensuring the long heritage and continued contribution of Malta's lottery trade are recognised. Our members gain a credible, established advocate working quietly and consistently on their behalf.
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Are you a lotto receiver or lottery seller in Malta? Get in touch to discover how membership of the L.R.U. can protect your interests and strengthen our collective voice.