Mali Finance Minister Calls for Transparency and Responsible Gambling at AES Lottery Betting Launch

On 12th October, Alousséni Sanou, Mali’s Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized responsible gambling, transparency, and the protection of minors during the first Pari Conféderal AES, a joint horse-racing betting project involving Confederation of Sahel States (AES) countries. He urged strict regulation of the gambling industry, connecting it to the larger AES goal of fostering unity and mutual prosperity among member nations. Fasséry Doumbia, director-general of PMU Mali, Mali’s national lottery and betting company, gave a speech to kick off the ceremony. Sanou then made an official announcement.