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Security report for european-lotteries.org

European Lotteries · Other · Belgium

Medium risk. 1 critical or high finding in SSL/TLS.

Security score

65/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

European Lotteries (EL) is a prominent umbrella organization representing national lotteries across 39 European countries, including all EU member states. The organization focuses on promoting a sustainable and socially responsible lottery model, emphasizing values such as forward-thinking, sustainability, and integrity. EL supports its members in securing significant funds for societal benefit, including projects in sports, culture, healthcare, and education. The website reflects a mature digital presence built on Drupal 10, featuring comprehensive content, clear navigation, and modern analytics integration. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and cookie consent mechanisms, though some security headers and policies could be enhanced. WHOIS data is unavailable due to privacy protection, which is justified given the organization's nature. Overall, EL demonstrates strong business credibility and a professional online presence.

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NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
83/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

1 finding rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
75
Email security
55
DNS health
75
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
83
Average
65

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

EL holds a leading market position as the largest lottery sector organization in Europe, serving as a key advocate for national lotteries and their societal contributions. Its business model revolves around collaboration, advocacy, and sustainability initiatives. The organization maintains a broad partnership ecosystem with numerous associate members and industry partners, reflecting a robust network. Revenue streams are likely derived from membership fees and collaborative projects. The target audience includes lottery operators, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in responsible gaming and sustainability. Growth indicators include active event hosting, working groups, and sustainability programs. The website's content and partnerships underscore EL's strategic role in shaping lottery policies and practices in Europe.

Security posture

The website employs HTTPS, ensuring encrypted communications, and implements a cookie consent mechanism aligned with GDPR requirements. However, explicit security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options are not evident, representing an area for improvement. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the HTML content. The absence of a published security policy or incident response contact limits transparency in security governance. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt file is present, which could enhance trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security posture is good but could benefit from additional security best practices and transparency measures.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and enforce security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-Content-Type-Options to enhance protection against common web attacks.
  2. Publish a clear security policy and provide incident response contact information to improve transparency and readiness.
  3. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting of security issues.
  4. Regularly audit third-party scripts and libraries to ensure no vulnerabilities are introduced.
  5. Enhance monitoring and logging to detect and respond to potential security incidents promptly.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
European Lotteries
Description
The European Lotteries (EL) is the European umbrella organisation of national lotteries operating games of chance, including sports betting. EL Members operate their services for the public benefit. EL is the largest and most representative lottery and games of chance sector’s organisation in Europe, present in 39 European countries with a total of 70 members, including all EU member states (50 members in the EU & 20 non-EU member states). EL stands for the sound and sustainable lottery model for the benefit of society, based on the values of forward-thinking, sustainability and integrity. In 2022, EL members secured more than €22 billion for society and directly supported valuable projects related to sport, cultural heritage, art, health care, individuals with disabilities, education, science and many other areas.
Key services
Advocacy for lotteries, Sustainability initiatives, Working groups, Events and seminars, Research and data dissemination
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Drupal 10, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Swiper.js
Frameworks
Drupal
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent mechanism implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is rich, professional, and well-structured.
  3. Strong focus on sustainability and societal benefit in lottery sector.
  4. Comprehensive cookie consent and privacy policy present.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, likely due to privacy protection.
  6. Multiple partner and associate member logos and links indicate strong industry relationships.
  7. Use of modern CMS (Drupal 10) and analytics tools.
  8. No visible security policy or incident response information on site.
  9. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  10. Contact information is clear and includes physical address, phone, and email.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on Drupal 10, a modern and widely supported CMS, indicating a solid technical foundation. Integration with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager provides robust analytics capabilities. The use of Swiper.js enhances user experience with interactive sliders. The site is mobile-optimized and accessible, with responsive images and clear navigation. Performance is moderate, with room for optimization in image loading and script management. No hosting provider details were identified from the content. Overall, the technical infrastructure supports a professional and user-friendly website suitable for EL's organizational needs.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

Earlier scans of this domain

  1. 67/100Medium28 findingsView report
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