SYNOT Group has entered into a significant new partnership with Lutrija Bosne i Hercegovine, marking a notable development in the gaming and lottery sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The agreement follows the successful completion of a formal public procurement process, through which SYNOT was selected as an additional supplier for lottery operations in the country....
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