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Allwyn takes next US step with Camelot Illinois rebrand

Allwyn takes next US step with Camelot Illinois rebrand

Allwyn Entertainment’s North American profile was further cemented this week as the firm rebranded Camelot Illinois and the wider Camelot Lottery Systems Group. Acquired by the Swiss-headquartered lottery operator late last year, Camelot LS will now be rebranded as the Allwyn Lottery Systems Group, creating a cohesive company-wide brand following the integration. Of greatest significance for Allwyn’s North American operations …

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Allwyn reportedly interested in Irish National Lottery bid

Allwyn reportedly interested in Irish National Lottery bid

Allwyn Entertainment is assessing the ongoing situation in the Irish lottery space, having consolidated its position on the other side of the sea in the UK, according to some media reports. Both the Financial Times and Irish Times have stated that the European lottery firm, which holds national lottery licences in numerous countries as well as casino operations, is eyeing …

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Allwyn ends 2022 in strong position ahead of UK stewardship

Allwyn follows Camelot UK takeover with major expansion of US presence

Having laid down the groundwork for the commencement of its UK operations next year, Allwyn Group has declared strong revenue growth across its group-wide business. Assessing its pan-European operations, Allwyn noted developments in the UK and Austria as being of particular significance to its growth and strategy. Growing to pan-European lottery leadership Publishing its full year and Q4 trading update, …

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Allwyn in advanced talks to acquire Camelot UK to help National Lottery’s 2024 transition

allwyn acquires camelot - national lottery

Allwyn Entertainment has entered “advanced discussions” to acquire Camelot UK in a move to bolster its operations ahead of its takeover of the National Lottery’s stewardship in February 2024.  This weekend, Sky News reported on “surprise negotiations” between the two businesses that had fought a highly contentious tender to win the UK government’s multi-billion contract to operate the National Lottery. …

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Allwyn targets US listing via CHRC merger

SBC News Allwyn targets US listing via CHRC merger

Allwyn Entertainment and Cohn Robbins Holding Corp (CHRC) have moved forward with their merger plans, which would result in the former securing a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ‘declared effective’ Allwyn’s submission of a registration statement in connection with the amalgamation, which the respective first parties first outlined plans …

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Camelot keeps faith in ‘strong legal case’ despite High Court ruling

SBC News Camelot keeps faith in ‘strong legal case’ despite High Court ruling

Following yesterday’s decision by the High Court of England and Wales ruling in favour of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Camelot has stated that it will ‘consider its next steps’. Issuing a statement this morning, the group stated it remained confident in its legal case regarding the UKGC’s decision to award the next National Lottery licence to Czech multinational lottery operator Allwyn …

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Allwyn nets 63% pan-European revenue growth as leadership monitors macro headwinds

Robert Chvátal, Allwyn CEO

Allwyn International (formerly SAZKA Group) has detailed ‘strong and stable’ growth across its European operations, as the recommended UK National Lottery steward records total GGR of €869.3m. Representing a 63% increase on Q1 2021 earnings of €526.3m, the rebranded firm‘s GGR was coupled with a 89% growth rate for NGR to €534.4m (€283m), alongside a rise in Adjusted EBITDA of …

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Allwyn outlines initial National Lottery strategy following licence victory

Robert Chvátal, Allwyn CEO

Upon securing the next 10 year licence to the National Lottery, Allwyn Entertainment has provided an update on its operating strategy to its new holding, detailing a pan-European approach.  In particular, Allwyn plans to share best practice in lottery operations and focus on improvement of draw-based games, leveraging its experience as an operator of several lotteries throughout the continent.  Allwyn …

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Growth hungry Allwyn increases OPAP shareholding to 48% 

OPAP Q3 bounce back hurt by continued lottery declines

The board of Allwyn Entertainment has confirmed an increase in its shareholding in Greek gambling group OPAP SA from 41.2% to 48.1%.  An agreement was reached with Yeonama Holdings Co, enabling Allwyn to acquire the ‘remaining minority interest’ in SAZKA Delta Investments – an entity that held 6.9% of OPAP shareholders. The transaction will cost Allwyn Entertainment €327 million and …

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