# Allwyn > Hope moves us. Play brings us together This file provides a curated English index of key pages that are most useful for answering questions about Allwyn. - [Homepage || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com): We’re a lottery-led entertainment company with one belief at our core: when you take a chance, it gives you one. Through games, excitement, and a little bit of luck, we turn everyday moments into sparks of possibility — where the hope of winning becomes a real driver for change. ## About Us ### About Allwyn - [About Us || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/about-us): Allwyn is a lottery-led entertainment company with a presence across Europe and North America. We build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency and safety. We exist to turn life's everyday moments into something more. We believe that when people take a chance - whether in a game or a decision - they're really choosing to believe in a better future. ### History - [Our History || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/our-history): We are committed to making play better for all. Our portfolio includes thriving lotteries in regulated markets. Allwyn also recognises the important role it can play in player protection and sustainability in the digital era. ### Board of Directors - [The Board || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/board): Allwyn’s primary focus is lotteries, helping them raise more for good causes. We drive innovation, efficiency, and safety across our casual gaming entertainment platform in the quest for enhanced player engagement. Get to know Allwyn's [Management](https://www.allwyn.com/management). ### Management - [The Management || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/management): Allwyn’s primary focus is lotteries, helping them raise more for good causes. We drive innovation, efficiency, and safety across our casual gaming entertainment platform in the quest for enhanced player engagement. Get to know Allwyn's [Board](https://www.allwyn.com/board). ## Our Business ### Brands - [Brands page](https://www.allwyn.com/our-brands): In all our markets, we benefit from iconic and long-established brands, strong distribution networks and a long history of operations. ### Markets list - [Markets || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/markets): In all our markets, we benefit from iconic and long-established brands, strong distribution networks and years of experience. ### Markets - [Slovakia](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/slovakia): Allwyn recently received a licence to operate in the Slovak market, and has launched its innovative games offering under SazkaHry.sk portal. Slovakia is Allwyn’s newest operating market. For the first time, Slovak customers will have access to innovative games with more chances to win, underpinned by a market-leading approach to responsible gaming. - [Austria](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/austria): Allwyn has 11 different brands in Austria 5,100 Points of sale 100% Market share of lotteries, casinos, VLT, online lotteries - [Greece and Cyprus](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/greece-and-cyprus): Exclusive licences to operate numerical lotteries, land-based sports betting, passive and instant lotteries, and VLTs in Greece Market leader in online sports betting, iGaming, and iLotteries in Greece Exclusive licence to operate numerical lotteries and designated games in Cyprus and market leader in sports betting (land-based and online) - [United Kingdom](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/united-kingdom): Exclusive licence to operate The National Lottery 100% acquisition of Camelot UK in February 2023 43,000 Points of sale - [North America](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/united-states): - [Czech Republic](https://www.allwyn.com/markets/czech-republic): Market leader for both numerical lotteries and instant lotteries Other gaming operations include online sports betting and iGaming 9,500 Points of sale ### Gaming Studios - [Instant Win Gaming](https://www.allwyn.com/gaming-studio/iwg-instant-win-gaming): A leading digital lottery content supplier, creating engaging eInstant games designed specifically for lottery players. With more than two decades of experience, the studio is recognised for innovative mechanics, engaging design, and its ability to tailor content to a wide range of partners worldwide. IWG has pioneered several industry-firsts and continues to focus exclusively on the instant win category. - [Allwyn Lottery Solutions](https://www.allwyn.com/gaming-studio/allwyn-lottery-solutions-awls): Allwyn Lottery Solutions operates an in-house Game Studio dedicated to developing innovative eInstant and Fast Play® titles. With expertise across product, design, development, and testing, the studio delivers bespoke digital lottery solutions tailored to partner needs. Every game is created with a strong focus on responsible play and player protection, reflecting Allwyn’s values as a lottery operator. - [Rabcat Win2Day GameLab](https://www.allwyn.com/gaming-studio/rabcat-win2-day-game-lab): Founded in Vienna in 2001, Rabcat develops premium online casino and lottery games known for their quality design and immersive gameplay. The studio is recognised for its innovative 2D and 3D slot productions, creative franchises, and strong artistic identity. In addition to iGaming, Rabcat has also been a trusted art production partner for major video game publishers, contributing high-quality assets to global projects. ## Responsibility ### Responsibility - [Responsibility || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/responsibility): We are committed to being a responsible business. We want to do the right thing for our customers, our community, our employees, and the environment. Our ESG strategy helps us to structure our efforts and track our progress. ### Community Award - [F1 Allwyn Global Community Award](https://www.allwyn.com/responsibility/community-award): Recognising the positive impact of community initiatives — across the world of Formula 1® ## Sponsorships ### Sponsorships - [Sponsorships || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships): Allwyn harnesses the extraordinary convening power of lotteries and gaming to help change the world for the better. We work with incredible partners to drive positive societal change and champion a brighter future for communities worldwide. ### Sponsorship Stories - [Wings for Life World Run](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/wings-for-life-world-run): We are proud partners of the Wings for Life World Run, an annual global event to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for spinal cord injury. - [Formula 1 || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/formula-1): Allwyn partners with the pinnacle of world motorsport, Formula One®, harnessing the power of community, innovation and entertainment. - [0xCollection](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/ox-vernisaz-anadola-rafika): We are proud sponsors of 0xCollection, a new media and digital art collection that tours globally. - [Allwyn at the KVIFF](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/allwyn-at-the-kviff): We are proud sponsors of KVIFF, one of the oldest film festivals in the world, and its Future Frames programme. - [More than Equal](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/more-than-equal): We are proud sponsors of More than Equal, a not-for-profit initiative that aims to give equal opportunities to female drivers in F1. - [McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/sponsorships/mclaren): Allwyn is proud to be an Official Partner of Formula 1® Constructors' Champions, McLaren Mastercard Formula 1® Team. ## Investors ### Investors - [Investors || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/investors): Latest financial news, reports and information from Allwyn Download the **Financial Databook** and the latest **Investor Presentation** below. Historical regulated disclosures for Allwyn AG are available [here](https://investors.opap.gr/en). ### Shareholder Structure - [Shareholder Structure](https://www.allwyn.com/shareholder-structure): Investors ### Dividends - [Investors || Dividends](https://www.allwyn.com/dividends): Dividend policy: Annual minimum dividend of €1.00 per share; special dividends and buybacks will also be considered, while preserving flexibility to invest in organic and inorganic opportunities. ### Post Combination - [Allwyn || Post-combination special distribution in lieu of OPAP’s FY2025 final dividend](https://www.allwyn.com/post-combination): Investors ### Interim Distributions - [Allwyn || FY2026 Interim distribution](https://www.allwyn.com/interim-distributions): Investors ### Financial Calendar - [Investors || Events](https://www.allwyn.com/financial-calendar): Download the **Financial Databook** and the latest **Investor Presentation** below ### Investor Presentations - [Investors || Presentations](https://www.allwyn.com/investors-presentations): Download the **Financial Databook** and the latest **Investor Presentation** below ### Financial Results - [Investors || Results](https://www.allwyn.com/investors-results): Download the **Financial Databook** and the latest **Investor Presentation** below. ### Regulatory Announcements - [Regulatory announcements](https://www.allwyn.com/regulatory-announcements): Access the latest regulatory announcements, disclosures, and compliance updates ### General Meeting Disclosure - [General Meeting Disclosure](https://www.allwyn.com/general-meeting-disclosure): For historic General Meeting disclosures, ### Regulatory Disclosure - [Investors || Regul. Disclosure](https://www.allwyn.com/regulatory-disclosure): Investors ### ESG / CSR Reports - [Investors || ESG reports](https://www.allwyn.com/esg-reports): Investors ### Investors News - [Investors || News](https://www.allwyn.com/investors-news): Latest financial news, reports and information from Allwyn. ## News ### News - [Allwyn news || Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/news): Read the latest news from Allwyn and learn more about our business and the industry. ### News articles - [Gen-Z viewers are driving the interest in foreign-language film in the US and UK](https://www.allwyn.com/news/gen-z-viewers-are-driving-the-interest-in-foreign-language-film-in-the-us-and-uk): Lucerne, Switzerland / Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, 28 June 2024 – Gen-Z viewers in the US and UK are watching more foreign-language films than older generations, with more interest in exploring new cultures and stories and being less put off by the need to view with subtitles. New data commissioned by Allwyn, the leading multi-national lottery operator, has shown the generational divide between English-language viewers. - [The Lottery of the Future: How digital technology will transform experience and impact](https://www.allwyn.com/news/the-lottery-of-the-future-how-digital-technology-will-transform-experience-and-impact): LUCERNE, Switzerland, 26 March 2024 – Growing demands for businesses to demonstrate that they are purposeful, accountable and worthy of trust will combine with new digital technologies to transform the experience and impact of lotteries in the coming decade, according to a new report published today by Allwyn, the leading multi-national lottery operator. Global lottery sales are expected to grow to more than half a trillion US Dollars by 2035, and by more than 40% compared with 2025, according to H2 Gambling Capital. - [Allwyn partners with Instant Win Gaming to strengthen its content offering](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-partners-with-instant-win-gaming-to-strengthen-its-content-offering): LUCERNE, Switzerland, 5 February 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator headquartered in Switzerland, today announces that it has entered into an agreement with respect to Instant Win Gaming Limited (“IWG”) to enhance the group’s content offering. Allwyn is excited to partner with IWG’s co-founders, Rhydian Fisher and Simon Bucknall, to work on and explore new opportunities and drive innovation in the online instant win games space. - [Camelot Illinois to rebrand as Allwyn North America](https://www.allwyn.com/news/camelot-illinois-to-rebrand-as-allwyn-north-america-1): LUCERNE, Switzerland, 3 October 2023 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, today announces that Camelot Illinois has been rebranded as Allwyn North America. The rebranding of Camelot Illinois forms part of the continued integration of the Camelot Lotteries Solutions group of companies – which includes Camelot Illinois - into the Allwyn family, following the acquisition earlier this year. As part of this, Camelot Lotteries Solutions has been rebranded as Allwyn Lotteries Solutions. - [Allwyn appoints Naida Buljugic as Global Chief People and Culture Officer](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-naida-buljugic-as-global-chief-people-and-culture-officer): LUCERNE, Switzerland – 1 September 2023 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, announces the appointment of Naida Buljugic as Allwyn’s first Global Chief People and Culture Officer, effective 1st September 2023. - [Allwyn UK appoints Andria Vidler as CEO, leading the incoming operator of The National Lottery](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-uk-appoints-andria-vidler-as-ceo-leading-the-incoming-operator-of-the-national-lottery): London, UK - 19 July 2023 - Andria Vidler has been appointed as Allwyn UK CEO, effective 1 October. Andria will lead Allwyn UK as it prepares to become the operator of The National Lottery in February 2024, with the mission of increasing the funds generated for Good Causes over the course of the ten year licence period. Andria will succeed Robert Chvátal who has been interim CEO since January this year and who will return to focus full-time on his responsibilities as Group CEO of Allwyn. - [Amalie Maria Nielsen named as first ever recipient of Allwyn and European Film Promotion’s new scholarship to Los Angeles](https://www.allwyn.com/news/amalie-maria-nielsen-named-as-first-ever-recipient-of-allwyn-and-european-film-promotion-s-new-scholarship-to-los-angeles): Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic – 5 July 2023 – European Film Promotion (“EFP”) and Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, are pleased to announce Amalie Maria Nielsen of Denmark as the first ever Future Frames participant at KVIFF to receive the scholarship to Los Angeles. - [Allwyn announces inaugural partnership with prestigious “Peace Race” cycling tour](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-announces-inaugural-partnership-with-prestigious-peace-race-cycling-tour): LUCERNE, Switzerland – 7 June 2023 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, today announces its inaugural partnership with the Peace Race (or “Zavod Miru”), a prestigious Under 23’s cycling tour, including teams from more than twenty countries, taking place in the Czech Republic. - [Future Frames and Allwyn announce the 10 European directors selected to attend this year’s Karlovy Vary International Film Festival](https://www.allwyn.com/news/future-frames-and-allwyn-announce-the-10-european-directors-selected-to-attend-this-year-s-karlovy-vary-international-film-festival): LUCERNE, Switzerland – 6 June 2023 – European Film Promotion (“EFP”), in close collaboration the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (“KVIFF”), one of Europe’s oldest film festivals, announces the ten emerging directors who will take part in this year’s Future Frames initiative. - [Allwyn completes acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-completes-acquisition-of-the-camelot-lottery-solutions-group-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board): LUCERNE, Switzerland – 6 March 2023 – Allwyn AG (“Allwyn” or the “Company”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, today announced the completion of Allwyn’s acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies (the “Camelot LS Group”), previously owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. - [Allwyn completes acquisition of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-completes-acquisition-of-camelot-uk-lotteries-limited-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board): LONDON, United Kingdom and LUCERNE, Switzerland – 5 February 2023 - Allwyn AG (“Allwyn” or the “Company”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, today announced the completion of Allwyn’s acquisition of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (“Camelot”), previously owned by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. - [Gambling Commission gives go-ahead for Allwyn to acquire Camelot](https://www.allwyn.com/news/gambling-commission-gives-go-ahead-for-allwyn-to-acquire-camelot): "Allwyn welcomes the news that the Gambling Commission has cleared the company’s acquisition of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board." - [Transfer of OPAP’s minority stake in the Betano Business](https://www.allwyn.com/news/transfer-of-opap-s-minority-stake-in-the-betano-business): Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), further to its announcement dated 20 April 2022, announces that OPAP Investment Limited (“OPAP Investment”, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPAP S.A.) transferred today its 36.75% minority interest in the business activities of Kaizen Gaming Limited outside Greece and Cyprus (the “Betano Business”) to Allwyn Investments Cyprus Limited, a fully owned indirect subsidiary of Allwyn International a.s., for an aggregate consideration of €74,243,013 (including adjusted net cash). Additionally, as previously announced, OPAP Investment will receive earnout payments based on Betano Business’ performance. - [Statement regarding discussions between Allwyn and the Ontario Teachers‘ Pension Plan](https://www.allwyn.com/news/statement-regarding-discussions-between-allwyn-and-the-ontario-teachers-pension-plan): In response to speculation, we can confirm that Allwyn is engaged in advanced discussions with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) which may lead to it purchasing Camelot’s U.K operations. If an agreement were to be reached, it would be subject to regulatory approvals. Our shared objective is to reach an agreement which would best serve the interests of the many stakeholders of The National Lottery, in particular the good causes it supports as well as the employees of Camelot and Allwyn UK. - [Allwyn to acquire Camelot UK from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-to-acquire-camelot-uk-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board): LONDON, United Kingdom – 19 November 2022 - Allwyn AG (“Allwyn” or the “Company”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“Ontario Teachers’ ”) today announced Allwyn has agreed to acquire Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (“Camelot”). - [Allwyn and Cohn Robbins announce decision on proposed business combination](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-and-cohn-robbins-announce-decision-on-proposed-business-combination): LUCERNE, Switzerland and WILMINGTON, Delaware, United States – September 24, 2022 – Allwyn AG (“Allwyn” or the “Company”), a leading multinational lottery operator, and Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. (NYSE:CRHC) ("CRHC" or “Cohn Robbins”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have mutually agreed not to proceed with their previously proposed business combination. - [Allwyn to build the UK National Lottery of the future with formal award of Fourth Licence](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-to-build-the-uk-national-lottery-of-the-future-with-formal-award-of-fourth-licence): London, September 20, 2022 - Allwyn Entertainment Ltd (“Allwyn”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Allwyn AG, has been officially awarded the Fourth Licence to operate the National Lottery for a decade starting 1st February 2024. Today’s formal award by the UK Gambling Commission kickstarts the process of transition to a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery. - [Effectiveness of Registration Statement Announcement](https://www.allwyn.com/news/effectiveness-of-registration-statement-announcement-2): Allwyn Entertainment and Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Proposed Business Combination - [Good News for The National Lottery](https://www.allwyn.com/news/good-news-for-the-national-lottery): Today’s ruling is good news for The National Lottery; it enables the Gambling Commission to move forward to award Allwyn the Fourth National Lottery Licence. - [Allwyn companies change their names in connection with rebranding](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-companies-change-their-names-in-connection-with-rebranding): Lucerne, Prague, London - Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, has changed the legal names of four of its companies to incorporate the new global brand Allwyn into their names. - [Allwyn selected to revitalise The National Lottery](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-selected-to-revitalise-the-national-lottery): (LONDON) Allwyn welcomes today’s statement from the Gambling Commission declaring the company has been selected as the Preferred Applicant of the Fourth National Lottery Licence. Allwyn’s detailed and expert-led proposal, led by Bid Chair Sir Keith Mills, was judged to be the best way of growing returns to good causes by revitalising The National Lottery in a safe and sustainable way. The company will now work to deliver on its comprehensive transition plan, led by its Chair, Justin King. - [Allwyn partners with 0xCollection to bring Refik Anadol’s Dvořák Dreams to the US](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-partners-with-0x-collection-to-bring-refik-anadol-s-dvorak-dreams-to-the-us): Washington, D.C., 2 September 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, announces its support of the U.S. premiere of Dvořák Dreams, an immersive, A.I.-generated digital exhibition by renowned artist Refik Anadol. This is the second year Allwyn has sponsored the international tour of this exhibition, underpinning its commitment to supporting the arts and innovative cultural initiatives across the globe. Allwyn’s support means the exhibition is free for the public to experience. - [An open letter from the Chairs of KKCG and Allwyn Entertainment](https://www.allwyn.com/news/an-open-letter-from-the-chairs-of-kkcg-and-allwyn-entertainment): Everyone at KKCG and Allwyn Entertainment remains horrified by Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. It is a senseless act of aggression that must be condemned in the strongest possible terms, and we are doing all we can to support the brave Ukrainians impacted by the barbarism of Vladimir Putin’s regime. - [Allwyn increases its economic interest in OPAP to 48.1%](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-increases-its-economic-interest-in-opap-to-48): Lucerne, Switzerland, February 17, 2022: Allwyn Entertainment, the group-wide brand for SAZKA Entertainment AG (“Allwyn”) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Yeonama Holdings Co. Limited to purchase the remaining minority interest in SAZKA Delta AIF Variable Investment Company Ltd (“SAZKA Delta”), an entity through which Allwyn holds part of its interest in OPAP S.A. (“OPAP”), for consideration of €327.4 million. As a result, Allwyn’s economic interest in OPAP will increase from 41.2% to 48.1%. Taking into account the net debt and working capital of SAZKA Delta, the transaction implies a premium of more than 10% on OPAP’s current market share price. The purchase price will be financed with cash from the balance sheet, including cash raised by the recent €600 million bond issuance. - [Allwyn Entertainment to Support Growth with New York Stock Exchange Listing in Partnership with Publicly-Traded Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp.](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-entertainment-to-support-growth-with-new-york-stock-exchange-listing-in-partnership-with-publicly-traded-cohn-robbins-holdings-corp): Allwyn Entertainment, the new group-wide brand for SAZKA Entertainment AG (“Allwyn Entertainment” or “Allwyn” or the “Company”), a leading multinational lottery operator, today announced another significant step in its evolution to a global lottery-led entertainment platform: Allwyn’s intention to become a publicly- listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in partnership with NYSE- listed Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. (CRHC), resulting in an expected total enterprise value for Allwyn of approximately $9.3 billion. As described below and subject to certain limitations, an innovative feature of the Transaction provides CRHC shareholders the opportunity to establish ownership stakes at a maximum enterprise value of approximately $8.7 billion. CRHC is Co-Chaired by its Co- Founders, Gary D. Cohn and Clifton S. Robbins. - [Pan-European Lottery Operator SAZKA Entertainment re-brands to Allwyn](https://www.allwyn.com/news/pan-european-lottery-operator-sazka-entertainment-re-brands-to-allwyn): SAZKA Entertainment (the “Company”), which operates lotteries in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy, is re-branding as Allwyn - [SAZKA Entertainment AG appoints Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE to its board](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-entertainment-ag-appoints-lord-sebastian-coe-ch-kbe-to-its-board): Four time Olympic medal winner, current President of World Athletics, and a global leader in the world of sport, Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE joins the board of Europe’s largest lottery operator, SAZKA Entertainment AG. Lord Coe’s appointment as the board´s first Independent Non-Executive Director took effect as of September 14, 2021. - [Robert Chvátal is re-elected as a member of the Eurojackpot Executive Committee](https://www.allwyn.com/news/robert-chvatal-is-re-elected-as-a-member-of-the-eurojackpot-executive-committee): SAZKA Group is very proud to share that our CEO, Robert Chvátal, has been re-elected as a member of the Eurojackpot Executive Committee until 2024. Robert will enter his 7th year and third term as part of this prestigious 6-person committee. - [Digital entrepreneur Brent Hoberman to support Sir Keith Mills and Sazka Group on bid to modernise The National Lottery](https://www.allwyn.com/news/digital-entrepreneur-brent-hoberman-to-support-sir-keith-mills-and-sazka-group-on-bid-to-modernise-the-national-lottery): SAZKA Group is pleased to announce that tech entrepreneur Brent Hoberman CBE has joined an advisory board that is providing support to Sir Keith Mills and the wider team as part of the company’s bid for the Fourth National Lottery Licence. Mr. Hoberman will advise primarily on the seamless integration and management of technology and digital innovation across Sazka’s plans for The National Lottery. The bid advisory board, which recently added Justin King as its retail advisor, will comprise of experts from a range of fields, including good causes, player protection and entertainment. - [Retail executive Justin King to team up with Sir Keith Mills and Sazka Group on bid to refresh and revitalise The National Lottery](https://www.allwyn.com/news/retail-executive-justin-king-to-team-up-with-sir-keith-mills-and-sazka-group-on-bid-to-refresh-and-revitalise-the-national-lottery): SAZKA Group is pleased to announce that businessman and former CEO of Sainsbury’s, Justin King CBE, will be the inaugural appointment to an advisory board that will provide counsel to bid chair Sir Keith Mills and the wider team as part of the company’s bid for the Fourth National Lottery Licence. The bid advisory board will include experts from a range of fields, including good causes, player protection, digital and innovation, and entertainment. - [KKCG and SAZKA Group announce a strategic investment by Apollo Funds to support their global expansion in the lottery and gaming sectors](https://www.allwyn.com/news/kkcg-and-sazka-group-announce-a-strategic-investment-by-apollo-funds-to-support-their-global-expansion-in-the-lottery-and-gaming-sectors): KKCG AG (“KKCG Group” or “KKCG”) and SAZKA Group a.s. (together with its subsidiaries, “SAZKA Group” or the “Company”) have announced today that funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo” and such funds the “Apollo Funds”), one of the world’s leading investors in gaming and largest alternative investment managers, have agreed to invest €500 million in the Company in coordination with Karel Komárek’s KKCG Group. The investment will be effected through an investment into SAZKA Entertainment AG, a newly- established 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of KKCG, which upon closing of the investment, will be the 100% owner of SAZKA Group. - [SAZKA Group teams up with Sir Keith Mills in bid for Fourth UK National Lottery Licence](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-teams-up-with-sir-keith-mills-in-bid-for-fourth-uk-national-lottery-licence): SAZKA Group, Europe’s largest lottery operator, today announced it has appointed Sir Keith Mills as Bid Chair of the UK team for the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition. Sir Keith Mills, a successful entrepreneur whose creative talent conceived the loyalty programmes so ubiquitous today, brings a wealth of experience from his roles across sport, charities, and business. He played a pivotal role in London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and subsequently, their successful staging. For the past six years he has chaired the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a role he hands over to Lord William Hague next month. He is also Chairman of the Invictus Games, the international adaptive multi-sport event created by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. - [Sazka Group enters the competition for UK National Lottery 4th Licence](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-enters-the-competition-for-uk-national-lottery-4th-licence): Sazka Group, Europe’s largest lottery operator, has announced that it has entered the Gambling Commission’s competition to select the operator of the 4th licence to run the UK National Lottery by completing its response to the Gambling Commission’s Selection Questionnaire. - [OPAP strengthens its position in online sports-betting in Greece through the acquisition of Stoiximan Group’s Greek and Cypriot business](https://www.allwyn.com/news/opap-strengthens-its-position-in-online-sports-betting-in-greece-through-the-acquisition-of-stoiximan-group-s-greek-and-cypriot-business): OPAP S.A., (“OPAP”), SAZKA Group’s Greek and Cypriot subsidiary, has today announced (i) the receipt of regulatory approvals for its previously announced acquisition of 51% of Stoiximan Group’s Greek and Cypriot business (“SMGC”) and (ii) the acquisition (subject to regulatory approvals) of a further stake in SMGC as a result of which OPAP will have a total shareholding of 85% in and sole control of SMGC. - [COVID-19 update](https://www.allwyn.com/news/covid-19-update): SAZKA Group wishes to give an update to its stakeholders regarding the measures our companies and retail partners have taken with regard to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. - [SAZKA Group received the Lottery Operator of the Year award](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-received-the-lottery-operator-of-the-year-award): SAZKA Group received the prestigious “Lottery Operator of the Year” award by Gaming Intelligence. - [SAZKA Group a.s. Announces Pricing of Bond Issue](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-a-s-announces-pricing-of-bond-issue-1): SAZKA Group a.s. announces that it has priced €300 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Bonds”). - [Q3 2019 Auditor-reviewed updated financial statements](https://www.allwyn.com/news/q3-2019-auditor-reviewed-updated-financial-statements): Due to a potential capital markets transaction, the 3Q 2019 SAZKA Group financial statements have been updated and prepared according to IAS 34 and reviewed by the auditor. - [Kenneth Morton appointed CFO of SAZKA Group](https://www.allwyn.com/news/kenneth-morton-appointed-cfo-of-sazka-group): SAZKA Group is pleased to announce that Kenneth Morton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective on 1 February 2020. Current CFO Peter Stohr to remain with SAZKA Group until the end of March 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. - [Novomatic AG and Sazka Group agreed on a sale of Novomatic´s shares in Casinos Austria AG](https://www.allwyn.com/news/novomatic-ag-and-sazka-group-agreed-on-a-sale-of-novomatic-s-shares-in-casinos-austria-ag): Sazka Group invites ÖBAG to form long term strategic partnership. Best solution for CASAG - [SAZKA Group a.s. Announces Pricing of Bond Issue](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-a-s-announces-pricing-of-bond-issue): SAZKA Group a.s., a joint stock company incorporated under the laws of the Czech Republic and one of the largest pan-European lottery operators, announces that it has priced €300 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Bonds”). - [SAZKA Group’s Senior Unsecured Notes SG 5.20/2024: Results of Subscription](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-s-senior-unsecured-notes-sg-5-20-2024-results-of-subscription): SAZKA Group a.s. announces the successful end to the subscription period for the Notes. - [SAZKA Group to increase the total nominal value of the Senior Unsecured Notes SG 5.20/2024](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-to-increase-the-total-nominal-value-of-the-senior-unsecured-notes-sg-5-20-2024): SAZKA Group a.s. announces that it will increase the total nominal value of the Notes to CZK 6,000,000,000 due to strong interest from both retail and institutional investors, as well as favourable market conditions for the SAZKA Group business across its markets. - [Allwyn hires proven executive to lead transformation and corporate development](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-hires-proven-executive-to-lead-transformation-and-corporate-development): Lucerne, Switzerland 19 November 2024 – Allwyn today announced the appointment of Elena Chambers as its new Group Chief Transformation and Corporate Development Officer. Elena joins the business at a critical time as it seeks to enhance its strategic growth and transformation initiatives and further build the Allwyn brand. In the role, Elena will offer expertise on growth opportunities for the business, lead large-scale transformation projects, ensure smooth transitions and optimise business functions. She took up the role on 18 November 2024. - [The Future of Lottery: A Game for Change Report](https://www.allwyn.com/news/the-future-of-lottery-a-game-for-change-report): Allwyn is a leading multi-national lottery operator that seeks to help lotteries raise more money for governments and good causes by providing the very best lottery and gaming experiences to our customers. To ensure we are successful in achieving this, we pride ourselves in driving innovation, efficiency and of course safety across our platforms. - [Allwyn to partner with 0xCollection unveiling pioneering digital artwork by Refik Anadol](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-to-partner-with-0x-collection-unveiling-pioneering-digital-artwork-by-refik-anadol): 17 August 2023 – Allwyn today announces a new partnership with 0xCollection, an initiative focused on realising the future of art through developing and preserving contemporary digital artwork. At this year’s Dvořák Prague International Music Festival, Allwyn will partner with 0xCollection to present Dvořák Dreams, a new data painting commission by Turkish-American digital artist Refik Anadol. - [Allwyn announces partnership with Future Frames including new Hollywood scholarship for talented directors at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-announces-partnership-with-future-frames-including-new-hollywood-scholarship-for-talented-directors-at-karlovy-vary-international-film-festival): LUCERNE, Switzerland – 25 April 2023 – Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), a leading multi-national lottery operator, today announces a three-year partnership with the Future Frames program, part of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (“Karlovy Vary IFF”), that will afford an emerging European director the chance to work with the best in Hollywood. - [Allwyn to acquire the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-to-acquire-the-camelot-lottery-solutions-group-from-ontario-teachers-pension-plan-board): CHICAGO, Illinois, United States and Luzern, Switzerland – 22 December 2022 - Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (“Ontario Teachers’”) today announced that Allwyn has agreed to acquire the Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies (the “Camelot LS Group”), currently owned by Ontario Teachers’. - [Allwyn Entertainment Announces Withdrawal by Camelot Entities of Legal Challenge to Allwyn’s Selection as Preferred Applicant for UK National Lottery License](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-entertainment-announces-withdrawal-by-camelot-entities-of-legal-challenge-to-allwyn-s-selection-as-preferred-applicant-for-uk-national-lottery-license): Lucerne, Switzerland – September 5, 2022 – As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG (“Allwyn”), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery. The award of the license has been contested in a legal challenge. - [Allwyn Statement](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-statement): “We welcome today’s statement by the Gambling Commission that we have been selected as the Preferred Applicant for the Fourth National Lottery Licence. - [Pavel Turek is Allwyn's new Chief Officer of CSR & Global Brand](https://www.allwyn.com/news/pavel-turek-is-allwyn-s-new-chief-officer-of-csr-and-global-brand): One of the most experienced experts in sports marketing and business, Pavel Turek, joins Allwyn. From October 2021, he assumes the position of Chief Officer of CSR & Global Brand. - [Update on recent developments](https://www.allwyn.com/news/update-on-recent-developments): COVID-19 restrictions and operational update: - [SAZKA Group commits to headline sponsorship at Global Regulatory Awards 2020](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-commits-to-headline-sponsorship-at-global-regulatory-awards-2020): Europe's largest lottery operator SAZKA Group has committed to headline sponsorship at the Gambling Compliance Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) 2020 with the event on track for a record number of submissions and attendees. - [SAZKA Group to issue new mid-term Notes](https://www.allwyn.com/news/sazka-group-to-issue-new-mid-term-notes): SAZKA Group a.s. (the “Company“) has mandated J&T BANKA a.s., Česká spořitelna a.s., Komerční banka a.s. and UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia a.s. to place a new 5 year senior bond issuance (the “bond”) with a value of 5,000,000,000 CZK, and the potential increase to 6,000,000,000 CZK. - [Allwyn appoints Ifor Evans as Group Chief Technology Officer](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-ifor-evans-as-group-chief-technology-officer): Lucerne, Switzerland 22 May 2024 - Allwyn [Group] today announced the appointment of Ifor Evans as its new Group Chief Technology Officer. Ifor will replace Tony Khatskevich, who, after six years of dedicated and exemplary service, has decided to move from his current role as Group Chief Technology Officer and become an Advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors. In this role, Tony will focus on offering strategic counsel on innovation, technology, IT and security matters. Ifor will take up the CTO role at Allwyn on 1 June 2024. - [Allwyn becomes Official Partner to Formula 1™ to drive global brand](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-becomes-official-partner-to-formula-one-to-drive-global-brand): Partnership between F1 and multi-national lottery operator is centred around community impact - [Allwyn becomes an Official Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-becomes-an-official-partner-of-the-mc-laren-formula-1-team): Leading multi-national lottery operator’s partnership with 2024 F1 Constructors’ Champions the McLaren F1 Team, combined with the newly announced official partnership with Formula 1, further underlines Allwyn’s global ambition - [Running for those who can’t: Allwyn unites leading voices in sports and para sports to drive record participation in the world’s largest race](https://www.allwyn.com/news/running-for-those-who-can-t-allwyn-unites-leading-voices-in-sports-and-para-sports-to-drive-record-participation-in-the-world-s-largest-race): As global partner, Allwyn seeks to inspire people all over the world to run, roll, or walk in the 2024 Wings for Life World Run to find a cure for spinal cord injury. - [LottoItalia is selected to operate the Italian Lotto licence for the next nine years](https://www.allwyn.com/news/lotto-italia-is-selected-to-operate-the-italian-lotto-licence-for-the-next-nine-years): LUCERNE, Switzerland 19 May 2025 – Allwyn notes that the Judging Commission completed its analysis of the technical and economic offers in the bid process for the Italian Lotto Licence and is proposing the LottoItalia consortium, comprised of Allwyn, Arianna 2001, and Novomatic Italia together with IGT serving as the principal operating partner, to the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (“ADM”), which is expected to make the award notice within the next 35 days. - [Allwyn and Formula 1® celebrate power of community by launching F1® Allwyn Global Community Award](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-and-formula-1-celebrate-power-of-community-by-launching-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): Brand-new F1® Allwyn Global Community Award will recognise and spotlight community-focused initiatives from across the world of Formula 1, with first winner to be presented at the Formula 1® Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025 - [Allwyn appoints experienced executive to lead digital expansion](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-experienced-executive-to-lead-digital-expansion): 21 August 2025, Lucerne, Switzerland – Lottery-led entertainment company Allwyn today announced the appointment of Kresimir Spajic as CEO, Allwyn Digital. - [Disability Initiative Wins Inaugural F1® Allwyn Global Community Award](https://www.allwyn.com/news/disability-initiative-wins-inaugural-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): First F1® Allwyn Global Community Award sees local Dutch initiative presented with the trophy and €100,000 donation from Allwyn to support its impact on the local community. Stichting HandicapNL has been recognised for its local community contribution through transforming event accessibility for those with disabilities - [Allwyn launches Player Protection Lab to drive new player safety research](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-launches-player-protection-lab-to-drive-new-player-safety-research): Lucerne, Switzerland, 9 September 2025 – Allwyn, the lottery-led gaming entertainment company, has today announced the launch of the Allwyn Player Protection Lab, a global responsible gaming initiative aimed at supporting novel research and innovation to advance player safety. - [Allwyn to acquire majority stake in PrizePicks, creating a new force in global entertainment](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-prize-picks): News - [Business Combination of Allwyn and OPAP creating the 2nd Largest Listed Lottery and Gaming Operator Globally](https://www.allwyn.com/news/business-combination-of-allwyn-and-opap-creating-the-2nd-largest-listed-lottery-and-gaming-operator-globally): News - [Girlstart Wins Inaugural US F1® Allwyn Global Community Award](https://www.allwyn.com/news/girlstart-wins-inaugural-us-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): News - [The John Langdon Down Foundation Wins F1® Allwyn Global Community Award at Mexico Grand Prix](https://www.allwyn.com/news/the-john-langdon-down-foundation-wins-f1-allwyn-global-community-award-at-mexico-grand-prix): News - [Green Our Planet named winner of F1® Allwyn Global Community Award in Las Vegas](https://www.allwyn.com/news/green-our-planet-named-winner-of-f1-allwyn-global-community-award-in-las-vegas): News - [Allwyn agrees to acquire controlling interest in online sports betting and gaming operator Novibet](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-agrees-to-acquire-controlling-interest-in-online-sports-betting-and-gaming-operator-novibet): Lucerne, Switzerland, 30 December 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in Logflex MT Holding Limited, the owner of the growing online sports betting and gaming group Novibet, subject to customary regulatory and antitrust approvals. - [Allwyn appoints Tatiana Jouanneau as Group Chief Brand Officer](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-tatiana-jouanneau-as-group-chief-brand-officer): Lucerne, Switzerland – 9th December 2025 – Allwyn International AG, the lottery-led gaming entertainment company, announces the appointment of Tatiana Jouanneau as Group Chief Brand Officer, effective 1 January 2026. - [Allwyn completes acquisition of majority stake in PrizePicks](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-completes-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-prizepicks): News - [Formula 1® and Allwyn extend Official Partnership in new multi-year agreement](https://www.allwyn.com/news/formula-1-and-allwyn-extend-official-partnership-in-new-multi-year-agreement): News - [Allwyn publishes 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting community impact, player protection and responsible growth](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-publishes-2025-sustainability-report-highlighting-community-impact-player-protection-and-responsible-growth-1): Lucerne, Switzerland, 18 May 2026 – Allwyn AG (ATHEX:ALWN), the lottery-led gaming entertainment company, today publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining further progress in responsible gaming, community investment and sustainability across its global operations. - [Canada’s La Tablée des Chefs Wins F1® Allwyn Global Community Award and Receives €100,000 to Fight Food Insecurity](https://www.allwyn.com/news/canadas-la-tablee-des-chefs-wins-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): 2026 programme expands to celebrate more communities, at more races, with more donations and the chance for fans to get involved - [F1 Allwyn Global Community Awards kick off in Montréal](https://www.allwyn.com/news/f1-allwyn-global-community-awards-kick-off-in-montreal): After a successful inaugural campaign in 2025, the F1 Allwyn Global Community Awards got underway at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix. - [Allwyn appoints Khalid Reede Jones as Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn North America](https://www.allwyn.com/news/khalid-reede-jones-appointed-chief-executive-officer-allwyn-north-america): News - [Austria’s Sindbad Mentoring Wins F1® Allwyn Global Community Award - Securing €100,000 to Combat Educational Inequality](https://www.allwyn.com/news/austria-sindbad-mentoring-wins-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): News - [Starlight Children’s Foundation wins British F1® Allwyn Global Community Award to make hospital stays kinder for children](https://www.allwyn.com/news/starlight-childrens-foundation-british-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): News - [Hae-Sup Sin announced as recipient of Allwyn Residency as part of EFP FUTURE FRAMES 2026](https://www.allwyn.com/news/hae-sup-sin-announced-recipient-allwyn-residency-efp-future-frames-2026): News - [From Las Vegas to the awards stage: the story behind Allwyn's Scratch Car](https://www.allwyn.com/news/from-las-vegas-to-the-awards-stage-the-story-behind-allwyn-scratch-car): News - [Allwyn announces inaugural Player Protection Lab funding awards to drive new player safety research](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-announces-inaugural-player-protection-lab-funding-awards-to-drive-new-player-safety-research): Two research projects chosen to each receive up to €100,000 - [“The potential of that legacy won the day” – Sindbad Mentoring wins the F1® Allwyn Global Community Award](https://www.allwyn.com/news/the-potential-of-that-legacy-won-the-day-sindbad-mentoring-wins-the-f1-allwyn-global-community-award): News - [Allwyn announces leadership transition at Allwyn UK](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-announces-leadership-transition-at-allwyn-uk): News - [Spieren voor Spieren wins Dutch F1® Allwyn Global Community Award to transform lives through adaptive sport](https://www.allwyn.com/news/spieren-voor-spieren-wins-dutch-f1-allwyn-global-community-award-transform-lives-adaptive-sport): News - [“Celebrating what is possible” - F1® Allwyn Global Community Award supports children's inclusive sport in the Netherlands](https://www.allwyn.com/news/celebrating-what-is-possible-f1-allwyn-global-community-award-supports-inclusive-sport-in-the-netherlands): News - [Allwyn brings inaugural Allwyn x McLaren Racing event to Athens](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-brings-inaugural-allwyn-mclaren-racing-event-to-athens): News - [Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-francesco-rodano-as-group-head-of-responsible-gaming): News - [Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren as Group Chief Technology Officer](https://www.allwyn.com/news/allwyn-appoints-fredrik-oegren-as-group-chief-technology-officer): News ## Careers ### Careers - 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