Lottery
February 6, 2023
Camelot’s Acquisition Completion Ensued Board and Team Changes
UK’s National Lottery operator, Camelot UK Lotteries Limited, announced this weekend the end of its ongoing acquisition by the winner of the fourth National Lottery license in the country, Allwyn Group. Transaction Completed The completion of the transaction with Allwyn brought together two leading lottery operators ahead of the start of the next National Lottery […]
Lottery
January 24, 2023
Allwyn Secures Approval from UKGC for Camelot Takeover
The announcement came Monday and marks a major step ahead in Allwyn’s acquisition of Camelot from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. The plan for the takeover was announced after a legal battle between the duo lasted for several months. Ultimately, Allwyn, as the winner of the fourth National Lottery license, agreed to acquire Camelot […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Allwyn Enters the US Market via Camelot LS Group Acquisition
Allwyn, the winner of the Fourth UK National Lottery bid, and the owner of the current UK National Lottery operator, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, announced an agreement for the acquisition of Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies for an undisclosed fee. Expanding Operations into the US The acquisition of Chicago-based Camelot LS Group allows Allwyn […]
Lottery
December 6, 2022
Camelot Bolsters Michigan Lottery’s Online Platform
Camelot Lottery Solutions and Michigan Lottery have signed a new partnership through which the former is becoming the official e-instant games supplier for the Great Lakes lottery. Camelot will bring a range of e-instant titles that are some of the most popular products that players in the state and globally enjoy, letting the local lottery […]
Lottery
November 21, 2022
Allwyn to Acquire Camelot UK
Allwyn has proceeded with its plans to acquire Camelot UK Lotteries and expand its presence in Britain ahead of becoming the National Lottery operator. Acquiring Camelot, which is the incumbent operator, will allow the Czech company to immediately take the reins. The deal was announced by Allwyn and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. Under the […]
Industry
November 1, 2022
National Lottery Q2 FY23 Funds for Good Causes Hit £501.8m
The Gambling Commission in the UK released the quarterly report keeping track of the National Lottery’s contribution to good causes report showing that funds in the second quarter of FY 23 have increased. Overview and Comparison Funds that were raised by the National Lottery for good causes need to be allocated to the National Lottery […]
Lottery
October 31, 2022
Allwyn Eyes Acquisition of Camelot UK’s Business
Czech lottery giant Allwyn Entertainment confirmed that it is in talks with Camelot for the acquisition of the latter’s UK business. Allwyn, which was selected as the next National Lottery operator, is bullish on consolidating power in the British market. Allwyn Wants to Speed Things Up Earlier this year, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission named […]
Industry
October 25, 2022
Camelot Banishes Scrabble & Monopoly Following CAP Changes
Scrabble and Monopoly, two of the National Lottery’s flagship games, have been removed from Camelot’s list of offerings. The operator has made the decision due to the new changes in regulation brought by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) this spring. Exactly one year ago, Camelot was bashed by MPs from the UK Parliament for […]
Lottery
September 20, 2022
Allwyn Received the Fourth National Lottery License
After months of hurdles, Allwyn has finally received the fourth license to operate Britain’s National Lottery. The Czech operator was selected as the successor of the incumbent operator, Camelot, in March. However, the latter company put up a tough resistance against the licensing of Allwyn as the next National Lottery operator. Allwyn Crowned as Next […]
Lottery
September 7, 2022
Cohn Robbins Holdings Welcomes Camelot’s Decision to Withdraw Its Appeal
Allwyn has greeted Camelot’s appeal withdrawal against the decision to give the National Lottery license to Allwyn. In a statement, the company noted that the withdrawal removes a massive obstacle to the UKGC and the transition process can now finally begin. Cohn Robbins Holdings, partners of Allwyn also shared the excitement. The UKGC Gave Allwyn […]