Legal
April 17, 2026
High Court Ruling Backs UK Gambling Commission in License Dispute
Richard Desmond has vowed to continue his legal battle despite his recent decisive defeat. The UK High Court ruled against his claim for GBP 1.3 billion ($1.77 billion) in damages linked to the awarding of the UK’s National Lottery license to Allwyn. Mrs Justice Joanna Smith dismissed the case in full, concluding that the UK […]
Lottery
April 14, 2026
Powerball Sets Sail for Great Britain as Allwyn Introduces National Lottery Improvements
Allwyn, the current custodian of the UK National Lottery, unveiled planned improvements to the Lotto game, as well as the introduction of Powerball, one of the world’s most recognizable jackpot games. Allwyn Announces Lotto Improvements According to Allwyn, the enhanced version of the Lotto game will include a new two-round format every Wednesday and Saturday […]
Business
March 25, 2026
Allwyn Wraps Up OPAP Merger, Goes Live on Athens Stock Exchange
Lottery giant Allwyn announced the completion of its merger with the Greek company OPAP, creating what the former business called “the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally.” As a result of the transaction, Allwyn is now listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. Allwyn Becomes the Second-Largest Listed Lottery Operator in the World In its […]
Business
March 20, 2026
Allwyn Posts Steady Growth in 2025, Eyes Strategic Expansion
Allwyn closed out 2025 with steady momentum. Under the surface, however, the company focused on its significant restructuring efforts as it balanced rising revenues with shifting costs and a series of strategic moves aimed at redefining its global footprint. Going into 2026, Allwyn will likely aim to maintain growth while streamlining its existing operations. Most […]
Business
March 4, 2026
Allwyn & Novibet Abandon Merger Due to Competition Concerns
Gaming entertainment giant Allwyn International has decided to withdraw its planned acquisition of Novibet’s parent company, Logflex MT Holding Limited, due to regulatory concerns. The decision follows recent feedback from the Greek competition regulator. Allwyn Sought to Acquire the Novibet Parent On March 4, Allwyn announced that the acquisition of a majority stake in Logflex […]
Business
February 10, 2026
Shareholders Show Strong Confidence in the Allwyn–OPAP Merger
Shareholders signal significant support for the proposed merger between Allwyn and OPAP as the deal promises to redefine Europe’s lottery and gaming landscape. OPAP held an extraordinary general meeting at the beginning of January, allowing investors to exit the company. Only 6.7% of OPAP’s outstanding shares were compensated in this manner, signaling that most shareholders […]
Business
January 20, 2026
Allwyn Completes $1.53B PrizePicks Deal
Allwyn has taken another decisive step in its push to expand its global reach after acquiring a majority share in daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks. The deal gives the lottery giant a 62.3% holding in one of North America’s fastest-growing sports entertainment brands, marking a significant expansion of Allwyn’s footprint in the United States. PrizePicks […]
Lottery
January 13, 2026
UK National Lottery Player Comes Forward to Claim GBP 15M Jackpot
A lucky lottery player in the UK is ready to kick off 2026 with a bang after claiming a jackpot of some GBP 15 million. This comes two months after the actual jackpot was won. Allwyn Is Currently Validating the Claim On November 15, the UK National Lottery’s Lotto “Must Be Won” drawing saw a […]
Business
January 8, 2026
OPAP Shareholders Give the Thumbs Up to Allwyn Merger
OPAP has held an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) during which its shareholders voted on the planned merger with Allwyn. The deal has secured the necessary shareholder go-ahead to advance, although it remains subject to additional conditions. Allwyn and OPAP Want to Merge into a European Powerhouse In October last year, European lottery giant Allwyn set […]
Business
November 26, 2025
Allwyn’s Q3 Profitability Was Strong Despite Setbacks
Gaming giant Allwyn International has published its unaudited financial report for the third quarter of the year, reporting stable financials. Officials highlighted the company’s significant strategic progress and expressed optimism about its future. Allwyn’s Growth Was Offset by High Costs and Customer-Friendly Results In its Q3 report, Allwyn reported good top-line growth momentum. The company’s […]
