Allwyn UK has a ‘new bold vision’ for the National Lottery, as it takes on the duty of raising money for good causes across the UK and making a difference in the lives of ordinary people. As of 1 February, Allwyn assumes stewardship of the National Lottery, taking over the UK government’s multi-billion-pound contract supporting charities, heritage projects, and cultural …
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Allwyn UK has confirmed the inbound appointment of Andria Vidler as the new CEO, effective from 1 October 2023. Vidler, a figurehead in UK media and entertainment, is set to helm Allwyn UK as it prepares to operate The National Lottery from 1 February 2024. The incoming CEO will replace interim chief Robert Chvátal, who stepped in to the role …
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Allwyn Group has confirmed to SBC that Group CEO Robert Chvátal has assumed the role of Interim CEO of Allwyn UK “to drive on the transition towards the start of the Fourth Licence of The National Lottery” beginning on 1 February 2024. The leadership change sees David Craven, who has served as Allwyn UK CEO since June 2021, depart the …
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Allwyn UK has confirmed the appointments of Sharon Doherty and Victoria McKenzie-Gould as non-executive Directors, following the formal award of the fourth National Lottery licence. The multi-national lottery operator was officially granted the licence earlier this month after current incumbents Camelot withdrew its legal appeal against the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision. Allwyn has now decided to bring in two …
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Flutter Entertainment has this morning launched its new ‘Cash4Clubs’ campaign, donating £4.8 million to grassroots sports organisations across the UK struggling to survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FTSE100 betting group has partnered with ‘Made by Sport’, a charity that champions local sports development as a vital community factor improving social mobility, circumstances and people’s lives. Flutter has …
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Brent Hoberman (CBE) has become the latest business figurehead to join the ‘UK advisory board’ for SAZKA Group, providing support and guidance to Sir Keith Mills’ bid team competing to win the Fourth National Lottery Licence. Recognised as one of the UK’s most successful digital entrepreneurs, Hoberman will join SAZKA’s bid advisory chaired by former Sainsbury’s Plc chief executive Justin …
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Justin King (CBE) has become the latest British business figurehead to join SAZKA Group’s bid to ‘refresh and revitalise’ the National Lottery. The former Group CEO of Sainsbury’s Plc (2004-2015) will sit on the SAZKA ‘advisory board’ to provide counsel to Sir Keith Mills’ ‘bid team’, which is competing to win the government’s Fourth National Lottery Competition. King will play …
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