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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 follows Camelot UK takeover with major expansion of US presence

Allwyn follows Camelot UK takeover with major expansion of US presence

As it prepares to take on UK National Lottery management duties, Allwyn has agreed to acquire the Camelot Lottery Systems Group (Camelot LS) from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTTP). The deal builds on Allwyn’s decision to outright buy Camelot UK, which has been the operator of the National Lottery since 1993 and was the firm’s main competition in the …

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Camelot B2B division secures WLA accreditation as a ‘responsible supplier’

SBC News Camelot B2B division secures WLA accreditation as a ‘responsible supplier’

The World Lottery Association (WLA) has recognised Camelot Lottery Solutions’ commitment to safer gambling after the B2B arm of the UK National Lottery operator was accredited as a certified Responsible Gaming Supplier. Recognised for prioritising player safety, Camelot Lottery Solutions has joined a handful of suppliers in achieving alignment with the WLA Responsible Gaming standards. Wayne Pickup, CEO of Camelot …

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David Kelly joins Camelot Lottery Solutions as new chair

SBC News David Kelly joins Camelot Lottery Solutions as new chair

Camelot Lottery Solutions has confirmed that David Kelly will assume the position of Chair of the company, while its sister business Camelot UK Lotteries has appointed Gill Whitehead as a new, non-executive director. Having served as a non-executive director at Camelot UK lotteries since 2014, Kelly has also held a number of other senior roles across a variety of sectors, …

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Camelot appoints Wayne Pickup as incoming Global Division CEO

SBC News Camelot appoints Wayne Pickup as incoming Global Division CEO

UK National Lottery operator Camelot continues its executive leadership restructure, confirming the appointment of Wayne Pickup as designate Chief Executive Officer for its ‘Camelot Global’ B2B division. Pickup the current CEO of Lotto New Zealand is expected to takeover Camelot Global leadership in H1 2018. Pickup replaces former incumbent Nigel Railton, who this week was promoted to UK CEO by …

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