12 OctRegulation
Allwyn UK outlines regulator cooperation amid calls to expand lottery self-exclusion
The coroner’s request puts Gamstop coverage for National Lottery draw games before the regulator.
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- UK
- Allwyn launches Powerball in UK 2026-07-21
- Allwyn introduces Powerball to the UK National Lottery 2026-07-21
Deals and partners
- Acquired Next Lotto 2026-08-27 · entry
- Invested in Betano 2026-09-28 · entry
People moves
- Francesco Rodano joined 2026-09-09 · entry
- Francesco Rodano joined 2026-09-11 · entry
- Robert Chvátal joined 2026-09-11 · entry
- Francesco Rodano joined 2026-09-10 · entry
- Brett Cross joined 2026-10-07 · entry
- Francesco Rodano joined 2026-10-07 · entry
- Fredrik Ögren joined 2026-10-07 · entry
- Chris Lyman left 2026-08-04 · entry
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Timeline
Newest first, grouped by month.
October 2026
8 OctPeople moves
Dan Taylor becomes Flutter CEO as Allwyn appoints new CTO
Dan Taylor’s arrival as Flutter group CEO and Allwyn’s new chief technology officer change leadership at both companies.
7 OctPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Fredrik Ögren to lead group technology
The appointments place Allwyn’s group technology strategy under Ögren while assigning Cross responsibility for global lottery technology.
6 OctRegulation
UKGC calls on Allwyn to meet higher oversight standards
The UKGC expects Allwyn to meet higher standards because of the National Lottery’s public position.
September 2026
29 SepDeals & M&A
Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
Better Collective’s suspension of 2027 guidance leaves investors without its financial outlook amid uncertainty over operations in Brazil.
28 SepRegulation
President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
Licensed operators face site blocking and requirements to return customer funds while Congress considers the provisional measure.
11 SepPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming
Rodano’s appointment gives Allwyn leadership for developing player protection policies and integrating them into products and brands.
10 SepPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming across the group
Allwyn’s new responsible gaming head will oversee player protection across its European and North American markets.
9 SepPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming
Allwyn’s appointment places Francesco Rodano at the head of its group responsible gaming function.
August 2026
28 AugDeals & M&A
Allwyn executives discuss sportsbook acquisitions and secondary listing plans
Allwyn’s leadership discussed sportsbook acquisitions and secondary listing plans, giving investors management commentary following Q2 earnings.
28 AugTenders & awards
IWG extends Michigan Lottery supply contract to July 2032
The contract secures six more years of IWG supplying Michigan Lottery with eInstant games through InstantRGS.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Allwyn acquires majority stake in Germany’s Next Lotto
Allwyn gains majority ownership of German lottery ticket reseller Next Lotto alongside reported Q2 revenue growth of 27%.
27 AugDeals & M&A
Allwyn reports 27% net revenue growth to €1,246m in Q2 2026
Allwyn’s Q2 net revenue of €1,246m and 27% growth provide investors a measure of the operator’s revenue performance.
26 AugDeals & M&A
Allwyn reports 56 Lotto millionaires in ten weeks
Powerball adds a UK lottery product for Allwyn, with payouts reaching nearly a million winning tickets.
26 AugRegulation
MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
The MPs’ letter brings scrutiny of Walker’s regulatory history to the UKGC as he prepares to lead the National Lottery operator.
19 AugPeople moves
Allwyn appoints Phil Walker interim UK lottery chief executive
The appointment puts Walker in interim charge of Allwyn's UK lottery business.
19 AugPeople moves
Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker interim CEO as predecessor departs
Allwyn UK’s leadership transition puts former William Hill executive Phil Walker in charge as interim CEO.
4 AugPeople moves
Chris Lyman leaves Allwyn UK chief operating role
The departure changes Allwyn UK’s operating leadership during its reshuffle.
3 AugRegulation
UK appeal court rejects National Lottery licence challenge
The rejection ends the reported court challenge to Allwyn’s licence award.
July 2026
31 JulFunding
Allwyn selects first recipients of player-protection research funding
The awards fund research into approaches to reducing gambling harm.
31 JulRegulation
Court of Appeal refuses further National Lottery challenge
The decision closes the challengers’ remaining appeal route in the reported licence dispute.
31 JulRegulation
Court of Appeal rejects lottery challengers’ appeal request
The decision leaves the earlier ruling and Allwyn’s UK lottery appointment standing.
31 JulDeals & M&A
Allwyn awards first player protection research funding
The awards provide funding for player protection research.
31 JulRegulation
Court of Appeal rejects challenge to Allwyn lottery licence award
The ruling rejects another challenge to Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award.
31 JulRegulation
Court of Appeal rejects National Lottery challengers’ appeal request
The decision rejects another challenge connected to the fourth National Lottery licence.
30 JulFunding
Allwyn awards funding to two player protection research projects
The awards provide financing for two projects developing player protection research and tools.
22 JulDeals & M&A
Allwyn begins UK Powerball introduction
The introduction adds Powerball to Allwyn’s UK lottery plans.
21 JulLicences & markets
Allwyn launches Powerball in UK
The launch adds a shared US lottery jackpot product to the UK market.
21 JulLicences & markets
Allwyn introduces Powerball to the UK National Lottery
Powerball adds another lottery format to Allwyn’s UK offering.
June 2026
4 JunDeals & M&A
Allwyn reports €754m Q1 revenue amid UK lottery investment
Allwyn expects a return to growth following its UK lottery modernisation investment.
Market data
Allwyn · Athens: ALWN. Share price end-of-day, delayed; not investment advice.
Last close (2026-10-16)EUR 12.30
1 week+1.7%
YTD−35.6%
1 year−30.4%
Market capEUR 9.48bn
| Quarter ended | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | EUR 407.0m | EUR 409.9m | EUR 445.6m | EUR 477.0m | EUR 1.25bn |
| EBITDA | EUR 193.0m | EUR 219.4m | EUR 212.0m | EUR 217.0m | EUR 381.0m |
| Operating income | EUR 154.0m | EUR 178.3m | EUR 174.7m | EUR 165.0m | EUR 141.0m |
| Net income | EUR 110.0m | EUR 127.9m | EUR 122.2m | EUR 109.0m | EUR 44.0m |
| Diluted EPS | 0.31 | — | — | 0.28 | 0.06 |
| Cash & equivalents | EUR 493.0m | EUR 771.0m | EUR 767.0m | EUR 2.44bn | EUR 1.74bn |
Figures as reported in each company’s currency; Q4 values for US filers may be derived as full year minus nine months. EBITDA is a company-defined or data-provider measure where shown.
Next results expected: 19 November 2026 (provisional).
End-of-day, delayed; not investment advice. Data and methodology · All gaming stocks
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- Oct 2026
- Sep 2026
- Deals & M&A Better Collective shares fall 37.16% following Brazil betting ban
- Regulation President Lula bans online betting operations in Brazil through provisional measure
- People moves Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming
- People moves Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming across the group
- People moves Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming
- Aug 2026
- Deals & M&A Allwyn executives discuss sportsbook acquisitions and secondary listing plans
- Tenders & awards IWG extends Michigan Lottery supply contract to July 2032
- Deals & M&A Allwyn acquires majority stake in Germany’s Next Lotto
- Deals & M&A Allwyn reports 27% net revenue growth to €1,246m in Q2 2026
- Deals & M&A Allwyn reports 56 Lotto millionaires in ten weeks
- Regulation MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
- Jul 2026
- Funding Allwyn selects first recipients of player-protection research funding
- Regulation Court of Appeal refuses further National Lottery challenge
- Regulation Court of Appeal rejects lottery challengers’ appeal request
- Deals & M&A Allwyn awards first player protection research funding
- Regulation Court of Appeal rejects challenge to Allwyn lottery licence award
- Regulation Court of Appeal rejects National Lottery challengers’ appeal request
- Jun 2026
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