Allwyn could acquire additional shares in Casinos Austria, where it already holds just under 60%, according to reported speculation. The report says the lotteries business is the main focus, rather than the group’s 12 domestic casinos or overseas interests.
Operators and investors should watch for a potential shift in control, as Allwyn’s reported interest centers on the lotteries business.
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SBC announced a Regulatory Advisory Board on 5 November 2026 to advise on regulatory initiatives and identify emerging issues across international gambling markets. Andrew Gellatly, a former AGCC executive director, will chair the board, which includes representatives from Entain, Kaizen Gaming, Super, Allwyn, Playtech and OpenBet.
Better Collective’s shares fell 37.16% over five days following Brazil’s betting ban announcement. Flutter’s shares declined 11.52% over the same period. It was reported that Better Collective estimated a €15m impact for the rest of 2026 and suspended its 2027 guidance.
Better Collective's share price fell 37.16% over five days following the announcement of a provisional measure to ban online gambling in Brazil, according to share price data cited in a report on 29 September 2026. The report said the decline came five days after President Lula's announcement and ahead of the first round of the election on 4 October.
Allwyn said Brazil’s temporary ban on online sports betting and iGaming could affect its 2026 financial outlook. The group said its previous guidance of an Adjusted EBITDA margin of about 37% no longer applied; its preliminary assessment was that the impact would be limited if the ban remained in force for the rest of 2026. Kaizen Gaming, in which Allwyn holds a 36.75% stake, is preparing legal action to protect Betano’s rights in Brazil, according to Allwyn.
Allwyn chief executive Robert Chvátal and chief financial officer Kenneth Morton discussed sportsbook acquisitions and secondary listing plans in an EGR interview published on 28 August. The interview followed Allwyn’s Q2 earnings and included management support for its new UK chief following pressure from MPs.
Allwyn increased its stake in German lottery ticket reseller Next Lotto to a majority holding for an undisclosed amount. The report also said Allwyn’s Q2 revenue rose 27%.