Allwyn UK appointed Bridget Lea managing director of retail, the company said. The newly created role takes over from operations director Jenny Blogg, who is due to leave in early spring for an external opportunity. Lea will oversee work with National Lottery retailers across the UK.
Lea will oversee Allwyn UK’s work with National Lottery retailers in its retail channel.
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Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler wrote to the Gambling Commission to question Phil Walker’s suitability as Allwyn UK’s interim chief executive, the report said. Walker is due to take up the role on 7 September, replacing Andria Vidler; Allwyn said it has begun searching for a permanent CEO.
Reportedly, Allwyn UK has appointed Phil Walker as interim chief executive. Walker previously worked as an executive at William Hill.
Reportedly, Chris Lyman has stepped down as COO of Allwyn UK, the National Lottery operator. The departure follows almost three years in the role and forms part of an ongoing leadership reshuffle at the company.
Allwyn UK told SBC News it was working with the UKGC on responsible gambling and player monitoring. It was reported that a British coroner had asked the regulator to include National Lottery draw games in Gamstop.
UK Gambling Commission acting chief executive Sarah Gardner called on Allwyn UK to increase National Lottery returns for good causes while maintaining player protections, according to a report of her conference remarks. Allwyn generated £1.8bn for good causes in 2025/26, while sales fell 12.5% year on year in the first quarter of 2026/27. Gardner said the technology upgrade created opportunities to improve safeguards, despite transition problems.