National Lottery (United Kingdom)

One in four people consider scrolling through social media a genuine hobby - but many yearn to break the digital fix

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].

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Yet one out of four (24%) UK adults consider staying indoors scrolling through social media to be a genuine hobby[1].
Yet the nation is yearning for more as many wish to break free from their digital habit, with three out of five adults (59%) harbouring hidden desires to try something new.
A third (34%) even admit that if they didn't have social media, they would opt to spend their time on new pursuits.
A quarter (23%) are considering getting rid of all their social media in a bid to pursue more diverse interests.

Scientific Games and Allwyn Move Bold Plans Forward for UK National Lottery

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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LONDON and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games marks the official transfer of the UK National Lottery's fourth license on February 1. Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK, Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.

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Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK , Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.
Scientific Games and Allwyn move bold plan forward for UK National Lottery with opening of new, modern UK tech facility.
Positive momentum is underway with the opening of Scientific Games' high-tech, 92,000-square-foot state-of-the-art scratchcard logistics facility in Warrington, UK to serve The National Lottery retailers.
Scientific Games' UK field service vehicles are all electric and the company uses an internationally recognized sustainable courier for deliveries to The National Lottery retailers.

Scientific Games and Allwyn Move Bold Plans Forward for UK National Lottery

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

LONDON and ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games marks the official transfer of the UK National Lottery's fourth license on February 1. Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK, Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.

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Through close collaboration with partner Allwyn UK , Scientific Games has delivered strategically planned milestones to support Allwyn's plans to grow The National Lottery responsibly and minimize environmental impact.
Positive momentum is underway with the opening of Scientific Games' high-tech, 92,000-square-foot state-of-the-art scratchcard logistics facility in Warrington, UK to serve The National Lottery retailers.
On February 1, as the exclusive scratchcard provider to The National Lottery, Scientific Games commences its world-renowned Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership program with portfolio planning advanced logistics and distribution of current scratch games alongside all-new, data-driven scratch games created and produced by the company.
Scientific Games' UK field service vehicles are all electric and the company uses an internationally recognized sustainable courier for deliveries to The National Lottery retailers.

IGT Supply Contract for UK National Lottery Operations Extended

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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LONDON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has received a contract extension to continue to supply the UK National Lottery's core lottery system ahead of the switchover to a new platform, as part of Allwyn's transformation program for The National Lottery.

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LONDON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has received a contract extension to continue to supply the UK National Lottery's core lottery system ahead of the switchover to a new platform, as part of Allwyn's transformation program for The National Lottery.
"We are pleased to continue to support the operation of The National Lottery, working alongside a range of other suppliers and Allwyn," said Jay Gendron, IGT COO Global Lottery.
As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to 25 lotteries in the U.S., eight of the world's largest 10 lotteries and 16 of the world's top 25 lotteries.
For more information, visit IGT.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .

Allwyn to build the UK National Lottery of the future with formal award of Fourth Licence

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Today's formal award by the UK Gambling Commission kickstarts the process of transition to a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery.

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Today's formal award by the UK Gambling Commission kickstarts the process of transition to a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery.
With 16 months remaining until the start of the new chapter for the National Lottery, an intensive transition period lies ahead.
Allwyn's chairman, Justin King, commented on the formal award of the Fourth National Lottery Licence:
"Today's award formally marks a fresh start for the National Lottery.
Sir Keith Mills, bid chair during the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition and now senior independent director, commented on the formal award of the Fourth National Lottery Licence:
"The whole team at Allwyn is immensely proud to be taking on the responsibility for growing the National Lottery over the next ten years.

Allwyn to build the UK National Lottery of the future with formal award of Fourth Licence

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Today's formal award by the UK Gambling Commission kickstarts the process of transition to a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery.

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Today's formal award by the UK Gambling Commission kickstarts the process of transition to a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery.
With 16 months remaining until the start of the new chapter for the National Lottery, an intensive transition period lies ahead.
Allwyn's chairman, Justin King, commented on the formal award of the Fourth National Lottery Licence:
"Today's award formally marks a fresh start for the National Lottery.
Sir Keith Mills, bid chair during the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition and now senior independent director, commented on the formal award of the Fourth National Lottery Licence:
"The whole team at Allwyn is immensely proud to be taking on the responsibility for growing the National Lottery over the next ten years.

Cohn Robbins Shares Allwyn’s Excitement For UK National Lottery After Camelot Withdraws Legal Appeal

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

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These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release.

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These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release.
You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors section of Cohn Robbins registration statement on Form S-1 (File No.
Most of these factors are outside Allwyns and Cohn Robbins control and are difficult to predict.
Neither Allwyn nor Cohn Robbins gives any assurance that Allwyn or Cohn Robbins will achieve its expectations.

Allwyn Entertainment Announces Withdrawal by Camelot Entities of Legal Challenge to Allwyn's Selection as Preferred Applicant for UK National Lottery License

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn"), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery.

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LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn"), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery.
That ruling was appealed by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (the incumbent operator of the UK National Lottery) and Camelot Global Lottery Solutions Limited (together, the "Camelot Entities" and the "Camelot Appeal") and International Game Technology plc, resulting in the suspension continuing.
Today, Allwyn announced that the Camelot Entities have decided to withdraw the Camelot Appeal, and Allwyn Entertainment Ltd and Allwyn International A.S. have agreed to waive all claims for costs or damages against the Camelot Entities.
Allwyn very much welcomes this decision and looks forward to cooperating with Camelot and the Gambling Commission on the transition process.

Allwyn Entertainment Announces Withdrawal by Camelot Entities of Legal Challenge to Allwyn's Selection as Preferred Applicant for UK National Lottery License

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn"), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery.

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LUCERNE, Switzerland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, in March 2022 the UK Gambling Commission selected Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment AG ("Allwyn"), as its preferred applicant for the fourth license to operate the UK National Lottery.
That ruling was appealed by Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (the incumbent operator of the UK National Lottery) and Camelot Global Lottery Solutions Limited (together, the "Camelot Entities" and the "Camelot Appeal") and International Game Technology plc, resulting in the suspension continuing.
Today, Allwyn announced that the Camelot Entities have decided to withdraw the Camelot Appeal, and Allwyn Entertainment Ltd and Allwyn International A.S. have agreed to waive all claims for costs or damages against the Camelot Entities.
Allwyn very much welcomes this decision and looks forward to cooperating with Camelot and the Gambling Commission on the transition process.

Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. Reminds Shareholders All Redeemed Shares Forfeit Their Bonus Shares to Those Remaining in Transaction

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Friday, September 2, 2022

All CRHC shares that are redeemed will forfeit their bonus shares to those shareholders owning shares that have not been redeemed.

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All CRHC shares that are redeemed will forfeit their bonus shares to those shareholders owning shares that have not been redeemed.
PPF will have no shareholding in Allwyn Entertainment Ltd, Allwyns UK subsidiary that is its proposed licensee to operate the lottery.
Founded and listed on the NYSE in 2020, Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. is Co-Chaired by Gary D. Cohn and Clifton S. Robbins.
Additionally, Cohn Robbins and Allwyn will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the Business Combination.