UK Gambling Commission grants approval for Allwyn's acquisition of Camelot
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Allwyn Takes Over Camelot: What's Next for the National Lottery?
Cue the music, folks! The gambling world just got a shake-up with Allwyn's acquisition of Camelot after settling their legal battle that lasted for months. Allwyn, the lucky winner of the fourth National Lottery license, has stepped up to take Camelot to the next level.
Allwyn plans to snap up Camelot in a deal aiming to fortify the Lottery and ensure a seamless transition. To seal the deal, they confirmed that this acquisition will provide certainty for good causes, benefiting not only Allwyn but Camelot's employees as well.
As we gear up for the change, Camelot and Allwyn are collaborating to make the transition from the third to the fourth National Lottery license as smooth as possible. Camelot's current license expires next year, and Allwyn will be in charge of the Lottery starting February 2024, under the fourth license. However, it's important to note that the completion of the acquisition hinges on meeting certain regulatory requirements.
C-Suite Changes Ahead for Camelot
Once the takeover is finalized, changes are in store for Camelot's C-Suite and board. Neil Brocklehurst and Clare Swindell, currently Camelot's commercial director and CFO, respectively, will take the reins as co-chief executives. This shift will take effect post-acquisition and last until the third license expires.
Alongside Brocklehurst and Swindell, some additional changes are anticipated for Camelot's management-level team. Sir Hugh Robertson, the current chairman of Camelot, and Nigel Railton, CEO, are expected to step down from the Board. In their place, Sir Keith Mills is likely to take over as Camelot's new chairman after the acquisition is done (pending regulatory approvals).
We're stoked to bring Camelot into the Allwyn family. We both share a passion to protect and enhance The National Lottery, benefiting good causes everyone cares about.
Robert Chvátal, the CEO of Allwyn Group and Allwyn UK interim CEO, acknowledged that the Gambling Commission's approval marks an essential milestone for Allwyn on its path to becoming the new National Lottery operator in the UK. This takeover will facilitate the license transition, joining the collective expertise and technical know-how of two seasoned lottery operators. In conclusion, Chvátal expressed gratitude towards Nigel and Sir Hugh for their dedication that ultimately led to the National Lottery's success.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transition!
With the Allwyn takeover confirmed, major C-Suite changes are on the horizon at Camelot. Neil Brocklehust and Clare Swindell will be the new co-CEOs, taking over from Sir Hugh Robertson and Nigel Railton, who are stepping down.
Allwyn has highlighted the shared passion between both companies to protect and improve The National Lottery, with the aim of benefiting good causes.
Robert Chvatal, CEO of the Allwyn Group, has praised the Gambling Commission's approval of the deal, as it marks an important milestone in Allwyn’s journey to become the UK’s new National Lottery operator – harnessing the combined expertise of both lottery giants for a smoother transition.
