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Allwyn Announces New Leadership Team to Spearhead Delivery of the National Lottery

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Allwyn has announced the new leadership team that will oversee the delivery of the Fourth National Lottery Licence, which begins on 1 February 2024, and the transformation of the National Lottery over the next decade.

Robert Chvàtal, Allwyn CEO who will handover the reins of the UK leadership to Andria Vidler in October, said: “This is a talented team with deep experience and a strong personal commitment to delivering the very best for communities across the UK through ever greater returns to Good Causes from The National Lottery. Andria and I look forward to working with them all over the coming years.”

From 1 October 2023, the new Allwyn leadership will be:

  • Chief Executive Officer – Andria Vidler
  • Chief Assurance and Participant Protection Officer – Gaby Heppner-Logan
  • Chief Commercial Officer – Lucy Buckley
  • Interim Chief Data Officer – Martin Novak
  • Chief Financial Officer – Alan Artz
  • Chief Operating Officer – Chris Lyman
  • Chief People Officer – Sam Sheriff
  • Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer – Alastair Ruxton
  • Chief Technology Officer – Mark Smith
  • General Counsel – Harry Willits
  • Operations Director – Jenny Blogg
  • Operations – Transformation Director – Eddie Bennett
  • Technology – Transformation Director – Paul Lumb

Advisors to 4NL Executive team/3NL leadership representation to support transition and integration:

  • Camelot and 3NL Co-CEOs – Neil Brocklehurst, Clare Swindell

The leadership team includes new recruits: Andria Vidler, whose appointment was announced in July; Alan Artz, who joined Allwyn in this summer from William Hill; Chris Lyman who will move from his role as CEO of Lotto New Zealand back to the UK to join Allwyn in October; and Mark Smith, currently Group Chief Technology Officer at ITV who joins in November.

Current Camelot co-CEOs, Neil Brocklehurst and Clare Swindell, are supporting the handover to the incoming Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler before their departure.

Robert Chvàtal added: “I’d like to express my huge thanks to Clare, Neil and all the Camelot leadership team for their sterling work over many years supporting The National Lottery. The National Lottery makes a huge contribution to communities across the UK through the money it generates for Good Causes. They have a great deal to be proud of. I wish them all the very best for the future.”

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1spin4win partners with iGP to grow the global reach of its classic portfolio

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For the studio, this collaboration marks another important step toward expanding its network of 1,000+ partners and reinforcing its position on the international stage.

Under the deal, 1spin4win’s portfolio of 200 classic online slots will be added to the Gaming Aggregator’s library of over 12,000 titles from leading providers. These include timeless fruit hits, themed adventures, seasonal releases dedicated to international holidays, and the award-winning Tiger’s Steps Hold and Win.

Built on intuitive, straightforward mechanics, 1spin4win slots are instantly accessible to players of all types, regardless of prior experience. Support for multiple fiat and cryptocurrencies further strengthens their appeal across global markets.

iGP is a full-service provider of B2B iGaming solutions designed to support operator growth in an ever-evolving industry. The company’s digital toolkit includes a GLI-19-certified platform, crypto, turnkey solutions, retail, and more. As part of its product offering, the proprietary Gaming Aggregator bridges the gap between game developers and online casinos via a single API integration.

Jaime Carvajal, Sales Manager at 1spin4win, shared, “At 1spin4win, we’re pleased to welcome iGP into our growing network of global partners. This is a significant milestone for us as we continue to reinforce our presence in our core European market. We hope our classic slots will become a valuable addition to their rich library and resonate with new player audiences.”

About 1spin4win

1spin4win is an established game provider founded in May 2021 by ambitious developers with over 15 years of experience in the gambling industry. Since its inception, the company has expanded its portfolio to include 200 classic online slots, all characterized by quality mathematics, transparent mechanics, and well-balanced gameplay — key factors that drive strong player retention. The studio aims to release an average of four new games each month in 2026 and offers effective promotional tools for casino operators to help them enhance player loyalty.

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The AI fraud wars: Slotegrator shows operators how to fight back in new report

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Is there anyone who isn’t using AI to boost results? Sales managers, executives, lawyers, content creators — and, unfortunately, cybercriminals. Slotegrator’s  new downloadable report covers how iGaming brands can protect themselves from the new generation of AI-powered fraud.

Online casinos and sportsbooks have always been a favorite target for cybercriminals.

Fraudsters view bonuses and other welcome offers as an opportunity for free cash. Abusing the offer seems like a victimless crime; they don’t view themselves as thieves, but as modern-day versions of Robin Hood, gaming an unfair system.

And in the age of AI, scammers have new tools at their disposal. Many brands have traditionally relied on stringent KYC measures to weed out potential threats, but even liveness checks can be fooled by a good deepfake. There’s also synthetic IDs to consider — fake identities stitched together using pieces of real data, stolen from real people, often purchased on the dark web.

These are just the techniques the industry is aware of. Once there’s a guaranteed method of screening for deepfakes, scammers will move on to something else; fraudsters are always on the lookout for new strategies. Operators will only figure out what they are in retrospect.

In short, you have to assume that your first line of defense can fail.

So as the fraud landscape changes, you’ll have to change with it.

As cybercriminals find more ways to use AI to sneak through your ID checks and start scaling their operations, you need to focus on AI-powered defenses. AI tools are no longer extras or bonuses; they’re essential features, and need to be treated as such. The problems that casinos and sportsbooks face today simply require a level of processing power that human teams aren’t capable of.

“In the long run, the law of survival of the fittest will apply,” says Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik. “Brands that adapt to the new reality by integrating AI tools will survive the same threats that sink their competitors who tried to keep doing things the old way.”

AI tools are already being implemented in adaptive UX, real-time marketing, predictive LTV modelling, and risk management. Slotegrator proposes in a new report that it’s time to center these tools and take their capabilities to the next level so that operators can identify and respond to threats as quickly as they need to.

Slotegrator’s new report breaks down the threats that online casinos face and presents a look at tools they can use to protect themselves. Download the full report here.

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.

The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.

The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.

Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.

ABOUT THE PLAYA

The Playa is a leading iGaming company specializing in AI-powered personalization solutions, enabling operators to deliver tailored player experiences across the full lifecycle — from lobby personalization and acquisition intelligence to VIP insights and retention optimization.

Through advanced behavioral profiling and personalized player recommendations, the company provides iGaming operators with the tools they need to grow, retain players, and maximize revenue.

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Evoplay rolls out Season of Legends campaign with €512,000 spring prize pool

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Evoplay has launched Season of Legends, a year-long network campaign built around four seasonal phases, starting with a spring edition carrying a €512,000 prize pool. The spring phase launched in March and runs across March, April and May.

The studio said the new format follows its previous Big Adventures network campaign and is designed to drive sustained engagement through a more structured seasonal approach. Each season runs for three months with new mechanics and prize pools.

A new mechanic, Infinity Prize Drops, will run daily throughout each month and is not tied to tournament windows. The spring edition also includes a Tournament and Wheel of Fortune, each operating in four monthly phases: 1st- 5th, 9th- 13th, 17th- 21st, and 25th- 29th.

Evoplay said the €512,000 spring prize pool will be distributed across the three-month period via a consolidated leaderboard spanning participating operators. Players earn points through qualifying spins on selected Evoplay titles including Hot Triple Sevens, Piggy Bank: 3 Pots Bonanza, and the Penalty Shoot-out series.

Diana Larina, Head of Marketing at Evoplay, said: “Season of Legends marks the next evolution of our network campaigns. With Big Adventures, we saw just how effective long-term engagement can be, and this new format takes that even further.

“By introducing seasonal structure and mechanics like Infinity Drops, we’re giving operators the tools to maintain consistent player activity, rather than relying on short-term spikes. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to build momentum throughout the year.”

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