Allwyn invests in Next Lotto: Partnership as a driving force in the digital lottery revolution

June 11, 2025

Constance, 06.06.2025

With the participation of leading multi-national lottery operator Allwyn, Next Lotto is strengthening its market position in pursuit of its ambitious plans for the future

Multi-national lottery operator Allwyn has acquired a minority interest of 25.1% in the German lottery technology company Next Lotto. Together, both partners are focused on innovation and a long-term strategy for digital development of the lottery market in Germany.

“This transaction is an exciting opportunity for Allwyn to bring its expertise to the German lottery market. Next Lotto's focus on digital and innovation complements our own strengths in transforming and modernising lotteries, and this partnership represents another significant step in our international growth story.” – Stepan Dlouhy, Allwyn Chief Investment Officer

“We are pleased to have gained Allwyn as a shareholder, an experienced operator and one of the largest international players in the lottery market globally. We value their expertise and international perspective, and look forward to exchanging ideas and working together.” – Philipp, CEO of Next Lotto.

About Next Lotto:

Next Lotto stands for smart technologies, a strong user focus and the vision of bringing state-licensed lottery into the digital age. The company, based in Constance on Lake Constance, has already inspired hundreds of thousands of users with its applications, Lotto Scanner and Clever Lotto.

About Allwyn:

Allwyn is a leading multi-national lottery operator. Allwyn builds better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio. The lottery-first approach of focusing on affordable recreational play has earned Allwyn leading market positions with trusted brands across Europe in Austria, Czech Republic, Greece and Cyprus, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Illinois). https://www.allwyn.com/ 

Press contact:
Susanne Börensen
E-Mail: press@nextlotto.de
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