Welsh tech company tiQtoQ extends National Lottery partnership with Allwyn UK. 13 August, 2026 Welsh quality engineering company tiQtoQ has announced the continuation of its partnership with Allwyn UK, building on a relationship that has supported one of the most significant technology transformation programmes in The National Lottery's history. The partnership began in 2022, as Allwyn prepared to take over the operation of The National Lottery under the Fourth National Lottery Licence. Allwyn officially became operator of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024, marking the first change of operator in its 30-year history. The company is operating The National Lottery under a 10-year licence and has set out plans to modernise its technology and data infrastructure as part of a wider ambition to transform the player experience and increase returns to National Lottery-funded projects. As part of that transformation, Welsh-based tiQtoQ has worked alongside Allwyn to provide quality engineering expertise. The company has previously described itself as a key supplier to Allwyn, delivering Quality Assurance and Testing capability for the Allwyn UK National Lottery Transformation portfolio. tiQtoQ is an independent quality engineering business providing services across areas including quality assurance, managed quality engineering, test automation, AI evaluation and cybersecurity. The company works across multiple industries, using automation, artificial intelligence and engineering expertise to help organisations improve the quality, reliability and performance of their technology. The relationship with Allwyn has now moved into its next phase, with tiQtoQ confirming that the partnership will continue following the transformation work delivered to date. "One of the most rewarding aspects of any long-term partnership is seeing what can be achieved when two organisations share a common goal. We're incredibly proud of everything we've accomplished alongside Allwyn, and even more excited about what we'll continue to achieve together in the years ahead." Pete Jones, CEO of tiQtoQ The continuation follows a major programme of technology change at Allwyn UK, which has placed digital infrastructure and modernisation at the heart of its plans for The National Lottery. Allwyn operates The National Lottery across both digital and retail channels, with players able to participate through its website and mobile apps as well as a network of more than 43,500 retail stores across the UK. Mark Smith, CTO at Allwyn, praised tiQtoQ's role in reaching a key milestone in the programme. "A massive thank you to the tiQtoQ team for their great work and relentless commitment in getting us to digital cutover and for your ongoing support over the cutover weekend and through warranty. It's greatly appreciated by all at Allwyn - we couldn't have done it without you." Mark Smith, CTO at Allwyn Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler also highlighted the scale of the work involved in the transformation. "This transformation has been one of the most ambitious of its kind globally, and it simply would not have been possible without your support." Andria Vidler, CEO of Allwyn UK For tiQtoQ, the renewed relationship builds on several years of growth for the Welsh technology business. Founded in 2016, the company has expanded its quality engineering offering to incorporate areas including AI-assisted test automation, AI assurance and cybersecurity alongside its established quality assurance services. With the partnership continuing, tiQtoQ said it is now looking forward to building on the work completed so far and supporting the next phase of Allwyn's technology journey.

Scientific games becomes primary partner of iowa lottery. Allwyn UK COO departs for lottery consultancy career. Published on: 4th August 2026 | Last updated: 4th August 2026, 2:07 pm Chris Lyman has confirmed that he will depart his C-level position at Allwyn UK, the operator of the National Lottery. Lyman joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer back in April 2023. His LinkedIn page states that he vacated the position in June 2026, but he has only just confirmed it in the past 24 hours. His three year tenure at Allwyn UK came at a transformational time for both the company and the National Lottery, with Allwyn taking on the fourth 10 year licence in February 2024. The following two years have seen the firm take control of National Lottery management and initiate extensive modernisation programmes, including an upgrade to retail systems and the launch of new products. He leaves Allwyn amid the rollout of Powerball UK, a localised version of the hugely popular multi-state lottery product in the US, which has the potential for jackpots numbering in the billions of dollars or pounds, on rare occasions. "It has been an honour and a privilege to be part of the National Lottery and the Allwyn team over the past two and a half years," Lyman wrote on LinkedIn. "During that time, we've delivered retail and digital transformation on a scale previously unseen in the industry, introduced innovation to Lotto, and launched Powerball for UK players." As COO, Lyman worked closely with Andria Vidler, Allwyn UK's Chief Executive Officer, and the remainder of the company's executive leadership team as it pressed ahead with National Lottery modernisation. He described his part in this process as "one of the most rewarding and challenging chapters of my career", adding that he is "incredibly proud of everything we've achieved together". "I wish the team every success for the future," he continued. Prior to joining Allwyn, Lyman worked for Lotto New Zealand for over 10 years, first as COO between April 2013-November 2017 and then as CEO from December 2018 until joining Allwyn in 2023. His LinkedIn now lists his profession as Managing Director of Radburn Consulting, which Lyman has revealed will focus on "supporting organisations in the lottery sector through consultancy and advisory work". However, his social post announcing his departure from Allwyn stated that he is going to enjoy a "well-earned break before beginning the next chapter".

Allwyn UK creates director of scratchcards role. The National Lottery operator has appointed Nikki Vadera to the role. July 01, 2026 Appointments Nikki Vadera has been appointed to Allwyn UK's newly created role of director of scratchcards with full ownership of the scratchcards category. This includes commercial performance, game design strategy, brand development and category innovation. In additions, she will lead retail execution across the business, working cross-functionally to support Allwyn's growth plans in this area. Vadera has held senior roles across organisations including L'Oréal, Henkel, Danone and Dorel, where she has led large teams, managed multi-brand portfolios, and delivered category transformations. "Scratchcards are one of the most important and complex parts of The National Lottery, and a key focus within our retail strategy," said Bridget Lea, managing director of retail at Allwyn. "As we continue to evolve the category, Nikki's appointment will help turn our ambition into real growth across the portfolio, benefitting both our retail partners and Good Causes." "I'm thrilled to join the Allwyn team to lead the scratchcards category," said Vadera. "Throughout my career, I've been passionate about helping mature categories evolve by combining consumer understanding, commercial discipline, and innovation to unlock growth. "This opportunity is particularly exciting as it brings together category ownership, commercial leadership, and the potential for transformation at scale. It represents an opportunity to shape the future of an iconic category, while contributing to increased returns for Good Causes. "I'm looking forward to working with Bridget and the wider team to help build the next chapter of growth for the category and The National Lottery." Last month, Allwyn introduced a revamped version of the Lotto draw in the UK with each £2 line giving players two chances to win.