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UK lawmakers take concerns over Allwyn CEO’s background to Gambling Commission

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:42 PM
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  • Patrick Killeen, SBC News

British MPs heavily involved in campaigns for greater gambling reform are reportedly concerned about the appointment of new Allwyn UK Interim Chief Executive Officer, Phil Walker.

It is the latest bone that MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler have to pick with the gambling industry, with both taking issue about Walker’s time at William Hill.

In a letter written to the Gambling Commission, seen by national publication The Guardian, the duo describe feeling “deeply concerned” about the new Allwyn UK appointment.

Allwyn UK has confirmed to SBC News that the Commission, as well as the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) were informed of this appointment before it was announced.