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Allwyn was already a majority shareholder in OPAP prior to the merger agreement, to the tune of 51%, and its profile as a global listed gaming operator was further bolstered last year by the takeover of a majority share in <strong>PrizePicks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shareholders representing just under 24 million shares chose to cash out, representing around 6.7% of OPAP shares, meaning that cash compensation amounted to \u20ac456m at \u20ac19.04 per share. Allwyn has said that it already has bank financing lined up to cover this sum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe portion of shareholders who elected to exercise their cash exit right \u2013 representing only 6.7% of the shareholders of OPAP \u2013 is a strong vote of confidence in the benefits of this exciting transaction, and we are delighted that the remaining shareholders will be investors in the combined business,\u201d said <strong>Robert Chvatal<\/strong>, CEO of Allwyn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are progressing well towards the closing of the combination of Allwyn and OPAP \u2013 a landmark transaction that will position us as the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt underlines our ambition to continue growing and innovating, while delivering long-term value for all of our stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible shareholders were required to exercise the Exit Right by 9 February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OPAP\u2019s relocation and renaming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step in the landmark \u00a314bn merger \u2013 expected to be completed in the first half of this year \u2013 is OPAP\u2019s relocation of its headquarters to Luxembourg, expected to take place next month. After this, the business will be renamed as<strong> Allwyn AG<\/strong> as the entity operates under the Allwyn brand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jan Karas<\/strong>, CEO of OPAP, added: \u201cWe are pleased with the continued progress of OPAP\u2019s combination with Allwyn, in addition to the broad-based shareholder confidence in the merits of the transaction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a pivotal development that will reshape the future of our industry, lead to the listing of a leading global lottery and gaming player on the Greek stock market, and create multiple benefits for our stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/sbceurasia\">Telegram channel!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The proposed merger between National Lottery operator Allwyn and Greece-based OPAP has taken another step forward, as shareholders have been invited to exit the business. 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