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Allwyn appoints director of games as it drives innovation of The National Lottery

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Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery has appointed Katie Harbron as its director of games to drive future innovation of The National Lottery’s portfolio of games. Reporting to Richard Dawkins, managing director of digital, Harbron will lead Allwyn UK’s games team of product marketers…

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