• Appointment of Mr. Wayne Pickup as incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
• Mr. Pickup to join the company on 24 November 2025 after receiving necessary regulatory approvals
• Mr. Pickup brings extensive experience in the lotteries industry spanning 25 years across international markets

The Lottery Corporation Limited (The Lottery Corporation or the Company) announced the appointment of Mr. Wayne Pickup as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pickup will join the Company on 24 November 2025 and will later assume the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals in relevant jurisdictions. Mr. Pickup, who will be based in Brisbane, will succeed Ms. Sue van der Merwe, who announced her retirement on 24 March 2025 after a 35-year career in lotteries, including three years leading The Lottery Corporation. Mr. Pickup brings extensive lotteries industry experience spanning 25 years across international markets. He joins The Lottery Corporation after seven years as the CEO of global lottery operator Allwyn's North American operations. Prior to his role at Allwyn, Mr. Pickup was CEO of Lotto New Zealand. Prior to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals in connection with his appointment, Mr. Pickup will act as an observer to the Board, and the existing Executive Leadership Team will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of The Lottery Corporation group under the oversight of the Board.

The Lottery Corporation has not provided any high-importance, price-sensitive forward-looking financial metrics or other company-specific metrics in the announcement.

The Lottery Corporation has not provided any forward-looking outlook in the announcement.