Allwyn North America Partners With Capitol News Illinois to Strengthen Independent State Journalism

Partnership reinforces Allwyn’s commitment to community impact and a well-informed democracy throughout the 2026 calendar year

CHICAGO (March 4, 2026) – Allwyn North America has officially partnered with Capitol News Illinois (CNI) as its naming sponsor for the 2026 calendar year. This sponsorship highlights Allwyn’s commitment to fostering independent, high-quality journalism, which is essential for a healthy democracy and serves as a crucial resource for communities across Illinois.

Capitol News Illinois is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization founded in 2019 by the Illinois Press Foundation to address the shrinking press corps at the Statehouse. Today, CNI runs the largest newsroom at the State Capitol, providing coverage of the General Assembly, state agencies, and the Illinois Supreme Court. Its reporting is distributed free of charge to more than 450 daily and non-daily newspapers and over 100 broadcasters statewide, ensuring even the most remote communities have access to clear information about their state government.

“Non-partisan, award-winning reporting on state government needs to remain accessible to our communities.”

“Supporting independent, high-quality journalism is essential for a well-informed democracy, and Allwyn is proud to support organizations like Capitol News Illinois to sustain their vital work,” said Keith Horton, Allwyn North America Interim Chief Executive. “Non-partisan, award-winning reporting on state government needs to remain accessible to our communities.”

As part of the 2026 sponsorship, Allwyn North America’s presence will be integrated across CNI’s digital platforms. Advertisements will be prominently displayed on the CNI website, within its digital reports, and across its various newsletters. Additionally, Allwyn North America will serve as the exclusive sponsor for CNI’s new, flagship newsletter: The Capitol News Insider. For more information about Allwyn North America and its community initiatives, please visit allwyn-northamerica.com.

About Allwyn North America

Allwyn North America is a full service lottery operator, supplier and business partner to North American lotteries. We make play better for all with innovative lottery technology and services, engaging content, and tried-and-tested playbooks that responsibly grow lotteries’ playerbase, revenue and returns to good causes over time. Allwyn is part of Allwyn Entertainment, which operates lotteries across Europe and is committed to responsible gaming leadership across all markets. For more information see: www.Allwyn-NorthAmerica.com.