Winvia Entertainment PLC
- Founded
- 1998-12-31 in London, United Kingdom
- Headquarters
- 2 Plato Place, 72-74 St Dionis Road, London, SW6 4TU, United Kingdom
Winvia Entertainment PLC is a UK-based, technology-driven entertainment company operating in the prize draw, skill games and online gaming sector. It runs paid-entry competitions where participants can win prizes such as luxury cars, cash and other rewards, and it licenses its underlying software platform to other operators, giving it both B2C and B2B revenue streams. The company operates well-known prize-draw brands including BOTB (Best of the Best) and Click Competitions. It is the renamed successor to Best of the Best PLC, which listed on London's stock market under the ticker WVIA.
Key Persons
Simon HayChief Financial Officer
Joanne BucciNon-Executive Chair
- Chris Jennings
Board Member
Julien LiarteBusiness Development Manager
Rob ColdrakeGroup Chief Financial Officer
Mihai ManoilaChief Executive Officer
- Dan Taylor
President, and Chief Executive Officer International
Notable past members
- Rob Coldrake — Chief Financial Officer – Flutter International
Recent News
Rank Group forecasts FY26 profit at least £76m, beating consensus despite regulatory provision
Rank Group expects FY2026 underlying operating profit of at least £76 million, exceeding consensus by around 11%, despite a £5 million provision for a UK Gambling Commission settlement. Growth was driven by all divisions, particularly digital and gaming machines, with the company managing a sharp increase in Remote Gaming Duty through cost controls.
2026-07-15
New York Judge Allows FanDuel Founder’s Valuation Lawsuit Against Private Equity Backers to Proceed
A New York judge has allowed FanDuel co-founder Nigel Eccles and over 100 former shareholders to proceed with their lawsuit alleging that the company's board deliberately undervalued FanDuel during its 2018 merger, enriching private equity backers while wiping out common shareholders.
2026-07-15
UK Prize Competition Sector Establishes New Self-Regulatory Trade Body
The UK's prize competition sector has launched the Prize Competition Council (PCC), a new trade association dedicated to promoting self-regulation, player protection, and industry growth. This initiative follows the implementation of a new voluntary code for ethical conduct and comes as the market experiences significant expansion, with discussions ongoing about its future regulatory landscape.
2026-07-02
Esportes da Sorte Group Expands Brazilian Footprint with Apostou.com Acquisition
The Esportes da Sorte Group has acquired Apostou.com, along with its BETBR Loterias, B1BET, and BRBET brands, to strengthen its presence in Brazil's rapidly expanding regulated betting market. This move further solidifies Esportes da Sorte's position among the country's top operators, complementing its existing portfolio and earlier strategic acquisitions.
2026-07-01