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National Lottery Update
15 March 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the outcome of the competition for the 4th National Lottery licence and announces Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. as the preferred applicant.
Action Requested
The Gambling Commission has chosen Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. to operate the 4th National Lottery licence from February 1, 2024, pending a legal standstill period of at least 10 days. Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd. is named as the reserve applicant.
Key Facts
- The Gambling Commission launched the 4th National Lottery licence competition in August 2020.
- Four final applications were received for the licence, the highest number since 1994.
- Allwyn Entertainment Ltd. is the preferred applicant to operate the licence from February 1, 2024.
- Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd. is named as the reserve applicant.
- The National Lottery has raised over £45 billion for good causes since its launch in 1994.
- Over 660,000 individual grants have been made by the National Lottery to various sectors.
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