Court of Appeal rejects lottery challengers’ appeal request
The refusal leaves the April High Court ruling and Allwyn's UK lottery appointment standing.
The refusal leaves the April High Court ruling and Allwyn's UK lottery appointment standing.
The refusal preserves the High Court's rejection of claims over the fourth National Lottery licence award.
The ruling removes the latest legal obstacle to Allwyn's fourth National Lottery licence, giving operators and suppliers certainty over the UK lottery contract.
The refusal removes the challengers' route to appellate review of the April High Court decision on the National Lottery licence competition.
The refusal ends the remaining legal route against the fourth National Lottery licence awarded to Allwyn UK, removing uncertainty for the operator and the Gambling Commission.
The ruling upholds Allwyn’s licence award but leaves operators facing potential further regulatory scrutiny of its commitments.
The agreement creates a framework for the two regulators to share information on lottery oversight and digital channels.
Appointment
The delay leaves the lottery regulator’s permanent leadership unresolved and holds up the next appointment step.