Allwyn has agreed a partnership with Gopuff to deliver physical National Lottery scratchcards in 16 cities in England and Wales. Customers can order up to 10 scratchcards per delivery, with age verification required; Allwyn said the service is intended for both existing and new customers.
The deal adds a delivery channel for National Lottery scratchcards, subject to a 10-card limit and age checks.
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The Gambling Commission published annual gambling statistics for Great Britain covering April 2025 to March 2026. National Lottery sales reached £7.935bn, up 0.9% year on year, while sales for other lotteries rose 5.7% to £1.171bn. The consumer-facing gambling sector generated £17.5bn in gross gambling yield, an increase of 4.4%.
Reportedly, UK National Lottery contributions to good causes fell 22% in Q1 2026-27. Funding totalled £377.2m as sales weakened.
It was reported that the Court of Appeal rejected a challenge concerning the fourth UK National Lottery licence. The disputed award went to Allwyn.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in the long-running legal dispute over the Gambling Commission's tender for the National Lottery licence. The ruling brings the litigation over the tender to an end.
It was reported that the Court of Appeal refused TNLC and Northern & Shell permission to challenge part of April 2026’s High Court judgment. That judgment rejected their claims against UKGC over the fourth National Lottery licence award.