Spain’s state lottery operator SELAE amended its National Lottery advertising contract with BBDO España, according to the report. The change adds €172,788 to the contract budget, bringing the total to €1,166,319, and requires creative materials to reach the FNMT six months before production rather than three.
The amendment increases the contract budget and requires earlier delivery of creative materials from BBDO España.
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South Africa’s High Court in Pretoria set aside the award of the fourth National Lottery licence over procedural unfairness in the minister’s decision-making process. Sizekhaya Holdings, which began operating the lottery on 1 June 2026, remains the operator while Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau reconsiders the award; the court suspended its order for one year in two six-month periods.
The award of South Africa’s fourth National Lottery licence has been set aside because of procedural unfairness in Minister Parks Tau’s decision-making, according to Sizekhaya Holdings. The court suspended its order for a year, divided into two six-month tranches, to allow the minister time to reconsider.
The National Audit Office has opened an investigation into the Gambling Commission’s design and award of the fourth National Lottery licence, as well as the transition and implementation, according to the report. The inquiry is due to conclude by spring 2027 and will examine lessons for the licence through to 2034 and future tenders.
Kenya's National Lottery Board invited international firms to tender for transaction advisory services to support procurement of a National Lottery Operator. Bids require a KES 2m tender security and are due by 11:00 a.m. on 6 May 2026.
South Africa’s court ruled that the decision to award the Fourth National Lottery Licence to Sizekhaya Holdings was invalid. Judge Norman Davis gave the minister six months to reconsider the award, while Sizekhaya can continue operating for 12 months during the review.
Bedfordshire and Luton senior coroner Emma Whitting has called for the National Lottery to be included in GAMSTOP after an inquest into Stephen Goff’s death. The UK Gambling Commission said it would consider changes and was discussing further consumer protections with Allwyn and GAMSTOP.
A coroner wants the National Lottery in the United Kingdom placed on the list of services that gambling opt-outs exclude people from. The UKGC, speaking through a spokesperson, indicated it may weigh further changes, possibly including a wider reach for Gamstop.