UKGC litigation costs rise to GBP13.4m amid National Lottery claims
The UK Gambling Commission’s litigation costs rose from GBP 400,000 to GBP 13.4 million over the reported year, reportedly driven largely by legal action brought by Northern & Shell over the National Lottery licence award. Northern & Shell seeks GBP 20 million in damages; the report also cites separate claims and lawsuits involving Camelot, IGT and a Flutter subsidiary.
The rise in litigation costs and related claims may affect UKGC funding and the National Lottery licence dispute.