The National Lottery players could potentially miss out on millions of pounds due to the potential suspension of the competition. It could be stopped for the first time in 30 years due to a legal battle over the handover of the lottery licence, it has been claimed.
The Gambling Commission has reportedly warned that delays to the transfer process could disrupt the lottery and deprive players and good causes of millions of pounds, reports the Express. Czech-owned operator Allwyn was named as the preferred applicant for the fourth licence in March, which would allow it to run the game from 2024.
But preparations to transfer the licence were barred from moving forward following a legal challenge by Camelot, the current lottery operator since 1994. The Gambling Commission is seeking to reverse the suspension.
