On 21 September, International Game Technology PLC (IGT) submitted an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn the High Court's decision of 28 July 2023 that IGT lacked legal standing to pursue a claim for damages against the Gambling Commission relating to the award of the Fourth National Lottery license to Allwyn Entertainment UK Limited (“Allwyn”).
On 9 January 2024 the Court of Appeal accepted IGT's communication declaring that it will no longer pursue a claim for damages against the Gambling Commission.
“We remain convinced – reads a statement from the British Gambling Commission – that we conducted a fair and robust competition and that our assessment was carried out fairly and legally in accordance with our statutory obligations.
Our priority is to continue working to implement our decision for the benefit of participants and good causes. The fourth National Lottery license will be granted on 1 February 2024.
The National Lottery is one of the largest lotteries in the world and since its launch in 1994, National Lottery players have collectively raised more than £47 billion for 670.000 good causes across the UK, transforming lives and contributing to the arts, sport, heritage and communities.
Allwyn is committed to investing in the National Lottery which should deliver growth and innovation across all National Lottery products and channels, resulting in increased contributions to good causes, whilst respecting participant protection and fairness.”
