The technical supplier for Camelot, IGT, is initiating a lawsuit against the UK Gambling Commission’s choice to grant the National Lottery permit to Allwyn.
The contest for governance of the UK National Lottery, which appeared to have concluded when Allwyn procured Camelot in November 2022, has resurfaced.
IGT is pursuing legal action against the Gambling Commission under European human rights legislation, asserting that the regulatory body’s determination to bestow the fourth National Lottery license upon the Czech-held Allwyn Group has tarnished its “valuable standing.” IGT manages lottery terminals in convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations.
Should IGT prevail, the compensation is projected to attain £600 million ($717 million), an expense that would be shouldered by the National Lottery’s charitable fund.
Camelot and IGT had formerly taken legal measures against the resolution to forfeit the fourth license, initially slated to commence in February 2024. Camelot had indicated at the time that it would seek a separate claim for restitution if its appeal proved unsuccessful. Subsequent to the failed appeal, Camelot withdrew its threat to pursue a damages claim. This determination followed Allwyn’s acquisition of Camelot from its proprietor, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
The enterprise alleges that its entitlements have been infringed upon under Article 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Human Rights Act.
The UK National Lottery has amassed over £46 billion for 670,000 charitable endeavors throughout the UK. Camelot has overseen the operation of the lottery since its inception in 1994.
Last Friday, *Inside Gaming* magazine’s 2022 year-end edition explored the Allwyn-Camelot controversy that captivated the lottery community for quite some time.
