Citation: [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)
Following a lengthy trial, Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE has comprehensively dismissed the claims brought against the Gambling Commission by Northern & Shell plc and The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC). The claims challenged the Gambling Commission’s conduct of the Competition for the 4th UK National Lottery Licence and modifications made to the Licence following its award to Allwyn in 2022. This litigation arises out of what the Claimants describe as “the most financially significant procurement process in UK history”.
This is the third successful outcome for the Gambling Commission, following earlier proceedings brought by Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd and International Game Technology Plc.
Sarah Hannaford KC and Rachael O’Hagan (alongside Rose Grogan KC, Barney McCay and Monty Fynn), instructed by Hogan Lovells, acted for the Gambling Commission.
