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High Court rejects legal challenges relating to the National Lottery
On 17 April 2026, the High Court rejected claims by The New Lottery Company Limited and Northern & Shell PLC against the Gambling Commission regarding the Fourth National Lottery Licence. The court ruled in favor of the Gambling Commission, affirming the fairness of the competition and the legitimacy of the awarded licence.
Action date
2026-04-17
Authority
UK Gambling Commission
Country
United Kingdom
Primary source:
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/high-court-rejects-legal-challenges-relating-to-the-national-lottery ↗
https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/high-court-rejects-legal-challenges-relating-to-the-national-lottery ↗
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