MPs seek assurances that new national lottery operator will increase donations

Concerns also raised about Allwyn’s commitments to safer gambling and its ownership structure

MPs have demanded assurances from the gambling regulator about the new national lottery operator, Allwyn, raising concerns about its commitments to safer gambling and donations to good causes, as well as its ownership structure.

The Gambling Commission said in March 2022 that it had decided to award Allwyn the lucrative 10-year licence to run the lottery, estimated to be worth up to £100bn in sales.