In an update issued via its website, the UK Gambling Commission has revealed that the UK High Court has approved its request to lift a suspension that has prevented the regulator from awarding the final National Lottery licence to preferred bidder Alwyn.
Earlier this year, the Gambling Commission chose newcomer Alwyn over existing license holder Camelot for the final of four National Lottery licences. Camelot, who had been the primary operator for 30 years, challenged the decision by taking the matter to the High Court. As a result of these legal proceedings, the High Court placed an automatic suspension on the issuance of the licence.
The Gambling Commission had previously requested that the suspension be lifted so that it could move forward with the licensing process. According to today’s announcement, the High Court has now approved that request.
In a statement on the matter, the Gambling Commission said:
UK High Court Lifts Allwyn National Lottery Licence SuspensionThe decision to lift the suspension does not, however, mean that Alwyn’s winning bid is now set in stone. The High Court will still decide on the matter in October of this year.
Speaking of the case the Commission said:
UK High Court Lifts Allwyn National Lottery Licence Suspension