The New Lottery Company Limited v Gambling Commission
Summary
The High Court of Justice ruled in favour of The New Lottery Company Limited and Northern & Shell PLC in their challenge against the Gambling Commission's licensing decision. Allwyn Entertainment Limited and Camelot UK Lotteries Limited were interested parties to the proceedings. Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE delivered the judgment in the Technology and Construction Court on 17 April 2026.
What changed
The High Court of Justice allowed the claim brought by The New Lottery Company Limited and Northern & Shell PLC challenging a decision made by the Gambling Commission. The judgment, delivered by Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE on 17 April 2026, represents a legal determination in favour of the claimant lottery company. Allwyn Entertainment Limited, Allwyn International A.G., and Camelot UK Lotteries Limited participated in the proceedings as interested parties.
The ruling has implications for licensed gambling operators and the Gambling Commission's regulatory functions. Gambling companies operating in or seeking to operate in the UK lottery market should monitor this judgment for its precedential value on licensing challenges. Legal professionals advising lottery operators should review the full judgment to assess its impact on pending or future licensing disputes.
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Neutral Citation Number: [2026] EWHC 891 (TCC)
Case No: HT-2022-000132
HT-2024-000035
In the High Court of Justice
Business and property Courts of England and Wales
Technology and Construction Court (KBD)
17 April 2026
Before:
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith DBE
Between:
The New Lottery Company Limited
Northern & Shell PLC
-v-
The Gambling Commission
and
Allwyn Entertainment Limited
Allwyn International A.G. (formerly known as Allwyn International A.S. and Sazka Group A.S.)
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited
(Interested parties)
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