International Game Technology (IGT), the technology partner of Camelot has launched a fresh legal action against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) over its decision to award the fourth National Lottery license to Allwyn.
IGT Takes Legal Action
IGT is suing the UKGC for alleged human rights violations just months after Allwyn acquired Camelot UK, during which it was believed that the National Lottery dispute had finally been put to rest.
IGT and Camelot were previously involved in a legal battle to overturn the Commission’s decision to award the license to the Czech-based global lottery operator. Camelot decided to drop its appeal back in September 2022, but it remained unknown whether IGT would pursue its case.
UK MPs Criticize IGT over Renewed Suit
In its renewed suit against the UKGC, IGT claims it has lost “marketable goodwill” after the regulator decided to award the license to Allwyn. The action could once again delay the transition process. Allwyn will assume control of the National Lottery on January 1, 2024.
If IGT eventually succeeds, it would be entitled to up to £600 million in damages. That amount would be taken from the National Lottery’s Good Causes fund.
IGT’s actions have been described as “completely unacceptable” by Conservative MP Sally-Ann Hart, saying the revived legal challenge would put at risk funds for local causes and projects.