Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, commented:

“We welcome and support the Government’s clear-sighted decision to protect The National Lottery and ensure a lotteries sector centred on one national lottery. As the DCMS report shows, the One National Lottery model is the best way to maximise returns to society via National Lottery Good Causes and to the Treasury.  

“This announcement is positive news for National Lottery Good Causes in every postcode across the UK. For over 30 years, The National Lottery, through its 12 Distributors, has provided over £50 billion in funding for arts, sport, heritage, health, education, environment, and charitable causes – primarily as grants for specific projects.  

“Our own research has shown the society lotteries have impacted Good Cause funding by £1 billion. Charitable support has never been more important in the UK and Allwyn, under the terms of the Fourth Licence, has ambitious plans to double the amount raised for Good Causes.

“We are also pleased to see that the Government is proposing that prize draw operators sign up to a Voluntary Code to ensure that the sector delivers better player protection, increased transparency, and improved accountability.”

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