The Gambling Commission (GC) says it has received four final applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition

The Gambling Commission (GC) says it has received quartet last applications for the Fourth National Lottery licence competition.

The Commission testament herald the Preferred Applicant betimes next year, with the licence expected to commence inward ahead of time 2024.

The Competition for the Fourth Licence launched inward Aug 2020, with the last arrange now taking place, as quaternity applicants subject their applications for final evaluation. It is the highest number of final applications received since the world-class licence was awarded in 1994.

The valuation will at present commence, which testament include a introduction from to each one of the applicants to the GC, facilitated by leading advisor Rothschild & Co.

“We are delighted by the final keep down of applications we make received, which is unprecedented since the start up of the National Lottery,” said Gospel According to John Tanner, Executive Director of 4NLC. “The Commission testament at present judge these applications inwards a crystalise and robust process.

“Our task is to run for the best contention we perchance canful – ace that is surface and just and results inward the best outcome for players and ripe causes. We appear forrard to appointing a licensee that testament build on the National Lottery’s legacy and maximise the opportunities for innovation and creativity whilst protecting the special status of the National Lottery.”