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National Lottery Glitches Spark Customer Frustration and Declining Sales
9/28/2025
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Story summary
- The National Lottery faces glitches in its machines after an information technology (IT) upgrade intended for growth.
- Shop owners report declining sales and frustrated customers since August changeover by Allwyn.
- Allwyn, owned by Karel Komárek, aims to modernize with 30,000 terminals but faces setbacks.
- Vikas Sas notes staff abuse as customers cannot confirm wins, fueling concerns about Allwyn's charitable donations.
