National Lottery faces watchdog probe over falling charity donations

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The National Lottery is under formal investigation by the National Audit Office over concerns that operator Allwyn is failing to maximise charitable donations, amid falling sales and contributions to good causes. The review follows Allwyn's failure to meet pledges made during the 2022 bidding process, including a promise to boost charity funding to £38bn over a decade. Last year's contributions totalled £1.7bn, with quarterly figures hitting a near-decade low. The NAO will also scrutinise the Gambling Commission and DCMS oversight. The review comes as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy pushes for reform, with a public consultation on lottery funding launched in July.


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