Around 22,000 National Lottery retailers across the country have seen their stores kitted out with new ‘Wave’ terminals by operator Allwyn, which has now completed 50% of its vast upgrade project.
The new terminals are replacing legacy machines dating back to 2009 and bring faster processing, a larger LCD screen, wireless barcode scanners and upgraded reporting facilities.
The programme is part of a £400m series of improvements to the lottery, and one of the largest upgrades to the system since it was established in 1994.
Jenny Blogg, Allwyn’s director of operations, comments: “We’ve now invested more than £400m upgrading The National Lottery’s outdated operations and technology.”
She adds: “Not only is this generating a hugely positive response from our retail partners, but it stands us in good stead to deliver on the exciting plans we have for new games, a better player experience, and a commitment to double returns to good causes from £30m to £60m every week by the end of our 10-year licence.”
