Upcoming National Lottery operator Allwyn has begun contacting stores to arrange on-site surveys ahead of its take-over next year. 

Director of retail Katharine Challinor confirmed the news at the National Convenience Show in Birmingham last week. 

Speaking on a panel, she said: “We’ll be looking at equipment, where it’s located and its condition, so we’ll be looking outside and inside the store, and behind the counter.” 

She added: “The surveys start in May. We’ll be giving retailers three weeks’ notice ahead of visits.” 

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