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Allwyn launches programme to increase safety of National Lottery sales

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Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, is today announcing the launch of Operation Guardian – an expanded mystery shopper and knowledge check programme which increases the levels of support for retailers and enables them to sell National Lottery products even more safely. In line with…

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