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National Lottery operator partners with rapid delivery platform Scoot

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National Lottery operator Allwyn has partnered with Booker’s rapid delivery platform Scoot to bring The National Lottery right to players’ doorsteps. The collaboration will allow customers located near participating Scoot retailers to add Scratchcards to their baskets and receive them as part of a rapid home delivery.…

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