Independent verification of systems

We monitor the reliability, security and efficiency of the National Lottery’s central computer systems and network of terminals.

The Commission operates an independent verification system, which processes and reports the National Lottery financial data at player transaction level. The system allows the Commission to agree sales figures and prize payouts daily, and to make sure the number of winners and prize amounts are correct after each draw. It also enables us to confirm that money due to good causes is correctly calculated.

Our Compliance team investigates any discrepancies between the operator’s system and our own.