On a recent visit to Allwyn, I saw how they are making The National Lottery even more accessible with new equipment being rolled out across all retailers.
In terms of sustainability, lightweight designs ensure that the kit and its transportation are carbon-efficient, while recycled and recyclable materials have been prioritised in the manufacture and deployment of the new PPOS. Some components are made with 60-100% recycled materials.
The suite of kit includes illuminated Scratchcard dispensers with integrated lighting and 15.6-inch HD screen, and a new Playstation with double-sided graphics and a wing to display key information – such as stories about local National Lottery-funded projects.
Allwyn worked with their accessibility partner, Purple, and its sustainability partner, Planet Mark, in designing the new PPOS to help with its commitment to delivering a more sustainable and accessible National Lottery. The height of the new Playstation tables has been standardised at a level recommended by Purple (750mm) which is considerate of wheelchair users – as has the Scratchcard dispenser media screen. The playslips are set at a height within reach of wheelchair users. Graphics and signage, in addition to the surfaces they sit behind, have also been designed to meet accessibility requirements.
The project to equip retailers with the very best National Lottery PPOS also represents the next stage of their investment in retail and shows their commitment to the channel as a whole, with retail being central for growth. They will also be delivering an enhanced Vodafone network solution for their retail partners from Spring, and will install new software from the summer ahead of starting to roll out new state-of-the-art terminals towards the end of the year.
10,000 outlets are scheduled to receive the new PPOS later in the year. The kit will then be rolled out to the remainder throughout Autumn and into 2025.
