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What looked like lose-lose bet for Gambling Commission on a new operator might turn out OK
MPs urge Gambling Commission to fix flaws after Czech operator Allwyn takes over contract
Czech company won contract to take over running of lottery earlier this year and merger will end legal wrangle
Czech company set to take over operation after Camelot drops legal challenge
Decision removes key obstacle to transfer of 10-year contract estimated to be worth as much as £100bn
Ruling extends hotly contested battle for lucrative contract, worth potentially £100bn, to mid-September
High Court judge lifts suspension on Gambling Commission’s decision to award new contract to Czech group
Group attributes decrease in online instant game sales to easing of Covid restrictions and ‘greater economic uncertainty’
Group owned by businessman Richard Desmond files procurement challenge against Gambling Commission
Incumbent claims a ‘risk factor’ was not applied properly when assessing the bids for the new licence
Canadian-owned incumbent may have lost franchise to Allwyn because of its below-average customer payout
MPs raise concerns about links between owner Karel Komarek and Russian energy giant Gazprom
Julian Knight says incumbent operator may have unfair advantage over bidding rivals
The former Goldman Sachs president had teamed up with ex-KKR dealmaker Clifton Robbins to join the Spac boom
Camelot is one of at least four bidders aiming to secure the next licence
Athletics head’s appointment latest move by Sazka to burnish credentials in run-up to final contract decision
Camelot’s current contract to be extended as bidders are given extra time to prepare submissions
Announcement comes as operator Camelot prepares bid to retain licence beyond 2024
UK telecoms operator enters 2023 bid in partnership with Italian gaming group and children’s charity Barnardo’s
Sazka’s Sir Keith Mills vows to boost social media presence to halt decline in people playing
Company enjoys near record results as older gamblers turn to the internet during pandemic
Czech operator secures London Olympic 2012 chair for bid
‘Radical shift’ after incumbent Camelot criticised for not raising sum donated to good causes
Camelot says downturn would hit sales and the amount of money given to good causes
Guests were served a form with a suggested donation to the National Lottery
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