Camelot beats off rivals to win UK Lottery for next 12 years

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Todd — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:26:36 GMT

Congratulations to Jack Whittaker. I'm glad he took the cash option. I hope he doesn't have financial problems later in life.

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DoubleDown — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:40:18 GMT

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Stack47 — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:30:11 GMT

Why did Camelot win contract in UK Lotto?

Because they persuaded regulators it was more likely to meet the funding demands of the London Olympics and other good causes.

When does the contract begin for Camelot?

It's a 10-year license, starting from 2009.

What other rivals did Camelot beat to win the contract? Sugal Damani, Jack Whittaker Lottery enterprizes LTD, and a group of Nigerian goat herders.

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Just6ntlc — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:00:26 GMT

Why did Camelot win contract in UK Lotto? When does the contract begin for Camelot? What other rivals did Camelot beat to win the contract

Camelot beats off rivals to win UK Lottery for next 12 years

Lottery Post — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:39:35 GMT

The UK national lottery is to be run by incumbent operator Camelot for the next 12 years after the group persuaded regulators it was more likely to meet the funding demands of the London Olympics and other good causes than outsiders Sugal Damani, an Indian conglomerate.

Camelot was selected as preferred bidder for the 10-year license, starting from 2009, even though the National Lottery Commission said some of the operator's projections particularly its pledge of average yearly sales of... [ More ]