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Illinois Lottery privatization announcement expected WednesdayNews Story
Southtown Star Editorial Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is about to make a billion-dollar decision to which most of us haven't paid much attention. For months, consortiums and companies have been working behind the scenes to become the jackpot winner of a prize that will set an international gambling precedent. Illinois is soon to become the first in the United States to turn over its state lottery operations to a privately owned company. How this experiment progresses undoubtedly will set preced
Sep 14, 2010, 8:08 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK couple tell of £53 million EuroMillions winReply
One of the most important decisions for new winners to make is whether to opt to go public or remain anonymous. If a winner decides to talk publicly about their win, Camelot s PR team will organise a press conference and handle all media interest on their behalf, removing the anxiety that can accompany talking about a big win. If they have requested to remain anonymous, Camelot takes its obligations and duty of care to protect winners privacy very seriously. Unless a winner agrees to tak
Apr 5, 2015, 6:33 am - myturn - Lottery News

Decision on privatizing Illinois Lottery 'within days'News Story
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn could select a private firm to manage the Illinois State Lottery as soon as next week, but some lawmakers would rather keep the lottery under state government. Two bidders are vying for the right to privately manage the Illinois State Lottery. Earlier this week at a public hearing held in Chicago, the Northstar Lottery Group and the Camelot Group both presented their proposals to a state commission. The Northstar Lottery Group is a combination of three different com
Sep 10, 2010, 8:37 am - Todd - Lottery News

Irish lottery site and ticket machines hit by DDoS attackReply
I doubt a consortium of owners that is comprised of Camelot would ignore the savings of streamlining the process. On 3 October 2013, Minister Howlin announced that the government had agreed to sell the National Lottery licence for 405 million to Premier Lotteries Ireland, a consortium comprising An Post, An Post pension funds, and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan(owner of the Camelot Group, operators of the UK National Lottery).[9] Dermot Griffin, head of the An Post National Lottery Compa
Jan 21, 2016, 6:28 pm - MaximumMillions - Lottery News

Record $150 million Euro Millions lottery drawing FridayReply
Hey, Guys. I hope somebody wins the jackpot [Hopefully me- giggle giggle ] by February 10, 2006. The Camelot group, who runs Euromillions, stated that the prize will then be divided amongst those winners in the second tier level. The prize will start from the bottom again. Bummer huh?
Jan 22, 2006, 5:05 am - Big Cozy - Lottery News

UK couple tell of £53 million EuroMillions winReply
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPP), commonly referred to as Teachers', also owns Camelot Group PLC, which holds an exclusive licence to operate the U.K. National Lottery. I find amusing that UK lottery players are helping to fund the pensions of Ontario's teachers.
Apr 5, 2015, 6:49 am - myturn - Lottery News

Former Pa. Gov. tied to consultants on lottery privatizationReply
We , are just giving to many bids to these consultants companys and interest groups. All for more profits. The profit is coming out Lottery players pocket in that state. I have questions. Can the people from the United Kingdom play in the PENN. if the Camelot Group win the bid? If the British company win the bid can the people in that country play in the Pennsylvania Lottery? Think about these, Lottery player, do we really want one of these consultants to be working on 4- 5- or more State Lotter
Dec 27, 2012, 2:26 pm - cbr$ - Lottery News

Did new Illinois Lottery private manager get too good of a deal?News Story
Hoping for better luck the second time around, state officials unveiled a deal Friday to put the fate of the Illinois Lottery in the hands of a British firm that pledges bigger returns than those generated under the manager the state fired. In a do-over of the nation's first, controversial attempt at state lottery privatization six years ago, Illinois agreed to a contract with the only firm to bid for the potentially lucrative job: the Camelot Group. It comes as the state and Camelot pledge t
Oct 21, 2017, 9:55 am - Todd - Lottery News

Private management could be Alabama lottery optionReply
Alabama should look at the UK 's National Lottery. It is the most successful lottery in the world, and the vast majority of the British people trust their national lottery. The state government should get in touch with the UK 's National Lottery Commission and pick their brains. The National Lottery Commission The Commission s duties are to ensure that players are treated fairly; the nation s interest in the Lottery is protected; and the operator is motivated to maximise the enjoymen
May 22, 2015, 9:48 pm - myturn - Lottery News

Former Pa. Gov. tied to consultants on lottery privatizationNews Story
As Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett considers whether to hand the reins of the state lottery over to a British company, he's been getting advice from a firm with ties to his predecessor. Former Gov. Ed Rendell is a senior adviser to Greenhill Partners, which stands to make millions if Corbett signs off on a private management agreement with the North American subsidiary of The Camelot Group, which runs the National Lottery in the United Kingdom. Corbett has until at least Monday to decide whe
Dec 27, 2012, 10:11 am - Todd - Lottery News