Tag Archives: Camelot Group

UKGC hits back at Daily Telegraph citing Camelot as ‘Bid favourite’

SBC News UKGC hits back at Daily Telegraph citing Camelot as 'Bid favourite'

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a statement to dismiss reports claiming that Camelot Group is its ‘preferred bidder’ to win the Fourth National Lottery Licence Competition. The response was issued in light of an article published yesterday by The Daily Telegraph title “Camelot hits National Lottery jackpot” – that claimed the commission had recommended to PM Boris Johnson that …

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UKGC delays National Lottery timetable to accommodate deeper bid evaluations

Martin Novák to lead Allwyn UK data strategy for National Lottery licence

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has this morning confirmed that it has extended the timetable of the Fourth National Lottery Competition by a further 10-week period. The decision will see the winner of the multi-billion UK government contract set to be announced in February 2022, as the Commission withdraws its original forecast of aiming to announce the competition’s winner by …

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SAZKA moves full steam ahead on National Lottery tender

SBC News SAZKA moves full steam ahead on National Lottery tender

Czech gambling conglomerate SAZKA Group has officially confirmed that it has entered the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) competition for the 4th licence to operate the National Lottery. Since the UKGC published its competition timetable at the start of the year, SAZKA has long been viewed as a ‘National Lottery suitor’ seeking to win the multi £ billion operating contract from …

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SAZKA faces scrutiny following appointment of Flint Global as National Lottery advisor

SBC News SAZKA faces scrutiny following appointment of Flint Global as National Lottery advisor

SAZKA Group has hired London public affairs consultancy Flint Global to serve as a ‘special advisor’ as the Czech gambling conglomerate bids to become the new operating firm of the National Lottery in 2023. This story featured in today’s SBC News 90. To view the latest round-up, watch today’s edition here. Co-founded by Sir Simon Fraser, the former Head of the …

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Camelot secures six-month National Lottery operating extension

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As reported by The Daily Telegraph, a six-month contract extension is set to be granted to National Lottery license holder Camelot Group as regulators look to temporarily suspend the tender for the rights to run the contest.  The official decision of Camelot’s license extension is now expected to be formally announced by the UKGC within the coming weeks according to …

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National Lottery hits peak sales to help support critical causes

SBC News National Lottery hits peak sales to help support critical causes

Camelot Group has reported that the National Lottery returned £1.85 billion to good causes, reflecting an increase of £198.4 million (+12%) on 2018/2019 financial results. The increase in returns to Good Causes is ‘even more significant at this critical time’, and will see ‘up to £600 million of National Lottery funding being directed towards UK charities and organisations to help …

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Camelot launches new ad campaign to thank National Lottery players

SBC News Camelot launches new ad campaign to thank National Lottery players

Camelot Group has launched a new TV advertising campaign, which looks to thank National Lottery players for supporting local and national projects during the coronavirus crisis. Up to £600m has been raised so far in support of charities and organisations affected by the pandemic, with the National Lottery raising £30m each week on average. The TV advert will form part …

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Matt Risdale joins Camelot as group corporate communications lead

SBC News Matt Risdale joins Camelot as group corporate communications lead

UK National Lottery operator Camelot Group (Camelot) is set to gain a new head of corporate communications as PR Veteran Matt Risdale joins the firm’s leadership ranks. Last week, Risdale confirmed to UK media news sources that he was joining Camelot, taking on the official title of Head of Strategic Communications, Risdale will take lead of both Camelot business and …

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Nikos Kryvossidis appointed CTO of Camelot Group

SBC News Nikos Kryvossidis appointed CTO of Camelot Group

UK national lottery operator Camelot Group Plc, has announced the appointment of Nikos Kryvossidis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of its operations. Kryvossidis joins Camelot Group, from sports betting technology provider Openbet were he headed up sportsbook and casino technology operations as Senior Vice President. The appointment of Kryvossidis as CTO, sees Camelot expand its technology resources and competencies as …

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