NSW Lotteries Privatization - Update
SYDNEY, Australia (December 4, 2009) - The Australian Financial Review (AFR) said today that a consortium, including Canada's Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and GTECH Corp., was bidding for New South Wales state's lotteries business......................Subscribers

Boledo and Lottery Sellers Association Prepares To Protest Over Privatization
BELIZE (December 2, 2009) -- Three weeks ago, the government of Belize announced the awarding of the contract to operate the national lottery to Brads Gaming Company, also known as Brads. The privatization of the government lottery goes into effect in April of next year, but not everyone is on board with that decision.......................Subscribers

Illinois Lottery Privatization Process Begins With RFP For Financial Advisor
Key Insights on Joe, Jack and Lottery Products Available From ILR
CHICAGO, Illinois (November 17,  2009) –  In an attempt to maximize sales and profits near and long term, the State of Illinois is seeking a new template for current lottery practices and plans for future growth. This process begins with an RFP for a financial advisor...................Subscribers

Lotteries Cancel Strike Over Privatization, But Have Called For A Demonstration on Dec. 9
MADRID, Spain (November 24, 2009) - The Government Lottery (ANAPAL, APLA and FENEPAL), supported by the UGT and CCOO, have canceled a strike planned for today, but have called for a demonstration on December 9 at the Ministry of Finance..................Subscribers

Auditor General Interviewed -- Explains Privatization of Lottery and Boledo Process
Belize (November 11, 2009) -- The decision by the government of Belize to put the public Lottery and Boledo into private management has been the subject of scrutiny from various sections of the community ever since the official announcement was made on Monday afternoon. Following five months of work by an appointed Lotteries Tender Panel, that body, chaired by Auditor General Edmund Zuniga recommended to the Ministry of Economic Development that the contract to run the government Lottery and Boledo be awarded to Brad’s Gaming Company Limited. In a telephone interview this morning, the Auditor General told Love News that the work of the Lotteries Tender Panel was thorough and conducted in a transparent manner....................Subscribers

Sir Richard Branson Has Reportedly Teamed Up With PPL to Bid for Control of Camelot
LONDON, U.K. (November 12, 2009) – The UK Times reported today that it has learnt that Sir Richard Branson has teamed up with the People’s Postcode Lottery (PPL), a Dutch-owned group that runs charity lotteries, to bid for control of Camelot, the UK National Lottery operator.......................Subscribers

Government Privatizes National Boledo Franchise
BELIZE CITY, Belize (November 9, 2009) – Brads Gaming Company Ltd. (BGC) will privately operate the National Boledo franchise.....................Subscribers

Spanish State Lotteries and Betting Closer to Privatization
MADRID, Spain (October 28, 2009) -- The first steps towards a privatization process of State Lotteries and Betting in Spain involved two provisions that are included in the general stated budgets that have now been passed in Congress....................Subscribers

Government Closer To Lotteries Sale
SYDNEY, NSW (October 22, 2009) - The State Government is one step closer to cashing in on the NSW Lotteries sale.................subscribers

La Française des Jeux – Potential Privatisation In The Light Of The French Gambling Market’s Liberalisation
LONDON, U.K. (October 8, 2009) -- When markets are opening up and allow private operators to compete against state-owned companies, one key question always comes up: Can a state monopolist survive in a tougher market environment and should the government consider privatisation? - Subscribers

French Bill To Open Up Online Gambling Market
PARIS, France (October 7, 2009) - A French bill that would end a state monopoly on online gambling and allow privately owned websites to offer bets on poker, soccer and horse racing went under discussion in parliament on Wednesday.................Subscribers

Tattersal's Confident
PERTH, Western Australia (September 24, 2009) - Tatts Group's confidence that it will emerge the winner of the NSW Lotteries sales process does not appear misplaced once the numbers have been crunched...................Subscribers

Privatising the Turkish Lottery Milli Piyango – A Never Ending Story?
There is increasing pressure to make a decision because Milli Piyango’s old lottery terminals/machines are due for replacement
Article Provided By: Media & Entertainment Consulting Network (MECN)
LONDON, United Kingdom (September 17, 2009) -- The privatisation of the Turkish state lottery Milli Piyango is still pending because of concerns that due to the current harsh economic climate the price will ultimately be too low. Currently, the Turkish government and politicians are discussing whether to continue with the privatisation as planned or to postpone it to a later date. The key issue stirring up the debate is the upcoming necessary replacement of Milli Piyango’s old lottery terminals/machines – an investment that Milli Piyango claims cannot be postponed any longer......................Subscribers

Lottery Privatization Standoff Over; Opposition Supports NSW Lotteries Sell-Off
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 8, 2009) – According to an AAP report the standoff over the privatization of NSW Lotteries has ended, with the state government and the opposition reaching a negotiated agreement over the sell-off.......................Subscribers

NSW Lotteries Privatization Update
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 4, 2009) -- A political alliance between the Upper House Shooters Party and the state Labor government, which Premier Nathan Rees needs to pass laws, has reportedly broken down...................Subscribers

Retailers to Bid for Lotteries as Sale Talks Stall
Article by: Brian Robins
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 3, 2009) --  The State Government and newsagents (retailers) over the sale of NSW Lotteries have broken down and relations have become acrimonious following a decision by the agents to bid for the asset.....................Subscribers

NSW Lotteries Privatization Bill Again Delayed
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 2, 2009) – It was reported that the bill to privatize the NSW Lotteries business was supposed to be put to parliament yesterday, but the shock resignation of the health minister, coupled with an inability to do a deal with the Opposition or the Shooters Party during parliament's two-month break, doesn't augur well for an early resolution.........................Subscribers

Retailers Concerned at Loss of Lotteries
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 1, 2009) -- Large supermarket chains are likely bidders for NSW Lotteries, as the State Government holds firm on limiting to three years the maximum period newsagents can continue selling lottery products after privatization...............Subscribers

Speculation: Who Has Pole Position to Win the NSW Government’s Lotteries Licence
The NSW Lotteries Race Is On
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 1, 2009) --News sources report Tatts is, by all appearances, in pole position to win the NSW government’s lotteries licence, but don’t discount Tabcorp as the dark horse in the race....................Subscribers

Opposition Tipped to Support Lotteries Sale
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 18, 2009) – According to a leading Sydney newspaper the State Government could have a rare win in the next month, with indications from senior Coalition sources that the Opposition may support the sale of NSW Lotteries in the upper house........................Subscribers

Opposition To Look At Retailer Protection In Lotteries Sale
SYDNEY, Australia (August 12, 2009) – Leading local media sources reported today that plans to sell off NSW Lotteries remain in limbo, with the state opposition saying it wants to see the full detail of new measures announced by the government in an attempt to secure its support.......................Subscribers

Lotteries Deal Puts Heat on Opposition
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 12, 2009) – A leading Sydney newspaper reported today that the state Government has won the support of newsagents for the sale of NSW Lotteries (NSWL) after the Government agreed to protect their position to sell tickets.......................Subscribers

Government to Lose Millions if Lottery Privatization Postponed
ANKARA, Turkey August 4, 2009) -- The state may soon be burdened with spending at least $100 million to replace its obsolete lottery machines if it postpones the privatization of the National Lottery, Milli Piyango (MP) any longer....................Subscribers

NSW Lotteries Privatization - Update
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (June 5, 2009) – A leading Sydney newspaper reported this morning that at least 15 Members of Parliament (MP), including the former racing and gaming minister Grant McBride, are opposed to the sale of NSW Lotteries.......................Subscribers

Retailers Want In On Lottery Privatization
SYDNEY, NSW (June 1, 2009) -- A consortium bid involving the Newsagents Association of New South Wales (NSW) and Australian Capital Territory (NANA) has emerged as a potential buyer for the NSW Lotteries business being sold by the State Government................Subscribers

Gambling-Privatization
Article By: Rob van der Gaast, Gambling Analyst & Publicist, Email:
ISTANBUL, Turkey (May 29, 2009) --- Privatization comes in handy. Is seems to be a magic tonic. Daily we hear people talking about “privatizations”. One can privatize, Roads, Schools, Golf Courses, Airports, Postal Services, Energy, Prisons, Marinas, Water, Nursing Homes…..and GAMBLING..................Subscribers

Australian Gaming Assets Attract Global Interest
LONDON, UK (May 24, 2009) – According to a news article international betting and gaming groups will lock horns with Australian rivals as state governments of New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria sell off lotteries, betting agencies and wagering licences....................Subscribers

Banker Says Let States Privatize Lotteries
NEW YORK, USA (May 6, 2009) - The U.S. Government should speed up public private partnerships by allowing states to sign long-term leases for lotteries, and make other changes to existing tax laws..................Subscribers

Four of Camelot’s Five Shareholders Are Reportedly Now Looking to Sell Their Stakes in the National Lottery Operator
LONDON, UK April 18, 2009) – According to a leading UK newspaper foreign or private equity-led takeover of Camelot looked inevitable last night after it emerged that four of its five shareholders are plotting to sell their stakes in the National Lottery operator...............Subscribers

Australia's Tasmania State Seeking To Sell Gambling Operations
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 7, 2009) - Australia's Tasmania state Treasurer Michael Aird Tuesday said the government has tabled legislation enabling the sale of the state's gambling agency, TOTE Tasmania................Subscribers

Turkcell Unit to Bid in Turkish Lottery Tender
TURKEY March 30, 2009) -- Turkish mobile operator's Sans Oyunlari Yatirim subsidiary will bid for Turkey's lottery licence alone or in consortium...................Subscribers

NSW Newsagents Fight Lotteries Sale Plan
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (March 27, 2009) -- Newsagents say their customers across New South Wales have rallied "in their thousands" to ensure the NSW Lotteries business doesn't fall into the wrong hands....................Subscribers

GTECH May Bid for NSW Lotteries and Vic Gaming Machine Monitoring License - AFR Reports
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (March 26, 2009) -- GTECH Corporation is considering a bid for the New South Wales state lottery business and also plans to make an offer for the gaming [poker] machine monitoring license in Victoria. Should GTECH enter the fray it would put pressure on both.............Subscribers

Tabcorp Studying Bid For State Lotteries License, Review Says
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (March 16, 2009) -- Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. is considering making a bid for the New South Wales state lotteries business (NSWL), possibly thwarting a rival offer from Tatts Group Ltd.....................Subscribers

House Speaker Rejects Lottery Privatization
BOSTON, Massachusetts (March 4, 2009) -- Privatizing the state Lottery would prove a short-sighted solution to the system’s sagging revenues, House Speaker Robert DeLeo is reported to have said Tuesday....................Subscribers

Turkey Says All Lottery Sale Bidders Fit For Tender
ANKARA, Turkey (February 19, 2009) - Turkey's Privatization Administration said on Thursday five companies and consortia which had applied for pre-qualifications met the criteria to join tender for selling the national lottery company.

Senate President Proposes Internet, Management Changes at State Lottery
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. (February 16, 2009) - State Senate President John Cullerton thinks Illinois could squeeze more money out of its lottery by selling tickets online and hiring a private management company......................Subscribers

Lottomatica and Dogan Group Sign Joint-Venture Agreement for the “Milli Piyango” Lottery Tender in Turkey
ROME (Italy) - PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (February 16, 2009) – A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding A.S., registered in Istanbul Stock Exchange (Turkey), and Lottomatica S.p.A., registered in Italy, establishing a 50-50% joint venture for jointly participating in the Turkish National Lottery, (“Milli Piyango”), tender......................Subscribers

Turkey Receives Five Bids for Lottery Pre-Qualification
ANKARA, Turkey (February 16, 2009) - Turkey's Privatization Administration (OIB) said on Monday it received five bids in the pre-qualification stage of a tender for the privatization of national lottery company Milli Piyango. The following are the firms bidding for Milli Piyango in the pre-qualification stage:.........................Subscribers

NSW Government Starts Work on Selling State Lottery
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 10, 2009) – Work is set to begin immediately on the NSW government's proposed sell-off of its waste management, superannuation fund group and NSW Lotteries....................Subscribers

Lawmakers Revisit Lottery Lease Proposal
DES MOINES, Iowa (February 5, 2009) -- A possible lease of the Iowa Lottery to private investors remains alive in the Iowa Legislature, despite Governor Chet Culver's efforts to quash debate on the issue, key lawmakers said on Wednesday.....................Subscribers

Governor Scratches Idea of Leasing State Lottery
DES MOINES, Iowa (January 24, 2009) – Governor Culver’s chief of staff Charlie Krogmeier is reported to have said today that there is no plan to sell or lease the state lottery. Krogmeier said that Culver’s budget plans that will be released next week, will not include a line item for the lease of the lottery..............Subscribers

OPAP Confident on Turkish Tender
ATHENS, Greece (January 24, 2009) - Europe's biggest lottery OPAP is confident it will take part in the final stage of a tender selling Turkish lottery Milli Piyango, its chief executive was quoted on Saturday as saying...............Subscribers

Turkey Slows Asset Sales as Market Conditions Worsen, Lottery Privatization Could be Further Delayed
TURKEY (January 22, 2009) -- According to unconfirmed reports the National Lottery privatization may be delayed further.................Subscribers

Republicans Suggests Selling Iowa Lottery To Pension Fund
DES MOINES, Iowa (January 22, 2009) -- Republican legislative leaders are reported as saying lawmakers should consider selling Iowa's State Lottery to the giant fund that pays for state worker pensions..................Subscribers

Alarko to Work with Dogus, OPAP on Turkish National Lottery Tender
ISTANBUL, Turkey (January 20, 2009) - Turkey's Alarko Holding is reported to have said it signed an agreement with Greek firm OPAP, Dogus Holding, and Fina Holding to participate together in Turkish national lottery tender.

State Republican Leader Pours Cold Water on Iowa Lottery Lease Proposal
JOHNSTON, Iowa (January 16, 2008) -- The Iowa Senate's Republican leader on Friday criticized a proposal to lease the state lottery, calling it "a sign of desperation" that makes no sense from a business perspective...................Subscribers

Democratic Leaders Consider Leasing Iowa Lottery
JOHNSTON, Iowa (January 9, 2009) - Two Democratic legislative leaders have been reported as saying on Friday that they want to consider a proposal to privatize Iowa's lottery to help cover a gaping budget shortfall...................Subscribers

Turkey to Extend Lottery Sale Tender Deadline
ANKARA, Turkey (January 2, 2009) - Turkey will extend the bidding deadline in a sale tender for its national lottery by a little more than one month from February 27, Privatisation Administration Chairman Metin Kilci told Reuters on Friday..................Subscribers