Richard Desmond sues Gambling Commission over National Lottery licence

theguardian.com

Billionaire Richard Desmond is suing the Gambling Commission for up to £1.3bn over the National Lottery licence award. Desmond alleges "manifest errors" in the bidding process, claiming his companies wasted £17.5m and that the competition was flawed and potentially predetermined. The legal action could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions if Desmond wins, as any payout may come from funds designated for good causes.


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