Gtech Corp. Looking For Reversal Of Lottery Decision in Ohio

The Ohio Lottery made a decision that they felt would be in the state's best interest moving forward. They are changing the handlers of their state gambling lottery from Gtech Corp. to Intralot Inc..

Gtech has been unsatisfied with the decision and feels that they have been slighted in the process. They have filed a formal complaint asking that the Ohio Lottery Commission reconsider their decision.

While Gtech feels they have been wronged, Intralot is claiming that they are just sour that they lost the bid. "They seem to be crying about spilled milk," said Intralot President and Chief Executive, Tom Little.

Gtech is claiming that Intralot was not subject to the same reviews that their company had to endure. The company also feels that various performance problems with Intralot were overlooked by the committee.

"Issues being raised are not surprising. They've(Gtech) been with us for twenty three years. They have a vested interest in prolonging that engagement. But everybody was evaluated on a level playing field," said Michael A. Dolan, the executive Director of the Ohio Lottery.

Gtech has vowed that if they are unsuccessful in having the decision reviewed by the board, then there might be a legal battle that follows. "We think we have a compelling case to be made," said Robert Vincent, Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs for Gtech.

The company does still have lottery contracts in other states, and can afford to lose Ohio. They still, however, feel the process was not a fair one.

May 29, 2008
Posted By Tom Jones
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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