Lottery Concession Attracts Two Bidders

Business 24 July 2025 09:25

Two investment groups have expressed interest in the international tender for a 10-year concession to operate and manage Greece’s State Lotteries, the Greek Superfund announced on Wednesday, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

The bidders are Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation and OPAP Investment Limited.

Following an evaluation of their submissions, eligible candidates will advance to the second phase of the process, where they will submit binding offers.

The concession covers several lottery games, including Scratch, Housing State Lottery, Popular Lottery, National Lottery, and others.

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Lottery Concession Attracts Two Bidders

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