| Decision 573/2013 | |
|---|---|
| File (PDF) | Decision 573/2013 |
| Date of Issuance of Decision |
August 30th, 2013 |
| Government Gazette Issue No | |
| Relevant Market |
Gaming and betting services |
| Subject of the Decision |
Merger |
| Legal Framework |
Phase Ι (Article 8 par. 3 of L. 3959/2011) |
| Operative part of the Decision |
Clearance |
|
Acquiring company(ies) |
Greek Organization of Football Prognostics (“OPAP SA”) |
|
Target company (ies) |
1. INTRALOT LOTTERIES LIMITED 2. SCIENTIFIC GAMES GLOBAL GAMING S.A.R.L. 3. LOTTOMATICA GIOCH E PARTECIPAZIONI S.R.L. |
| Summary of Decision |
The Plenary Session of the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), with its no. 573/VII/2013 unanimous decision, approved the notified concentration with regard to the acquisition of sole control over the “State Lotteries” by the company “OPAP S.A.”, pursuant to article 8 par. 3 of L. 3959/2011. By its Decision, the Hellenic Competition Commission considered that the notified concentration, which refers primarily to the granting of the exclusive right of production, operation, distribution, promotion and management of State Lotteries, does not raise serious doubts as to its compatibility with the competition rules in the relevant markets concerned. |
| Judicial Means |
Final. No appeal. |
| Decisions by the Court of Appeal of Athens (Administrative Division) |
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