Italian gaming and entertainment company Sisal has teamed up with BT as part of its bid for the fourth UK National Lottery licence.

The Milan-headquartered operator has previous lottery and gambling experience in Italy, Spain, Turkey and Morocco.

Commenting on the announcement, Francesco Durante, CEO at Sisal, said: “BT has unparalleled understanding of the UK market and its transformative digital expertise, customer-focused approach and commitment to innovation will ensure that our bid will deliver the best possible solution for the UK National Lottery.”

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Dean Terry, at BT, said: “BT’s technology solutions can ensure the National Lottery maximises the amount of money raised for good causes, while better protecting those players most at risk from gambling harms.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with Sisal to support their bid with the aim of delivering a National Lottery which is fit for the future by putting technology innovation at its heart.”

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