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Camelot bets on growth of controversial scratchcards3 June 2009LONDON, England -- As reported by The Guardian: "National Lottery operator Camelot has raised by 20% the commission it pays retailers on scratchcards in an effort to accelerate sales growth and returns to 'good causes', including a contribution to 2012 Olympics funding. "Gambling campaign groups, however, have raised concern about the potential link between scratchcards and underage gambling, suggesting it could be an easily accessible 'gateway' product to other forms of gaming. It is illegal to sell scratchcards to under 16-year-olds. "The cards - often branded with films and board games popular with children - play a central role in Camelot's growth plans. Some 28,000 retailers now receive 6% of a scratchcard sale compared with 5% of a Lotto, Euromillions, or any other lottery draw ticket..."
Camelot bets on growth of controversial scratchcards
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