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Richard Desmond’s Group Faces Over £40 Million Bill After Lottery Lawsuit Loss
Richard Desmond’s group must pay more than £40 million in costs after losing a lawsuit against the Gambling Commission. A judge ruled the case brought by Northern & Shell was unreasonable.
May 22, 1:02 PM·1m read1 source
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Richard Desmond’s group faces a bill exceeding £40 million after losing a lawsuit over a failed lottery bid.
A judge described the case as unreasonable.
The ruling requires the group to cover the full costs of the proceedings. Northern & Shell initiated the lawsuit after its lottery application was rejected. The company argued the decision was flawed but the court found the claims lacked merit. The financial obligation adds to existing pressures on Desmond’s media and property interests.
Payment of the costs is expected to occur within standard legal timelines.
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