Statement re OFT Decision

3 May 2007 12:26

Sportech PLC03 May 2007 OFT refers proposed acquisition of Vernons Football Pools to Competition Commission Sportech PLC (the "Company"), the UK's leading football gaming business, hasbeen informed by the Office of Fair Trading ("OFT") that it has decided to referthe Company's proposed acquisition of the Vernons football pools business to theCompetition Commission. The Company is disappointed that the OFT has reached this conclusion and willmake a further announcement once it has considered what action it should take inlight of the decision. ENDS For further information: Sportech PLC Ian Penrose, Chief Executive 0151 288 3561 Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial David Rydell / Emma Kent 0207 861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange