Statement re CC findings

Sportech PLC 31 August 2007 Sportech PLC Competition Commission provisionally clears proposed acquisition of Vernons Football Pools Sportech PLC (the 'Company'), the UK's leading football gaming business, notes the provisional findings of the Competition Commission, published earlier today, which indicate that the Company's proposed acquisition of Vernons Football Pools will not lead to a substantial lessening of competition. The Company is pleased that the proposed acquisition has been provisionally cleared, and will continue to work closely with the Competition Commission through to its final decision. The Commission is required to publish its final decision regarding the proposed acquisition by 17 October 2007. ENDS For further information: Sportech PLC Ian Penrose, Chief Executive tel: 0151 288 3561 Bell Pottinger Corporate & Financial David Rydell / Emma Kent tel: 0207 861 3232 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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