# Branson calls halt to Lottery fight

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/01/11/branson-calls-halt-lottery-fight/
- Published: 2001-01-11T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Despite indications yesterday that he might take the issue to court, Virgin chief
Richard Branson has finally abandoned his bid to win control of the National Lottery.
He said he would never again bid for the lottery licence.

Read Branson throws in lottery towel at SocietyGuardian.

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