RGDATA seeks ‘loyalty payment’ from new lottery operator
Retail group believes central role played by retailers in creating successful lottery should be recognised
Print10 February 2014
RGDATA is seeking a once-off "loyalty payment" of €15,000 respectively for retailers from the new lottery operator.
In a letter to the winning consortium, Premier Lotteries Ireland, RGDATA seeks the payment in recognition of the role played by its members in growing the business.
"It would seem only fair that if the staff of the National Lottery and the new operators of the lottery are in line for a significant return on the new investment, the retail agents, who play such a central part in the success of the lottery should also be recognised", says Tara Buckley, Director General, RGDATA.
RGDATA stipulated, that the proposed payout to retailers would not come from the players’ prize pot, contributions to good causes or from the retailers’ commission, which are guaranteed under the terms of the new contract.
The letter from RGDATA was prompted by reports that National Lottery staff is seeking a "recognition payment" as part of the transfer arrangements.
The Irish Times has reported that although no figure has been attached to the golden handcuff claim, it is being sought by workers in recognition of the work done to bring the business to the point where the government is likely to profit from its sale.
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