Sportech PLC 25 May 2007 Sportech PLC Sportech PLC continues to pursue proposed acquisition of Vernons football pools Sportech PLC (the "Company"), one of the UK's leading gaming businesses and the UK's leading football pools operator, announces that, in agreement with Ladbrokes PLC, it will continue to pursue the proposed acquisition of the Vernons football pools business despite the decision made by the Office of Fair Trading to refer the merger to the Competition Commission. Sportech will offer its full support and co-operation to the Competition Commission during its consultation process. The Company will make a further announcement once the Competition Commission issues its decision, which is expected by 17 October 2007. 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