Intralot’s US plans have taken an unexpected turn. The Maryland Lottery has rejected its latest bid, despite earlier signs of approval. The move stems from a subcontracting compliance dispute, the core issue in the Intralot Maryland contract case.

• The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has turned down Intralot, Inc.’s bid for a new Central Lottery Monitoring and Control System. The decision was made despite an earlier positive recommendation. The official reason given was failure to meet the minimum percentage of work assigned to local subcontractors.

• Intralot has said the rejection came as a surprise. The company claims it assigned a higher percentage of the project to local subcontractors than required. It also states that detailed clarifications about the subcontractors’ roles had been shared with the Commission.

• The Lottery Commission initially confirmed that all bidders met the subcontracting terms in the Request for Proposal. Intralot highlights this as a contradiction to the final decision. The company believes the rejection goes against the earlier compliance ruling.

• Intralot has stressed that its bid was technically sound. The offer was described as the most financially competitive among submissions. According to the company, it delivered better value than the second-highest bid.

• The rejection could have financial implications for Maryland. Intralot says its proposal would have brought greater returns to the state. The company has indicated that these potential benefits may now be lost.

• Intralot has confirmed it will explore legal options. “The company reserves all its legal rights and intends to pursue every legal remedy available,” the statement said. Legal action aims to protect shareholder interests.

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