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  • GTECH Announces Joint Venture with Veikkaus Oy, Finnish National Lottery Operator. Full Story.
  • INTRALOT S.A. Announces its First Quarter 2005 Results. Full Story.
  • Scientific Games Expands Management Team. Full Story.
  • World Lottery Forum, Cancún, Mexico. Full Story.
  • Missouri Lottery Millionaires Greenin' Up The Ozarks. Full Story.
  • ALC Call Centre Employees Honoured with Community Involvement Award. Full Story.
  • California State Lottery Awards Scientific Games Instant Lottery Ticket & Services Contract. Full Story.
  • NZ Lotteries Launch First Non-Cash Prize Promotion for Keno. Full Story.
  • GTECH to Provide Instant Ticket Vending Machines to La Francaise des Jeux . Full Story.
  • The European Lotteries Welcome Their New President!. Full Story.

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GTECH Announces Joint Venture with Veikkaus Oy, Finnish National Lottery Operator

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (June 21, 2005) -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that GTECH Global Services Corporation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTECH Corporation, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Veikkaus Oy, the operator of the Finnish national lottery, to develop and market innovative new games and solutions for the lottery and gaming industries. The primary focus of the joint venture is the development of government-sponsored games and solutions over expanding interactive channels such as Internet, mobile telephony, and interactive television, with a main emphasis on sports betting. GTECH will hold an 81 percent equity stake in the joint venture, with the remaining 19 percent held by Veikkaus. The joint venture will be located in Finland, and initially staffed by Veikkaus personnel. The joint venture agreement is expected to close and be operational in the third quarter of this fiscal year, subject to certain closing conditions in the agreement.

"Our joint venture with Veikkaus is another important step we are taking to enhance our solutions and game content portfolio, and deploy it over the widest array of channels available in the industry," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

"We believe the core assets of our two organizations can be effectively leveraged to allow us to accelerate the development of new games and solutions by creating an incubator setting, with the primary objective of developing government-sponsored games and solutions over the rapidly-growing interactive channels," continued Mr. Turner.

"GTECH brings to the table an unparalleled level of technical skills, industry expertise, reliability, and global credibility," said Veikkaus CEO Risto Nieminen. "This joint venture will provide Veikkaus with enhanced game innovation, particularly for our interactive channels. It also provides a platform for new games and solutions that can be produced and marketed more rapidly and more effectively for Veikkaus' core business -- delivering lottery games for Finnish consumers."

GTECH will also benefit from Veikkaus' successful track record of developing new games and cultivating business relationships necessary to deploy new games beyond the traditional retailer-assisted distribution channel. Veikkaus was the first lottery in the world to introduce Internet betting and live sports betting, among many other innovations. "When combined with the strength and resources that GTECH brings in the areas of research and development, and technology and infrastructure, this joint venture will play a powerful role in the accelerated development of new solutions and game content required to advance GTECH's overall objective in the gaming industry, which is serving our customers," said Mr. Turner.

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The joint venture will continue Veikkaus' long tradition of innovation by developing new solutions and games for Veikkaus' implementation, and for GTECH to productize and commercialize these innovations worldwide. The joint venture will realize revenue from GTECH's commercialization and licensing of new games and solutions developed by the joint venture.

"There is a lot we can learn from Veikkaus about their approach to game development, but also in terms of interactive channel experience and, maybe most importantly, keen insights we can gain into the European marketplace," said Mr. Turner. "And, it provides another advanced environment for pilot testing these innovative games and solutions."

GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, GTECH provides integrated technology, creative content, and business services to effectively manage and grow today's evolving gaming markets. In targeted emerging economies, GTECH also leverages its operational presence and infrastructure to supply commercial transaction processing services. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com

SOURCE: GTECH Holdings Corporation.
CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs, Phone: +1-401-392-7452.


INTRALOT S.A. Announces its First Quarter 2005 Results

ATHENS, Greece (June 23, 2005) -- INTRALOT S.A. (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloomberg: INLOT GA), the leading international gaming company, today announces its financial results for the three-month period ending March 31st, 2005, prepared in accordance with IFRS.

INTRALOT achieved to sustain a high growth rate both in its revenues and profits.

Consolidated Financial Statements For The 3 Months Ended March 31st, 2005

(in € million)

1Q05 1Q04 %Change

Revenues (Turnover)

117.5 74.7 57.4%

Gross Profit

50.5 40.8 23.8%

Gross Margin (%)

43.0% 54.6% -11.7pps

EBITDA

39.3 31.3 25.5%

EBITDA Margin (%)

33.5% 42.0% -8.5pps

EBT

41.6 28.9 44.3%

EBT Margin (%)

35.4% 38.7% -3.2pps

Consolidated Revenues for the period reached €117.5m, posting a 57.4% increase compared to Q104. Revenues from INTRALOT’s International Subsidiaries amounted to €85.7m, a 72.9% contribution to three-month consolidated sales, compared to €34.8m (or 46.6%) in Q104.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization) increased by 25.5% to €39.3m, compared to the same period last year.

Earnings Before Taxes (EBT) recorded an increase of 44.3% y-o-y by reaching €41.6m compared to €28.9m in Q104.

EBT margin settled at 35.4% in 1Q05 reflecting the increased contribution of full operation projects to Group turnover, which contributed 40.0% to Group turnover in 1Q05 from 29.1% in 1Q04, posting a 116.1% y-o-y increase.

The cash balance reached €152.6m in Q105, while total bank debt reached €40.2m (€17.8m short-term and €22.4m long-term), shaping the net cash position at €112.4m.

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Commenting on 1Q05 results INTRALOT’s CEO, Mr Constantinos Antonopoulos, noted:

"In 1Q05 INTRALOT’s revenues and profits managed to grow substantially despite the apparent slowdown in Fixed odds betting) offered in Greece. This indicates that the INTRALOT Group has well diversified its operations globally both on a product basis and a geographical basis.

"Revenues from full operation projects, the fastest growing sector of our business, contributed 40.0% to consolidated revenues in 1Q05 compared to 29.1% in 1Q04, posting a 116.1% increase.

"Moreover, we recently signed two (2) new projects: First with the Peruvian Football Association regarding offering fixed-odds sports betting in the country, which is expected to start soon, and second with the New Zealand Ministry of Internal Affairs regarding one of the largest on-line videolottery installations (monitoring system), marking the company’s expansion to another continent, Oceania.

"Within 2Q05 Keno was introduced in Malta, while in 3Q05 two important projects will commence: the operation of football pools and fixed-odds sports betting in Colombia and the management and operation of the Moscow Lottery.

"INTRALOT will continue to pursue business opportunities around the world, a factor that will strengthen further its global presence."

1Q05 Highlights

  • In Bulgaria, Eurofootball continued to post strong results in 1Q05 due to continuing improvements in the sales network and the betting game’s increasing popularity.
  • In Malta, fixed-odds sports betting was introduced in November 2004 successfully and contributed to Maltco’s growth in 1Q05. Another new game, Keno, was introduced within 2Q05 in the country.
  • In Turkey, Inteltek continued to post very positive results as the penetration of betting is increasing. By the end of 1Q05 the sales network expanded to 3,600 POS from 2,500 at the end of 2004. The sales network will reach 4,000 POS soon.
  • In Moscow, Russia, INTRALOT is expected to start within 3Q05 to manage (50-50 joint venture with Malaysian Tanjong) and operate Moscow’s Olympic Lottery.
  • In Colombia, football pools and fixed-odds sports betting will be introduced in the country in 3Q05. The product will be offered through an 1,800 POS network initially.
  • In FYROM, INTRALOT signed a six-year contract with the Lottery Organization of "Loterija na Makedonija" regarding the organization, operation and management of fixed-odds betting games. The pilot testing phase of operations will start in the beginning of the third quarter of 2005.
  • In Peru, INTRALOT de Peru signed a 5 year contract, with a renewal option for 2 years, with the Football Federation of Peru (ADFP) in order to offer sports game betting (both pari-mutuel and fixed-odds) in the country.
  • In New Zealand, INTRALOT New Zealand signed a 6 year with a renewal option for 5 years contract with the Department of Internal Affairs for the provision and operation of an electronic monitoring system (EMS) for more than 20,000 gaming machines (video-lottery terminals) in pubs and clubs in the country.

INTRALOT, a public company listed on the ASE, is a leading supplier of integrated gaming and transaction processing systems, innovative game content and value added services to state-licensed gaming organizations worldwide. With 31 subsidiaries, 7 business offices and 1,500 people in 28 countries and revenues of € 328.5 million, INTRALOT’s footprint straddles five continents. The company currently ranks 3rd on revenues and 2nd on profits among lottery suppliers worldwide.

SOURCE: INTRALOT (www.intralot.com) media release.
For more information CONTACT: Mr Elias Athanasiou, Investor Relations, Phone: +30-210-6156000, Fax: +30-210-6106800, email: athanasiou@intralot.com.


Scientific Games Expands Management Team
Lottery industry veteran Michael Chambrello appointed President and COO of Scientific Games

NEW YORK, USA (June 20, 2005) -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) announced that in a move designed to broaden the Company’s highly respected management team to take advantage of future growth opportunities, Michael Chambrello has been appointed president and chief operating officer of the Company. Chambrello, who has served in a variety of key roles across nearly 20 years in the lottery industry, previously served as President of GTECH Corporation and Executive Vice President of GTECH Holdings Corporation. He will assume his new position at Scientific Games on July 1, 2005.

"We are all extraordinarily proud of what we've built so far," Lorne Weil, chairman and CEO of Scientific Games said in an announcement to employees. "I have never been more excited about the growth opportunities that lie ahead in the lottery and pari-mutuel industries. I will work closely with Mike to leverage these growth opportunities and position Scientific Games to lead our industries into the future."

As the corporation moves into what Weil called the "most dynamic stage of growth in our history," Chambrello brings an unmatched track record of operational success to continue Scientific Games’ focus on customer needs. He will identify areas where the Company can better serve customers and enhance partnerships to deliver on operating and marketing opportunities in the future.

Weil described Chambrello's appointment as bringing a "seasoned franchise player" to Scientific Games, and said that he will "boost operational discipline, performance and expansion of all our businesses." Weil added that he and Chambrello "will work side-by-side as he becomes fully integrated into his new role at Scientific Games."

"Scientific Games is the most dynamic and innovative company in our marketplace. Robust organic growth, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and a number of important wins have put the company in an extremely advantageous position," Chambrello said. "I am very excited about my new role as President and COO, and look forward to partnering with Lorne and our management team as we build for the future."

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In connection with his appointment, Chambrello has entered into a contract under which he will receive a stock option grant covering one million shares of the Company’s common stock, to be issued as of July 1, 2005 at an exercise price equal to the average of the high and low trading prices of the stock on the preceding day, vesting in one-third increments at the end of the first, second and third anniversaries of his employment. The stock option was approved as part of his compensation package as an employment inducement grant pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350 without stockholder approval.

He most recently served as President and CEO of Environmental Systems Products, a privately held company in Connecticut. ESP is in a closely regulated industry that provides environmental testing solutions for governmental customers.

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is the leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries, and the leading supplier of wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to telephone companies. Scientific Games’ customers are in the United States and more than 60 other countries. For more information about Scientific Games, please visit our web site at www.scientificgames.com.

SOURCE: Scientific Games Corporation media release.
Company Contact: Lisa D. Lettieri, Phone: 212-754-2233.


World Lottery Forum, Cancún, Mexico, November 6 - 10
2005, Registration Now Open

BASEL, Switzerland (June 20, 2005)

You made it count!

Over 700 participants and nearly 80 presenters from within and outside the lottery industry made the first-ever World Lottery Forum in 2003 in Granada a success. An extensive Business Program was featured in keynote events, presentations, and in workshops held during the Forum. The interactive format facilitated 'hands-on' debate regarding critical issues facing the lottery industry, and sets the stage for continued discussions.

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Then, in 2004, the WLA Convention in Durban Business Program ‘raised the bar’ in tackling issues of central interest to over 800 registered participants. Now it is time to reserve in your calendar the dates for the second biennial World Lottery Forum – this time to be held in Cancun, Mexico from November 6 – 10, 2005. The host will be Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Públic, led by General Director Tomás Ruiz Gonzáles; the event arranged as a joint effort with the World Lottery Association.

The honorable President Vincente Fox has also indicated that this event has the full support of the Mexican Government and that he is making preliminary plans to attend in an official capacity.

Your voices were heard

Immediately after the conclusion of the WLA 2004 Convention in Durban, a major survey was distributed to all participants of that successful event. The results of this survey were clear – the lottery industry finds the areas of Technical Advances and Trends and Lottery Management and Leadership to be extremely important as part of the Business Program of WLA major events.

The World Lottery Forum in Cancun will feature a Business Program that focuses on cutting-edge expertise within these areas – providing you with the knowledge that will make a difference in the way you face your challenges on both a daily business level as well as in terms of long-term strategy. But certainly not to be forgotten will be other crucial areas of expertise that are of great importance to your organization; including legal issues, security, CSR as well as specific WLA initiatives.

Look for updates in the near future concerning the ‘headliners’ for this major 2005 event – as well as information that will help you prepare for these absolutely essential knowledge-providing sessions.

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Continuing the quest – and taking an active role!

As you move your organization through this most important year of 2005 – remember that the decisions made today will be the ones you must live with tomorrow and in the days, weeks, months and years to come. Make sure you are properly prepared for the 2005 World Lottery Forum – and important decision-making – by joining us in pre-event virtual participation.

Talented individuals in the lottery industry are an essential part of any World Lottery Forum – and we would like to hear from your concerning your opinions, ideas and viewpoints in regards to this global gathering of the lottery industry in Cancun in November later this year.

Contact us at info@world-lotteries.org to become an active participator in the development of this years’ major lottery event.

SOURCE: World Lottery Association (www.world-lotteries.org).
CONTACT: Yvonne Schnyder, Secretary General, WLA. Phone: +41 61 284 1111, fax +41 61 284 13 50, Email: ys@world-lotteries.org.


Missouri Lottery Millionaires Greenin' Up The Ozarks

MISSOURI, USA (June 21, 2005) -- On the first day of summer, a group of 21 Missouri Lottery-made millionaires and their families were found "greenin’ up the Ozarks" during a litter pick-up event on the South Creek Greenway in Springfield. The event was part of the Lottery’s 19th annual millionaires’ reunion.

"At the past two reunions, the millionaires gave something back to the community. Two years ago, they sorted and boxed food at a food bank in Kansas City, and last year, they assisted with outdoor games with disabled people in St. Charles," said Gary Gonder, interim director of the Missouri Lottery. "This year, we thought the millionaires could give back to the Springfield community by literally cleaning up one of the most beautiful areas of the state - the Ozarks."

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This year’s attending jackpot winners represented combined winnings of more than $242 million.

Gonder noted that the Lottery organizes the reunion and the millionaires pay their own way. He said there are many reasons the reunions are important, including it is a good opportunity for the millionaires to meet others who have experienced such a sudden life change.

"Reunions are also a great forum for the Lottery to present winners with information that affects them," Gonder said. "In addition, they provide an opportunity for the media to interview jackpot winners to ask how their lives have changed."

In addition to their clean-up efforts on the Greenway, Lottery winners were presented with two seminars during the reunion: one seminar titled "The Power of Sleep" by Dr. Terrence Coulter, medical director at the CoxHealth Sleep Disorders Center in Springfield; and one seminar called "Goal Digging: Your Map to Success" presented by Geri Wiseman, professional development manager for the Missouri Lottery. The millionaires also enjoyed entertainment in Branson during their stay, including a dinner at the Hard Luck Diner and seeing the "Lost in the ’50s" show at the Starlite Theater.

Since the Lottery began in January 1986, 203 Missouri Lottery jackpot tickets ranging from $1 million to $130.6 million, have been sold. These jackpot prizes total more than $1.3 billion.

SOURCE: Missouri Lottery media release.

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ALC Call Centre Employees Honoured with Community Involvement Award

MONCTON, N.B. Canada (June 13, 2005) -- The Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s (ALC) in-house team of 40 call centre employees were honoured with a Community Involvement award at the ContactNB Awards of Excellence gala, held Thursday night in Saint John, N.B.

The team, called Lottery Support Services (LSS), picked up the award that recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions made by a contact centre to the citizens of N.B. Recipients are selected for "demonstrating tremendous spirit and enriching both their workplace and their community."

"It so amazing to see people come together to help," says LSS employee Nicole LeBlanc-Cormier. "It’s so rewarding when you get to see what you’re doing and how you’re helping," she added

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The LSS team faithfully fundraises for the IWK and Kids Help Phone as part of the Contact Centre Challenge but last fall, the group decided that they could do more. "We wanted to spread the joy around and thought about how we could do that," says Diane McCaie, Manager of Atlantic Lottery’s contact centre. "Be it tiny or huge efforts, we’d be helping someone in need."

Their generosity and willingness to "do more" translated into some unique support for the Moncton Headstart Christmas food box program, Nazareth House, and Sue Stultz's turkey drive. Moncton Headstart received nearly 400, one kilogram jars of peanut butter in time for their Christmas food box program. Any ALC employees who donated jars were "thanked" by LSS, who arranged a "letter from Santa" for the peanut butter donor’s child of choice.

Thanks to LSS, Christmas also came to the 30 residents of Nazareth House. Each received a gift and a box of essentials including a toothbrush, mittens, toques, razors and socks.

They didn’t stop there. In January, they were compelled to fundraise again; this time in support of tsunami relief, and generated $1165 for the cause.

Most recently, LSS handed over a cheque for $3889 at the IWK telethon, representing their fundraising efforts for that charity.

There is a 100% participation rate by LSS employees in these fundraising activities. Nicole is quick to note that ALC employees are the greatest supporters of their fundraising. "There are so many good-hearted people in the company. When we need help, employees from across the organization come through."

For more information: Nicole LeBlanc-Cormier, ALC Lottery Support Services, 506-867-5023 or 1-800-561-3942

SOURCE: Atlantic Lottery media release.

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California State Lottery Awards Scientific Games Instant Lottery Ticket & Services Contract

NEW YORK, USA (June 21, 2005) -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that it has been awarded the contract to provide the California State Lottery with instant lottery tickets and marketing services beginning July 1, 2005. Scientific Games will provide the Lottery with 75% of its instant products for a base term of four years. The contract contains four one-year options to extend.

The California State Lottery is projected to reach a total of $3.3 billion in total sales with $1.7 billion in instant sales for fiscal year 2005 generating $1 billion for public education. Since its creation in 1985, the lottery has contributed more than $15 billion to California's public schools.

"We are delighted to be chosen to provide our products and services to the California Lottery," said Lorne Weil, chairman and CEO of Scientific Games Corporation. "We have worked hard to present the Lottery with the best possible solution and we are sure that we can assist the Lottery to maximize sales to ensure higher contributions for its beneficiaries. We have many ideas for the Lottery's consideration and we are looking forward to getting to work."

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About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is the leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries, and the leading supplier of wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to telephone companies. Scientific Games' customers are in the United States and more than 60 other countries. For more information about Scientific Games, please visit our web site at http://www.scientificgames.com.

SOURCE: Scientific Games Corporation.
CONTACT: Lisa D. Lettieri, Phone: +1-212-754-2233.

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NZ Lotteries Launch First Non-Cash Prize Promotion for Keno
NEW ZEALAND (June 17, 2005) -- Keno players could win one of 20 awesome Warriors supporter packs in the first ever non-cash prize promotion for Keno, New Zealand Lotteries Commission (NZ Lotteries) Chief Executive Trevor Hall said today.

Each pack consists of a Sony 32" FD Trinitron widescreen WEGA TV, a one year Sky Digital subscription and a signed Warriors jersey.

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"Imagine having this widescreen TV and your own autographed jersey when the next big game is on. It’s worth giving Keno a try to be in to win one of these Warriors packs," said Mr Hall.

To enter players need to buy a Keno ticket between Sunday, 19 June and Saturday, 9 July.

With every Keno entry into a Keno draw players will receive a voucher that puts them in the 9 July draw for the Warriors packs. The winning voucher numbers will be available in-store on Sunday, 10 July after the Saturday, 9 July, 6pm draw.

Keno is an easy numbers game that is played twice a day, every day. To play, Keno players select up to 10 numbers from a total of 80 possible numbers. In each Keno draw, 20 numbers are randomly drawn and there are prizes for correctly selecting between zero and 10 of the numbers.

Although Keno is one of the smaller brands in the NZ Lotteries portfolio, more than 100,000 Keno players win $1 million in prizes every month. A $1 ticket can win $250,000.

SOURCE: NZ Lottery media release.
For more information CONTACT: Helen Morgan-Banda, Head of Communications, Phone: 04 802 7020 or Angus Barclay, Corporate Communications Manager, Phone: 04 802 7046.


GTECH to Provide Instant Ticket Vending Machines to La Francaise des Jeux

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (June 23, 2005) - GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has signed a product sale agreement, following a competitive procurement, with the operator of the French National Lottery, La Francaise Des Jeux (FDJ), to provide new Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs). Additionally, the Company signed a separate agreement with FDJ to provide ITVM repair services over an initial term of six years.

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"This is a significant step in our efforts to provide Instant Ticket Vending Machines to the international marketplace, and it is particularly nice when it comes from the world’s number one instant ticket lottery," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. FDJ’s most recent annual sales were nearly $10.6 billion. Of that amount, approximately $4.3 billion was derived from the sale of instant tickets.

Under the product sale agreement, GTECH will provide FDJ with a minimum of 575 Expandable Dispensing System Quad Burster™ (EDS-Q) ITVMs. Replacing a portion of the approximately 1,000 machines already in operation, the new ITVMs are expected to be installed and operational by the end of February 2006.

GTECH is the current online central system provider to FDJ, and, through its acquisition of Interlott, has provided ITVMs in France since 2000. With respect to both of these new agreements with FDJ, GTECH expects to generate revenues of approximately $5 million. GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, GTECH provides integrated technology, creative content, and business services to effectively manage and grow today’s evolving gaming markets. In targeted emerging economies, GTECH also leverages its operational presence and infrastructure to supply commercial transaction processing services. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH’s website at http://www.gtech.com.

SOURCE: GTECH Corporation media release.
CONTACT: K. Vincent, Public Affairs, Phone: 401-392-7452.


The European Lotteries Welcome Their New President!

Dr. Winfried Wortmann
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (June 22, 2005) -- The European Lotteries Association’s (EL) General Assembly held in Rome on 15 June 2005, appointed Doctor Winfried Wortmann, General Director of the Westdeutsche Lottery of Münster/Germany as its new President. Dr. Wortmann, succeeds Mr. Hans-Jürgen Reißiger,of Deutsche Klassenlotterie, Berlin, who after 4 years did not run again for election.

Dr. Wortmann is 58 years old, and has been working with the Westdeutsche Lotterie since1994

In his first address, Dr. Wortmann stressed how vital it is for the European Institutions to understand the importance of a legal orientation and consequently maintain the State monopolies in the gaming sector. Seeing that, contrarily to other domains of activity, in the gaming sector it is not a question of offering consumers the possibility of unrestricted expenditure, but of channelling the gaming impulse.

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EL actually counts 73 Member Lotteries (from 42 European countries); The Association is based in Lausanne and Ms Bernadette Lobjois its Secretary General.

Ten Executive Committee Members were also elected during this assembly: Mr. Christophe Blanchard-Dignac, President-General Director de la Française des Jeux / France, was appointed 1st Vice-President and Mr. Sotiris Koulossoussas, Member of the Board and President of ‘Sports Business Partnership,’ Greek Organization of Football Prognostics OPAP / Greece, was appointed 2nd Vice-President.

Mr. Hans-Jürgen Reißiger was nominated "Honorary President" by the General Assembly named in acknowledgement of his successful work for enhancing awareness in the domain of State Lotteries in Europe.

SOURCE: European State Lottery and Toto Association (EL) media release.
CONTACT: Ms Bernadette Lobjois, Tel: + 41 21 311 30 25, Fax: + 41 21 312 30 11.

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