• GTECH Announces Fiscal Year 2006 First Quarter Results. Full Story
• INTRALOT Announce New Developments on Greek Sports Betting Game. Full Story
• Chinese Delegation Visits New Jersey Lottery. Full Story
• Minnesota Lottery Unveils Its Biggest Marketing Effort. Full Story
• GTECH Signs 2 year Contract Extension with the Ohio Lottery. Full Story
• South Carolina Debuts Ultimate Harley-Davidson Game. Full Story
• EssNet and Comset Services Partner on Hero Card Project in Pakistan. Full Story
• JCM American Celebrates Reno Office Grand Opening. Full Story
• Veikkaus Launched SMS Gaming. Full Story

GTECH Announces Fiscal Year 2006 First Quarter Results

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island (June 22, 2005) - GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2006, which ended May 28, 2005.

"GTECH delivered another strong financial performance in the first quarter," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. "We also scored several key wins and made significant strategic progress. We are pleased to report that we also saw progress in Brazil in the first quarter, where it appears we are one step closer to a resolution of what has been a difficult situation for GTECH."

"We are pleased with the underlying strength of the business," said GTECH Senior Vice President and CFO Jaymin B. Patel. "Our continued financial, operational, and strategic successes provide further confidence in our ability to drive profitable growth for our shareholders in both the near term and over the next several years."

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Operating Results

Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were $326.4 million, up 16.5% over revenues of $280.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Net income was $54.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income of $53.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net income in the first quarter of the prior year includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $6.9 million, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, associated with the sale of the Company’s 50% interest in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware) L.L.C. Prior year earnings and dividends per share reflect the 2-for-1 common stock split declared in June 2004.

Cash Flow and Investments

During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company generated $121.6 million of cash from operations. This cash was principally used to fund $40.6 million of systems, equipment, and other assets relating to contracts; to repurchase $32.1 million, or 1.3 million shares of the Company’s common stock; and to pay cash dividends of $9.8 million. At May 28, 2005, the Company had $125.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $209.5 million of short-term investment securities on hand.

At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company had no borrowings under its $500 million senior revolving credit facility.

Financial Outlook

The Company provided guidance for the full year and second quarter of fiscal 2006.

For the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 11% to 13%, reflecting the net effect of a new contract in Brazil and the return of a portion of fiscal year 2005 Brazil revenues previously held in escrow. It expects product sales in the range of $180 million to $210 million. The Company expects that service margins will be in the range of 40% to 42%, and product sale margins to be in the range of 38% to 40%. Based upon this outlook, it now expects earnings per share for fiscal 2006 to be in the range of $1.64 to $1.70 on a fully-diluted basis. For the second quarter of fiscal 2006, ending August 27, 2005, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 10% to 12% and product sales in the range of $30 million to $35 million. The Company expects service and product sale margins in the range of 38% to 40%. Accordingly, the Company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.40 per share for the quarter.

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First Quarter Highlights

In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, GTECH continued to successfully execute against the Company’s strategic objectives of maintaining and expanding the core lottery business, and winning new customers. Domestically, GTECH was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for a gaming central control system. The system will monitor and control up to 61,000 gaming devices at approximately 14 venues throughout the state. In addition, GTECH was named the preferred vendor to provide a video gaming monitoring system and site controllers for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections video gaming program. Both of these awards follow highly competitive procurements. Also in the quarter, GTECH received an order for 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs) to be provided to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Hoosier Lottery in Indiana also selected GTECH to negotiate a contract for 680 ITVMs.

Internationally, GTECH received a one-year contract from the Company’s customer in Brazil, Caixa Economica Federal, through May 14, 2006. In Denmark, GTECH signed a two-year contract extension with Dansk Tipstjeneste, the operator of the Danish National Lottery. The Company was also granted an 18-year agreement to operate The Barbados Lottery, which was recently consolidated from three lotteries into one. GTECH further strengthened its management team with the appointments of Dr. Joseph Nadan as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, and Bruce Rowe as Vice President of Business Strategy for Gaming Solutions, and General Manager of Nevada Operations. Also in the first quarter, GTECH announced that it formed a strategic alliance with Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., whereby GTECH will supply Harrah’s properties with gaming machines, and the two companies will work together to develop new game content.

Over the next two years, GTECH will place 200 leased video gaming machines in Harrah’s properties around the country. The companies will also explore opportunities to expand the relationship with additional slot products in future years, depending upon the performance of the machines installed during the initial period.

"Our long-term strategy remains the same. We will work to drive new growth through acquisition and partnerships, and we will continue to focus on M&A transactions that enhance our offerings in the online and instant channels, monitor games, gaming machines, and the full range of interactive channels," continued Mr. Turner. "All of these activities will bring us closer to achieving our ultimate goal: to become a fully-diversified, world-class gaming company. This will ensure that we have a wealth of opportunities to fuel our continued growth." 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: Robert K. Vincent, Public Affairs, Phone: 401-392-7452.

INTRALOT Announce New Developments on Greek Sports Betting Game

ATHENS, Greece (June 27, 2005) -- INTRALOT, as the organizer of the Greek Sports Betting Game, through its subsidiary BETTING COMPANY S.A., announces that it agreed with OPAP S.A to undertake a number of measures for the upgrade and improvement of the content, the terms and the infrastructure of the sports betting game "Stihima".

The downward trend that "Stihima" has shown is mainly due to the increase of the market share of illegal betting through the Internet and the increased traffic in the network of terminals after the introduction of KENO that resulted in queues in the agencies. The agreement between INTRALOT and OPAP aims to improve the competitiveness of the game and make it more appealing to the players.

The main points of the agreement are the following:

1) For the enrichment of the gaming content, the following additional types and betting events have been agreed upon:

• Gradual introduction of the Greek championships as betting events in the game "Stihima" from the beginning of the Championship season 2005-2006, in combination with foreign championships’ matches.
• Over/under betting, which means the prediction of exceeding, or not, some arithmetic limits during an athletic event. For example: sum of goals, cards, penalties (in football), sum and difference of points (in basketball) etc.
• Betting during the conduct of a match (in-play betting).
• Introduction of additional athletic events, like tennis, volley, polo, handball, where one will have to predict the winner of a tournament, the winner of a group, or the participants in the final.
• Expansion of betting in additional motor-sport events.
• Introduction of betting in non-athletic events, like international or cultural contests etc.

The implementation of the above additional types of betting will require the issuance of new rules and amendment of the existing rules of the game and their approval with mutual ministerial decisions.

2) Given that the content mentioned above includes bets with a an increased payout and based on the existing contract with OPAP S.A. it has been agreed that the payout for the period January 31st, 2005 – January 29th, 2007 will increase by 6% totally. OPAP will participate by 90% in the payout differential (i.e. the 6% difference) and INTRALOT will participate by 10%. With the introduction of Greek game betting, starting in the 2005-2006 championship period, OPAP will participate by 82% in the increased payout, while INTRALOT will participate by 18%.

3) During the term of the agreement INTRALOT will provide to OPAP free-of-charge 2,000 new terminals mainly for the support of Stihima. The installation of the new terminals will take place in parallel with the upgrading of OPAP’s technological platform and will be completed within 8 months after the required approvals mentioned in paragraph 1 are received. The upgrade of OPAP’s technological platform, coupled with the installation of the new terminals is expected to decongest the agent sales network and to permit the safe and efficient handling of the expected increased turnover of Stihima.

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The above agreement is expected to be a significant mean for containing illegal gambling and is expected to increase the turnover and the profitability of Stihima.

INTRALOT SA CEO, Mr Constantinos Antonopoulos, said: "We are very pleased for reaching this agreement with OPAP, since these measures will contribute decisively to the competitiveness of the largest Sports Betting Game worldwide. This particular game had experienced a downward trend the last few months, due to competition arising from internet betting and illegal gaming. This new agreement is expected to foster the Greek Sports Betting Game to the mutual benefit for both INTRALOT and OPAP S.A."

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 please CONTACT: Mr Elias Athanasiou, Investor Relations, Phone:+30-210-6156000, Fax:+30-210-6106800, email: athanasiou@intralot.com.

Chinese Delegation of Sports Lottery Officials Visits New Jersey State Lottery to Learn About Management Methods, Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey (June 24, 2005) – The New Jersey State Lottery's outstanding reputation as one of the most efficient and cost effective state lotteries in the United States has earned a visit from the representatives of China's Sports Lottery. The contingent of 10 met with Executive Director Michellene Davis and several members of her senior staff.

Among the topics discussed were security, licensing and sales. The visit was arranged by the Vincent International Culture Exchange, a Los Angeles-based company dedicated to promote the culture and economic exchange between China and the U.S . . New Jersey was the only lottery the group visited in the United States.

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The China Sports Lottery has 30 employees at their headquarters in Guangzhou and 10 employees in each of 22 other cities. Their lottery started 11 years ago and is generating nearly $1.5 billion in revenue. The lottery revenue helps support China's national sports programs.

"We are honored that the Chinese Sports Lottery selected New Jersey for their visit," said Michellene Davis, Esq., Executive Director of the New Jersey State Lottery. "This visit is a direct reflection of the respected reputation that the New Jersey Lottery has earned in the lottery industry. The hard work of our lottery retailers and staff and the loyal support of our players has greatly contributed to this reputation."

With the industry placing a greater emphasis on how lotteries conduct business operations, New Jersey has consistently ranked as one of the most efficient programs in the nation, with an average of one-percent of revenue going to administration.

"The Lottery industry stresses the importance of creating balance between prizes and operating expenses in order to maximize revenues," added Davis. "New Jersey continues to operate at an efficient level while generating significant revenues for State education and institutions."

SOURCE: New Jersey Lottery media release.
CONTACT: Mary Ann Rivell, Public, Information Officer, Office: 609-599-5875, Fax: 609-599-5829.

State Lottery to Minnesotans: Don't Belittle Millions
Minnesota State Lottery Unveils Its Biggest Marketing Effort

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, USA (June 27, 2005) -- The Minnesota State Lottery today launches the largest, most visible marketing effort in the agency's history in order to remind people that winning a few million dollars is nothing to breezily disregard. Titled, "Don't Belittle Powerball® ... It's Always Big," the new campaign targets Minnesotans who only play the Powerball when the jackpot hits record dollar amounts, instead of playing when payouts are more modest at $10 million or $20 million.

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"The number of Minnesota Powerball players grows exponentially when the jackpot hits $100 million or more," explained Minnesota State Lottery Executive Director Clint Harris. "With our new marketing campaign, we want to say to these Minnesotans, 'Don't kid yourself, $10 million is a lot of money.'"

The most unique element of the high-profile campaign involves a surprising mobile marketing element, allowing Minnesotans to experience the sheer size of the Powerball for themselves. A delivery truck, an El Camino and a Ford LTD, "crushed" by giant red Powerballs that fell from the sky, will make appearances at events in the Twin Cities and across the state. While the cars will travel in the metro area and around the state on the back of a flat-bed truck, the delivery truck will visit the 18 convenience and retail stores in Minnesota that have sold winning Powerball jackpot tickets. The delivery truck tour will kick-off at SuperAmerica, 13500 County Road 5 in Burnsville, the site where the very first Minnesota Powerball jackpot ticket was sold. The truck will be parked at the store June 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Other special events also will take place during that time.

"When people see the imposing vehicles driving down the road or parked next to a snack stand at the Taste of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Lottery's message about the Powerball won't be able to be ignored -- Powerball is always big," said Harris.

The marketing campaign also involves creative television and radio advertising spots and strategic Web announcements, as well as soon-to-be- completed revamped Powerball billboards, allowing the Minnesota State Lottery to remind people that $10 million or $20 million is a lot of money about which to dream.

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About Powerball®

Powerball is the multi-state lotto game that offers players nine ways to win. Players select five numbers from 1 to 53 and a Powerball, from 1 to 42. The jackpot is won by matching all five numbers plus the Powerball. Approximate odds of winning a cash prize are 1 in 36 and 1 in 120 million for winning the jackpot.

About Minnesota State Lottery

The Minnesota State Lottery began selling tickets in 1990 and has since contributed $1.3 billion to the state of Minnesota, including $365 million to the Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund. The Trust Fund receives 40 percent of net Minnesota State Lottery proceeds for projects of long-term benefit to Minnesota's environment and natural resources. The remaining 60 percent of net proceeds ($797 million to date) is transferred to the General Fund. The Lottery features Scratch and Online Games including Powerball®, Hot Lotto®,

SOURCE: Minnesota State Lottery media release.

GTECH Signs Two-Year Online/Instant System Contract Extension with the Ohio Lottery Company Also Signs Two-Year Extension for Additional Instant Ticket Vending Machines

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (June 28, 2005) -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Ohio Lottery Commission to continue its role as the provider of an online/instant lottery central system and related services. In addition, the Lottery signed a separate two-year extension with GTECH for the lease of Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs). Both extensions will commence on July 1, 2005, and can be extended for an additional two years at the option of the Lottery.

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"The Ohio Lottery is a highly-valued customer and we are pleased at the opportunity to continue working with them," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. "These contract extensions illustrate the Lottery’s confidence in GTECH’s capabilities and are a testament to the success of our 20-year business partnership."

Under the terms of the online/instant system contract extension, GTECH will continue providing the Lottery with the operation and maintenance of the central system, including instant ticket validation; maintenance of terminals; marketing support; hotline management; and field service.

Under the ITVM extension, GTECH will continue to supply the Lottery with 1,500 ITVMs through June 30, 2007. In addition, the Lottery will receive a minimum of 50 additional ITVMs, which are expected to be deployed by September 2005.

GTECH has provided lottery products and services to the Ohio Lottery since 1985. With respect to both contract extensions with the Lottery, the Company expects to generate approximately $50 million over the two-year period.

The Ohio Lottery’s most recent annual sales were $2.1 billion. Proceeds from the Lottery are earmarked for public education.

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 media release.
CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent, Public Affairs, Phone: 401-392-7452.

South Carolina Debuts Ultimate Harley-Davidson Game
Lottery Becomes the First to Offer Harley-Davidson Fat Boy® and Harley/Ford F-250 Truck

ALPHARETTA, Georgia, USA (June 30, 2005) – The June 24th launch of its Ultimate Harley-Davidson instant game marks two firsts for the South Carolina Education Lottery. With this game, the SCEL became the first lottery to offer an instant game featuring the Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy motorcycle. Moreover, the SCEL is the first to offer a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle and Ford F-250 Super Duty truck combo. MDI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scientific Games, is the exclusive provider of both Harley-Davidson and Ford lottery licenses in North America, and the only licensee with rights to the combined Harley-Davidson/Ford product.

The $5 Ultimate Harley-Davidson game features a top cash prize of $100,000, and the chance for players to win one of twelve 2006 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy motorcycles instantly. The lottery will also host two second chance drawings for the chance to win the Grand Prize Harley-Davidson® Fat Boy and Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-250 Super Duty truck combo.

2005 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Fat Boy® motorcycle. The bike features generous sizing and a powerful twin cam 88B™ engine with chrome covers and 5 speed transmission, and an over/under shotgun exhaust system. The Ford F-250 Super Duty is part of the best-selling truck line 28 years running. The Harley-Davidson customized F-250 features chrome accents and styling reminiscent of its two-wheeled relative, with the distinctive Bar & Shield logo on the truck’s exterior.

According to Steve Saferin, President of MDI, "There is substantial overlap in the demographics of lottery players that are Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and those that are fans of Ford trucks. The larger-than-life Grand Prize duo is an "ultimate" prize for fans of both powerhouse brands."

Since the initial game launch, 39 North American lotteries have introduced 66 Harley-Davidson branded instant games and conducted three on-line lottery promotions, making it the second most popular lottery license of all time. Nineteen of the lotteries have introduced Harley-Davidson games on multiple occasions.

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation (www.scientificgames.com) 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. MDI Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation, is the worldwide leader in licensed lottery games and promotions.

SOURCE: MDI Entertainment media release.
CONTACT: Jeff Schweig, Phone: 678-297-5212.

EssNet and Comset Services Partner on Hero Card Project in Pakistan

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 29, 2005) -- EssNet today announced that the company has supplied an ELOS system to Comset Services International, for the online sale and administration of the ‘Hero Card’, a pick 6 out of 49 collector’s scheme in Pakistan.

The Hero Card, a project of the Pakistan Sports Trust is a new concept. A draw is performed once a week live on TV and those who have picked 3 to 6 of the drawn numbers win prizes. Following the Islamic Banking model, it has been developed by Comset Services International to keep the Hero Card and its ‘play and win’ concept legal and acceptable in Pakistan and other Islamic countries.

Initially, the system will include a network of 2,000 terminals, connected online to the ELOS system. Deliveries from EssNet also include implementation services, on-site support and remote ELOS support. If the Hero Card proves successful, the number of terminals may grow to 20,000 in the next few years.

"The revenue from the Hero Card will be used by a national sports body for the development of sports and culture", says Frank Rose, CEO of Comset Services International.

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"We are confident the Hero Card will prove successful and that it will help raise large funds for Pakistan. We also firmly believe that this card with a ‘play and win’ concept will be of great interest also to other countries in this region." "We are very pleased that we were invited to develop this fruitful partnership with Comset, allowing us to support this new and exciting concept with a unique technical solution", said Hans Vigmostad, EssNet President & CEO.

About EssNet

EssNet, one of the leading technical suppliers in the gaming industry, provides a full suite of products, including Interactive Video Terminal (IVT) solutions. Deliveries comprise products ranging from a variety of terminals and integrated solutions for Internet and mobile telephones to complete turnkey systems. EssNet has global presence and installations all over the world.

SOURCE: EssNet (www.essnet.se) media release.
For further information, please contact Carin Langemark, Director Marketing & Information, on +46 8 702 57 00, +46 70 535 93 52 or Email: carin.langemark@essnet.se.

JCM American Celebrates Reno Office Grand Opening
Company Receives Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Jim Gibbons

Dianne Cornwall, District Director-Office of Nevada Congressman Jim Gibbons presents a Certificate of Congressional Recognition to JCM President Aki Isoi at the grand opening of JCM's new office in Reno, Nevada.

RENO, Nevada, USA (June 30, 2005) – JCM American recently celebrated the opening of its new Reno, Nev., office, and the party drew friends from across the industry. Dianne Cornwall, District Director-Office of Nevada Congressman Jim Gibbons, joined many manufacturers and operators in helping JCM celebrate. During the event, Cornwall presented JCM with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Gibbons.

The new sales and service office is located at 9410 Prototype Drive, Suite 22, in Reno, and is staffed by full-time sales and service representatives. The office serves territories in Northern Nevada, Northern California, and all of Oregon and Washington. Rob Friedl is Sales Manager and Joe Chen is full-time Service Technician.

JCM’s new Reno office can be reached by calling (775) 852-9244. Friedl can also be reached via email at rfriedl@jcm-american.com. JCM was recently honored by Casino Journal, which named the company’s UBA bill validator as one of the "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products for 2004."

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About JCM

JCM American Corporation is the industry leader in currency handling systems and provides products, software and services to the gaming, vending, banking, amusement, and petroleum industries. Since 1995, its products have validated an estimated $2.2 trillion in currency for the gaming industry alone. From its international headquarters in Osaka, Japan, and subsidiaries in Düsseldorf, Hong Kong, London, Sydney and its U.S. headquarters in Las Vegas, JCM’s progressive spirit continually sets worldwide industry standards with innovative products such as the World Bill Acceptor (WBA), Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA), Trident Table Safe System and Intelligent Cash Box (ICB). For more information, visit www.jcm-american.com

SOURCE: JCM American Corporation media release distributed by Steinbeck Communications.
CONTACT: Paul Speirs, P: 702-413-4278, F: 702-233-3492, E: paulspeirs@cox.net

Veikkaus Launched SMS Gaming

FINLAND (July 1, 2005) -- Finns have now the opportunity to play Lotto, Keno, and Result Odds Betting by SMS. This means that for example people spending their holidays have a chance to chase the jackpot while they are at their summer cottages or abroad. The service was introduced during the week following midsummer.

Veikkaus aims at offering games and services in places where customers can easily and naturally access them. At present, electronic playing takes place mainly over the internet. SMS gaming opens up a new easy channel to self-service gaming, says Development Manager Riku Nordlund from Veikkaus’ Technology Development.

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In order to play the games by SMS, players must register and open an account at Veikkaus’ internet game service www.veikkaus.fi. First, they have to accept the conditions for SMS gaming and give their mobile phone number. SMS players are thus identified on the basis of their mobile phone numbers.

Lotto and Keno are played as quick pick games by SMS. To submit a Lotto entry, you simply send the message "lotto x" to Veikkaus’ service number. X means the number of rows entered, and the maximum is 12 rows at a time. You will receive a reply message confirming the draw in which your entry participates, together with your quick pick numbers. The message will also include information on the price of the entry and your game account balance after the game.

The entries are debited from the customers’ game accounts, because playing on credit is forbidden in Finland. As for the SMS services, they are charged for in the subsequent mobile phone bills. The SMS messages cost EUR 0.40, including the messages sent by the players and the reply messages from the game system.

In addition to the SMS games, all Veikkaus’ playslip-based games can be played by mobile phones through the wap service, at wap.veikkaus.fi.

One of Finland’s most popular web stores

At present, electronic gaming represents 13 percent of Veikkaus’ total sales of the playslip-based games. Every week, games are played for some EUR 2.5 million over the internet, the wap service, and the digital TV. Veikkaus’ internet service is one of the largest web stores open to consumers in Finland: in 2004, our internet game sales amounted to a total of EUR 110.8 million. The internet service is favoured most by bettors, but the Lotto games and Keno are also popular. The internet game service has currently over 320,000 registered players.

For further information, please contact: Development Manager Riku Nordlund, tel. +358 20 750 7304, riku.nordlund@veikkaus.fi

About Oy Veikkaus Ab

Veikkaus is the Finnish National Lottery and it operates on the basis of the expertise of the staff and the retailers, as well as the latest information technology. In 2004 Veikkaus had a turnover of over 1.2 billion euros. Using the proceeds from its 20 games, the Ministry of Education distributed more than a million euros a day to support Finnish art, sports, science and youth work. Veikkaus employs 370 lottery professionals.

SOURCE: Oy Veikkaus Ab (www.veikkaus.fi).

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