D.C. Lottery Awards Scientific Games Services Contract Worth $2 Million Per Year

NEW YORK, USA (September 7, 2005) -- Scientific Games Cooperative (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that the Washington D.C. Lottery has awarded Scientific Games a contract to provide cooperative services including telemarketing, warehousing and distribution of instant tickets as well as other related services.  The contract is scheduled to begin in November of 2005 and contains an initial term of one year with four one-year options to renew.

“We are very happy to be chosen by the D.C. Lottery” said Lorne Weil, chairman and CEO of Scientific Games Corporation.  “Our Cooperative Services customers’ instant ticket sales increased 24% in fiscal 2005(1) and it is our intention to apply the same successful principles to the D.C. Lottery program to drive its sales growth.”

“We have worked very well with Scientific Games in the past and are looking forward to implementing this new program,” said Jeanette A. Michael, Executive Director of the D.C. Lottery.  “By adopting the Scientific Games Cooperative Services model, we expect to see significant sales increases and numerous synergies resulting in more money for the Lottery’s beneficiaries.”

In fiscal 2005, the D.C. Lottery generated $36 million in retail sales of instant tickets. Since 1982, the D.C. Lottery has transferred more than $1.1 billion to the city’s General Fund, which supports education, healthcare, human services, and a variety of other programs that benefit those who reside and work in the District, as well as those who visit.

(1) Source: LaFleur’s Magazine, September 2005

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.

Schafer Systems Announces Contract Award

ADAIR, Iowa, USA (September 6, 2005) – Schafer Systems Inc announced today that they have been awarded the Instant Ticket Dispenser contract by Scientific Games International (SGI). The dispensers will be used for the Oklahoma Lottery.

Schafer Systems will initially provide 15,000 Dual Dispensers and 5,000 Dual Locking Mounts to assist the lottery in meeting its goal of an October 12, 2005 ticket launch.

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According to Schafer Systems officials, the Dual Dispensers allow SGI to provide retailers with a dispenser that is very versatile. “The Dual Dispensers are injection molded for extreme durability and will accommodate a variety of ticket sizes,” said John Krogman, Sales Director for Schafer Systems. The dispensers can be placed alone on the counter or stacked to increase capacity and game versatility.     

About Schafer Systems (http://www.ssi-ia.com)

Schafer Systems is a world leader in point of purchase and promotional products for the lottery industry. They currently provide products to 41 state lotteries, 47 foreign countries and 10 territories.

SOURCE: Schafer Systems Inc. media release.
For further information please CONTACT: John Krogman, Email: john.krogman@ownrev.com or Teresa Immel, Email: teresa.immel@ownrev.com, Phone: 800-222-4489.

“Successful Launch of Fixed Odds Betting System in Cyprus, by INTRALOT’s subsidiary, ROYAL HIGHGATE”

ATHENS, Greece (September 1, 2005) -- INTRALOT’s subsidiary in Cyprus, Royal Highgate has successfully launched the on line Fixed Odds Betting Game.  INTRALOT in collaboration with its specialized subsidiary in Fixed Odds Betting games “Betting Company”, provides full organizational and operational services. These services include the selection of sports events, odds compilation and the risk management, to ensure the game’s efficient operation and profitability.

INTRALOT designed, developed and implemented an integrated information system, comprised of a telecommunications network and terminals connected to the central system.

CORONIS HE terminals with touch screen monitors offer ergonomic features for optimal interaction and comfort and allowing players to participate in Soccer, Basketball, Formula 1 and Tennis games, without filling out coupons. INTRALOT, having identified the specific requirements of the country, has designed, for Cyprus, simple betting coupons, that make the game attractive for both players and agents.

INTRALOT’s CEO Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos said: “the implementation of the on line system is expected to further boost Royal Highgate sales. INTRALOT’s experience and know-how in organizing and operating fixed odds betting games, allow the company to design and implement integrated gaming systems to meet each country’s specific needs.”

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About INTRALOT (www.intralot.com)

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. It’s broad portfolio of products & services, its know-how of Lottery, Betting & Video Lottery operations, its experience in sports games and its leading-edge technology, give INTRALOT a competitive advantage, which contributes directly to customers’ efficiency, profitability and growth. With 33 subsidiaries, 8 business offices and 1,500 people in 32 countries and revenues of € 328,4 million, INTRALOT’s footprint straddles five continents.

SOURCE: INTRALOT media release. For more information please
CONTACT: Ms Evi Ioannidou, Communications Manager, Phone: +30-210-6156000 – Fax: +30-210-6106800, email: ioannidou@intralot.com.

Massachusetts Lottery Posts Best Year Ever in 33-Year History
FY05 Marks Second Consecutive Year of Record-Breaking Sales and Local Aid Numbers

BRAINTREE, Massachusetts, USA (September 6, 2005) -- State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill and Lottery Executive Director Joseph C. Sullivan today announced that the Massachusetts Lottery returned an estimated $935 million in local aid to the Commonwealth for Fiscal Year 2005 - the largest amount of local aid revenue in the 33-year history of the Lottery.

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Sales for FY05 soared to $4.48 billion, exceeding the previous record of $4.38 billion, set in FY04, by more than 2.3 percent. This marks the second consecutive year that the Lottery has posted record-breaking figures in sales and profit returned to the Commonwealth.

 “The Massachusetts Lottery has a long and proud history of offering players exciting and entertaining games, which has helped us become one of the most successful lotteries in the nation,” said Treasurer Cahill, who serves as Chairman of the Lottery. “Thanks to prudent management, strategic marketing and strong sales, we are thrilled to have set another record year in FY05.  The more successful the Lottery, the more revenue generated for the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns.”

At $935 million, the profit to the state increased by approximately $23 million, up from $912 million in FY04. The amount of local aid distributed directly to municipalities in FY05 was capped by the Legislature at $661 million, but cities and towns benefited from a one-time additional allocation of $75 million last fall.

 “We had another winning year for our players and municipalities at the Massachusetts Lottery,” said Lottery Executive Director Sullivan. “The results are a reflection of our entire organization and network of retail agents across the state. Our focus will remain on offering fun and entertaining games to our players in order to reach new levels of revenue growth, which allows us to fulfill our mission to the state’s municipalities.”

Strong instant ticket sales helped bolster the Lottery’s revenues, accounting for $3.13 billion or 70 percent of the Lottery’s total sales in FY05. The Lottery’s $10 instant games - Lifetime Spectacular, $725,000,000 Blockbuster, and $10,000,000 Hold’Em Poker - played a pivotal role in robust overall sales.

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The excitement around large jackpots offered in the multi-state game, Mega Millions helped  increase sales from $95 million in FY04 to $97 million in FY05 – representing a year-over-year increase of 1.1 percent.

The Lottery also benefited from the success of its newest jackpot game – CASH WinFall. The game, introduced in September 2004, contributed $41.8 million in sales for FY05 after being on the market for less than ten months.

The Lottery’s other online games posted strong sales in FY05. Keno turned in $742 million in sales, while the Numbers game saw sales of $352 million, and Mass Cash and Megabucks followed with $43.8 million and $44.5 million, respectively.

* The FY 2005 sales numbers are preliminary; final audited sales numbers will be released in October.

SOURCE: Massachusetts Lottery media release.
CONTACT: Beth Bresnahan, Phone: (781) 849-5600.

National Problem Gambling Expert Wins Missouri Award

MISSOURI, USA (September 1, 2005) -- An internationally renowned compulsive gambling treatment expert, who helped to create the training curriculum for Missouri’s certified compulsive gambling counselors, received the annual Outstanding Contributor Award presented by the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling. Joanna Franklin, the director of Network Development and Training for Trimeridan Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., received the award Aug. 25 during the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse in Kansas City.

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Franklin, who was a keynote speaker at the Midwest Conference, received the award as a part of Missouri’s Responsible Gaming Education Month activities. The Missouri Alliance was host of the regional conference.

This statewide award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated superior achievement in addressing issues of problem and pathological gambling in Missouri.

"Joanna not only was instrumental in creating a comprehensive compulsive gambling treatment training program for Missouri’s counselors, she also has strongly supported Missouri’s many outreach programs, both on the national and state levels," said Kevin Mullally, director of the Missouri Gaming Commission and chairman of the Missouri Alliance.

"This award is just a small way to thank Joanna for her many contributions to and relentless support for Missouri’s problem gambling treatment and awareness programs," Mullally said.

In addition to Franklin’s award, Kami Delameter, public affairs assistant for the Missouri Lottery, received the Missouri Alliance’s annual Service Award for extraordinary contributions in preparing the winning bid proposal to bring the National Council on Problem Gambling Conference to Missouri in June 2007. Delameter is the daughter of Jackie Delameter of Kansas City.

Mullally said that getting the opportunity to host the National Council’s annual meeting is a compliment to the strength of Missouri’s problem gambling programs and the Alliance.

"This will be the first time the conference will be held in the Missouri and the first time in several years that the conference has been in the Midwest," Mullally said. "Kami’s extraordinary work on the conference bid proposal sealed a fantastic opportunity for the state of Missouri."

The National Council on Problem Gambling conference is scheduled for June 2007 in Kansas City.

For more information about the awards or the Midwest Conference, visit www.888BETSOFF.org.

SOURCE: Missouri Lottery media release.

Tattersall’s Delivers on Targets

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia (September 5, 2005) -- Tattersall’s today reported normalised revenue of $2,422.9 million and EBITDA of $247.6 million for the 12 months ended 30 June 2005. This result compares favorably with the Prospectus forecast, with revenue 0.5% ahead of forecast, and EBITDA 1.5% ahead of forecast.

Tattersall’s Managing Director and CEO, Duncan Fischer, in announcing the result today said: “We have delivered on the 2005 targets set in the Prospectus and established a strong foundation from which to continue to grow the company.

“We are on track to achieve our forecast for the 2006 year and are focused on continuing to improve the performance of our existing business by building on our strong brand portfolio and extensive distribution networks.

“The company has undertaken a successful transition to publicly listed status with a team of experienced people that are committed to driving outcomes that create value for all our stakeholders.

“Tattersall’s is financially strong and well positioned to pursue future growth opportunities to expand and diversify the business. We intend to leverage our domestic and international experience to realise our vision of becoming a leading international provider of gaming based entertainment.”

Normalised 2005 Financial Highlights

• Tattersall’s has delivered on its 2005 Prospectus forecast, with revenue slightly above forecast, and EBITDA $3.6 million (1.5%) above forecast
• The Gaming segment achieved a solid result in line with the forecast, and is well positioned for continued improved performance
• The Lotteries segment achieved revenues of $9.3 million (0.8%) above forecast in the Prospectus
• Taxes on gambling paid by Tattersall’s totalled $964.5 million for the 12 months ended 30 June 2005 ($809.0 million was paid to the Victorian Government)
• The normalised 2005 results against the Prospectus figures were as follows:

Explanation of Normalised Results

• The normalised financial highlights outlined above provide revenue and EBITDA figures for the 12 months ended 30 June 2005 to enable comparison to the Prospectus forecast for the financial year 2004/05.
• Tattersall’s Ltd statutory results reflect activity for the one-month period from 1 June 2005 to 30 June 2005 in recognition that the company officially commenced trading operations on 1 June 2005 when it acquired the net assets and businesses from the Estate of the Late George Adams. These results are presented in the Appendix 4E lodged with the ASX today.
• The statutory result for the month of June 2005 is not directly comparable to the Tattersall’s Prospectus dated 2 June 2005. The Prospectus was prepared on a pro-forma basis as if the company had operated for the 12-month period ended 30 June 2005. 2006 Outlook
• Tattersall’s is on track to achieve the 2006 Prospectus forecast
• Solid underlying business performance, stable cash flows and a strong balance sheet position Tattersall’s well for growth

Gaming

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The Gaming segment achieved revenue of $1,195.4 million and EBITDA of $219.1 million for the twelve months ended 30 June 2005. The focus of the Gaming division during the year in the Victorian market was on improving the product offering to customers, and establishing a solid base from which to continue to improve performance. Tattersall’s is committed to responsible gaming, and continues to operate its Have Fun But Play It Safe program throughout its venues.

During the year, the Gaming division introduced 43 new games, implemented 5,123 game changes and installed 822 new machines into its Victorian venues. 32.3% of the machines across the network were linked to the jackpot system as at 30 June 2005. 20% of the venues were refurbished, and two new venues were opened.

In 2006, Tattersall’s will seek approval to place an additional 140 machines across its Victorian venues, taking the total number of machines expected to be in operation by the end of June 2006 to 13,492, against the approved limit of 13,750. The development of broader jackpot capabilities and functionality will continue in this financial year, with the number of machines linked to jackpot systems forecast to increase towards 40%. The business will maintain its focus on the quality of its gaming venues, with 70 venues scheduled to be refurbished during 2006, and the completion of the new club gaming venue at Caroline Springs in Victoria scheduled for the second half of the 2006 financial year.

The rollout of gaming machines in South Africa has progressed, with a better than expected performance of machines in the field on a revenue-per-machine basis. At 30 June 2005 there were 195 machines operating in Western Cape in 41 venues. By mid August 2005 the number of machines had increased to 251 across 54 venues, with continued favourable revenue-per- machine performance.

Lotteries

The Lotteries segment produced a solid result with revenue of $1,227.5 million and EBITDA of $28.5 million. Revenues were helped by a 10 per cent price increase in Powerball introduced in February 2005. This was partially offset by a less than favourable Powerball jackpotting occurrence through the 2005 financial year. To date in 2006, revenues are tracking on forecast. There was a $22 million Powerball jackpot in August 2005.

The Lotteries division continued to focus on improving its Victorian distribution channels. A new shop fitout was installed in 18% of outlets during the year and the company achieved continued strong growth in internet sales. Further upgrades to shop-fits are scheduled for 2006 and 2007.

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In November 2004, the new EssNet Lottery system was successfully implemented across our 924 outlets to improve system effectiveness, functionality and game offerings. The full impact of these benefits is expected to be delivered in the 2006 financial year and into the future. In July, Tattersall’s signed an agreement with Bill Express to explore the feasibility of linking and sharing aspects of their retail data communications networks and point of sale infrastructure. This is intended to further leverage Tattersall’s technology and enhance its distribution strategy in the coming years.

Tattersall’s registration of interest for the grant of a new public lottery licence was lodged with the Victorian Government in July 2005. Tattersall’s has continuously held Victorian lotteries licences since 1954 and with our long history of integrity, community involvement and highly efficient operation, we would expect to be the front runner for a new Victorian lottery licence.

Reflecting its ongoing game development and enhancement, the company can confirm today that in conjunction with National Lottery Bloc, it is participating in a change to the Oz Lotto game to ensure its continued attractiveness to players. A new invigorated game will be released later in this calendar year.

Financial Position

The company is in a strong financial position with nearly $330 million of net cash on hand (net of debt and unpaid prizes, and inclusive of the $300.2 million capital raising actually received in July 2005) coming into the 2006 financial year. This financial position, together with the stable revenue base and strong cash flow from operations, underpins the company’s ability to pay future dividends and to pursue growth opportunities as they arise.

SOURCE: Tattersall’s media release.
Further Enquiries CONTACT: Michael Mangos, Manager External Communications, (03) 8517 7443 or 0419 551 980.

Lottery Instant Ticket Commemorates New Kansas Quarter

TOPEKA, Kansas, USA (September 2, 2005) -- The Kansas Lottery is helping commemorate the release of the Kansas quarter with its new “Heads or Tails” instant scratch game. The “Heads or Tails” game has separate, alternating “Heads” and “Tails” tickets. The “Heads” ticket features the front of the quarter. The “Tails” ticket shows the buffalo and sunflowers that appear on the back of the Kansas Quarter.

Another unique aspect of the “Heads or Tails” tickets is that they have both English and Spanish printed on the front of the tickets. This is the first Kansas Lottery game to include Spanish. Each ticket will cost $1.

Sales of the “Heads or Tails” instant tickets will begin September 8, the day before Governor Kathleen Sebelius officially introduces the state quarter during a ceremony at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Kansas will be the 34th state to be depicted on a quarter. The Kansas Quarter is the fourth state quarter to be released this year.

“The Kansas Lottery is proud to make available the ‘Heads or Tails' tickets to help commemorate the new Kansas quarter,” said Lottery Executive Director Ed Van Petten. “Like the coins themselves, we believe these tickets are destined to become collectors' items.”

The “Heads or Tails” tickets will be available at all of the 1,900 Kansas Lottery retailers. Tickets will also be available at the Kansas Lottery Building at the State Fair on September 9-18.

SOURCE: Kansas Lottery media release.
CONTACT: Sally Lunsford (785) 296-5708, Email: sally.lunsford@kslottery.net.

Saarland-Sporttoto Starts Up New Generation of Wincor Nixdorf Lottery Terminals

PADERBORN, Germany (September 6, 2005) -- Saarland-Sporttoto GmbH is today commencing operation of a new generation of online terminals. The main component of the installations at its lottery ticket sales outlets is a total of 468 Xion/Mtop terminals from Wincor Nixdorf. It was also Wincor Nixdorf which developed the application software for the terminals and is taking overall responsibility for the entire delivery of the project.

With their touch screen technology, the new terminals are easier and faster to operate for lottery outlet staff than the old terminals which had keyboard interfaces. In addition, the Xiprint+ thermal printers newly developed by Wincor Nixdorf help serve customers more quickly and offer improved graphic printing capability.

Another benefit for lottery players in the outlets is the large customer displays showing detailed information on the chosen lottery games. Operator Saarland-Sporttoto GmbH is also equipping its outlets with large-format marketing displays able to carry advertising and promotional content. As an extra service feature, Saartoto is also offering the opportunity to top up prepaid mobile phones at its terminals.

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Saarland-Sporttoto GmbH – located in Germany’s westernmost province, on the French border – is the eighth of a total of 16 German lottery operators to choose to deploy Wincor Nixdorf terminal solutions in their outlets, making Wincor Nixdorf the market leader in Germany with a market share of over 50%.

About Wincor Nixdorf:

Wincor Nixdorf is one of the world’s leading suppliers of IT solutions to banks (personal banking) and retailers. Its extensive portfolio of hardware, software, consulting services, maintenance and other services is geared towards optimizing business processes within branch environments and reducing cost and complexity at the same time as improving service to the customer. The Company has over 6,000 employees (as at September 30, 2004) and made € 1,580 million of net sales revenue during last fiscal year. Wincor Nixdorf has a presence in over 90 countries, with its own subsidiaries in 30 of these. As measured by shipment volumes of automated teller machines (Company estimates) and programmable “ePOS” electronic point-of-sale systems (source: Clarendon Report), the Company is one of the top three suppliers worldwide and is currently Europe’s Number 1 in ePOS systems. The main production sites are located at the Company’s corporate base in Paderborn, Germany and in Singapore.

SOURCE: Wincor Nixdorf International GmbH.
For further information please CONTACT: Ulrich Nolte, Corporate Communications. Tel. +49 (0) 5251 6935211, Email: ulrich.nolte@wincor-nixdorf.com.

OZ Lotto is Changing

ADELAIDE, South Australia (September 6, 2005) -- Exciting new changes will be made to Australia’s Oz Lotto to ensure the game remains attractive to the thousands of players who hope for their lucky numbers to be drawn each Tuesday evening.

As Oz Lotto is administered jointly with other Australian lotteries jurisdictions, the changes will become effective Australia-wide from Wednesday, 12 October 2005 with the first draw #609 occurring on Tuesday 18 October.

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Changes to the national game apply to key game elements, such as the game matrix, prize divisions and jackpot sequence.

The principal changes include:

• 7 balls to be drawn from 45 (instead of the current 6).
• 7 prize divisions to be offered (instead of the current 5).
• A new jackpot sequence will be introduced, with the game expected to jackpot to $10 million approximately twenty times each year.

Importantly, entry prices for tickets into the exciting new-look game will remain the same at $1 per game.

As the changes have been implemented in response to marketing research, it is expected that the new and improved Oz Lotto game will be popular among players.

SOURCE: SA Lotteries press release.

Oregon and Idaho Get Sales Boost with UNO® Scratch Tickets

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, USA (September 6, 2005) -- Innovation and the UNO® brand recently brought success to the Oregon and Idaho Lotteries, with both Lotteries seeing tremendous sales of their UNO® instant tickets. On the heels of these sales, other Lotteries are lining up to launch their own versions of America’s favorite card game, and Idaho has reordered the game.

The Oregon Lottery launched its UNO® scratch ticket in February 2005, and became the first Lottery to introduce a ticket with four-color imaging. The $1 ticket features OGT’s innovative and unique multi-colored imaging with actual card symbols printed in red, blue, green and black. The game was only supported by an oversize ticket, and sales not only outpaced average $1 games by 31.5%, but also outsold more than half Oregon’s $2 games and $3 games! Sixty-six percent of the game was sold after only nine weeks on the market! “We are very pleased with the results,” said Carol Hardy, Oregon Lottery Assistant Director for Marketing. “It’s great to see how innovation can bring success to the market. Our research suggested – and sales confirmed: UNO® had a strong appeal to our regular playing audience, and we believe it also reached the 21-34 audience.”

The Idaho Lottery incorporated an innovative play action in its UNO® game, and it paid off in a big way. Sales for Idaho’s $3 UNO® game ranked higher than seven of its nine $5 tickets, and were 21% higher than the average $3 game! Idaho also appealed to its “emerging market” with point-of-sale as well as a creative television and radio campaign. “We’re thrilled with the sales,” stated Rebecca Arte Howell, Idaho Lottery’s Product Manager. “This is a highly recognizable brand with enormous popularity.” The Idaho Lottery has reordered the game for immediate launch.

In the face of this success, the Nebraska, Washington, and Kansas Lotteries have signed on to launch their own UNO® tickets later this year. “The UNO® brand is a strong one that not only appeals to our core players, but also to new and younger players,” stated Carla Schaefer, OGT’s VP New Business Development. “OGT has offered the UNO® license to the lottery industry since June 2004, and we’re excited to see UNO® scratch tickets continue to set sales records.”

About Oberthur Gaming Technologies (www.oberthurgt.com)

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With more than 35 years of lottery-specific expertise and over a century's experience in the security printing industry, Oberthur Gaming Technologies is the world’s leader in the printing of innovative instant lottery tickets. Comprehensive services include strategic game planning and innovative conceptual design with OGT’s Dream Team™, mobile gaming, Cyber Games™ as well as state-of-the-art Global Operations and Lottery Distribution System (GOLDS).

OGT currently supplies a full range of high quality and innovative products and services to 100 clients in some 50 countries. The company has production units and offices in Montreal, Canada; San Antonio, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the U.S.; Paris, France; Vienna, Austria; and Sydney, Australia.

UNO and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used with permission from, Mattel, Inc.  ©2005 Mattel, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

SOURCE: Lyse Trudel, Communications Officer, Oberthur Gaming Technologies, Phone: (+1-514) 254-3600, ext. 101, Email: lyse.trudel@mtl.oberthurgt.com.
For further information please CONTACT: Liz Johnson, New Business Coordinator, Oberthur Gaming Technologies – USA, Phone: (+1-210) 509-9999, ext. 119.

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