| INTRALOT Awarded In China
ATHENS, Greece (November 26, 2008) --
INTRALOT was distinguished among other
exhibitors during the 5th International Conference on Gaming Industry and
Public Welfare, receiving the “Best Exhibition and Creative Demo
Award.” The Conference was held in Beijing, in the People’s
Republic of China, on 22-24 November 2008, jointly organized by the China
Center for Lottery Studies (CCLS) at Peking University, the Macao Polytechnic
Institute, the Institute for Tourism Studies, and the Macao Tourism and Casino
Career Center. Committed to fostering a healthy development of the gaming
industry in China, including that in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, the annual
conference provided a platform for communication, exchange and debate on issues
that are facing the leaders of the gaming industry.
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| INTRALOT
booth at the 5th International Conference on Gaming Industry and Public Welfare
in Beijing |
INTRALOT impressed the
participants of the Conference with its pioneering technology that was
presented in its booth. The visitors had the opportunity to become acquainted
with the state-of-the-art terminals that have driven the company to its
position as leader in the gaming industry. The majority of visitors were
attracted by the localized demos and the Fixed-Odds Betting, which made
INTRALOT’s booth particularly appealing. The
theme of this year's conference was "Global Trend of Recreation and Gaming
Industry" and during the event experts presented their research findings,
expressed their opinion, and shared with the participants their experience from
different countries. Their discussions focused on how to improve the legal
frame of the industry in China, to combat illegal gambling, and to ensure the
healthy development of the industry in the context of the global financial
crisis and its potential effects on the world of gaming.
The General Manager of
INTRALOT China, Mr. Georgios Derempeoglou, was one of the keynote speakers of
the Conference and delivered a speech on responsible gaming practices and the
modernization of the lottery industry in China. During his speech, he presented
numerous examples of the implementation of INTRALOT’s corporate
responsibility strategy, marketing tools for the promotion of the concept of
informed gaming choices, and the features in the company’s terminals and
the LOTOS™ O/S Central System, which guarantee the elimination of underage
participation and responsible participation at the games.
About INTRALOT (www.intralot.com) INTRALOT, a public listed company, is the leading supplier of
integrated gaming and transaction processing systems, innovative game content
and sports betting management, to state-licensed gaming organizations
worldwide. Its broad portfolio of products & services, its know-how of
Lottery, Betting & Video Lottery operations and its leading-edge
technology, give INTRALOT a competitive advantage which contributes directly to
customers’ efficiency, profitability and growth. With presence in 50
countries, with approximately 4.500 people and revenues of €835,5 m. for
2007, INTRALOT has established its presence on all 5 continents.
For more information please CONTACT: Ms Persa Kartsoli,
Head of Corporate Affairs, Phone: +30-210 6156000, Fax: +30-210 6106800, email:
kartsoli@intralot.com.
Smartplay
RNG’s Draw Millions in the New Year, Rentals on the Rise
EDGEWATER PARK, New Jersey (November
21, 2008) -- Rhode Island’s Lottery has
joined the growing list of states renting equipment from
Smartplay International for special
events. Smartplay’s digital drawing platform, known as the
Origin System, will draw Rhode Island’s first New
Year’s Eve Million Dollar Raffle drawing on December 31, 2008. And
for the third consecutive year, Smartplay’s Origin System will select the
numbers for the New Jersey Lottery’s
January bonus raffle. Participation in each event was subject to competitive
bid and Smartplay’s reputation for reliability and premium customer
service in both traditional machines and technology products gave an edge in
successfully securing both of these imminent contracts.
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New Jersey’s Jersey
Jackpot Raffle, described as a short-term raffle-style game, features three
top-tier winners of $2 million and a total of $5 million in cash prizes. The
$20 tickets go on sale in December for the January 21, 2009 draw. A total of
500,000 tickets are available; sales close at 6:30pm on the 21st.
Rhode Island’s game is a similarly styled
raffle. One hundred and twenty thousand tickets, sold for $20 each and
numbered 1 to 120,000, went on sale in October. Rhode Island has a live
telecast of the draw results scheduled as part of a New Year’s Eve
celebration. The Origin System is especially
desirable for use in raffles due to its flexibility, which allows the Lottery
to adjust the pool of numbers in the event that every numbered raffle ticket is
not sold. Smartplay’s Origin System is currently used daily by
New Mexico Lottery (Origin Video Server
Client), Arizona Lottery,
Washington’s Lottery,
Ohio Lottery and
Tennessee Lottery (Origin Video Server
Client). In addition to Rhode Island and New Jersey, the system has been
selected as the means to conduct raffles by New Mexico Lottery, New York
Lottery, Ohio Lottery, Tennessee Education Lottery, Arizona Lottery,
Washington’s Lottery and Virginia Lottery. Rentals of equipment such as
the Origin System are an economical way for lotteries to present exciting
short-term special events that can expand the player base and ramp up revenue.
About Smartplay International (www.smartplay.com)
Established in 1993, Smartplay is dedicated to the
creative design, development and manufacture of lottery drawing equipment. Over
the years our product line has evolved in response to our clients’ needs
by incorporating the latest technology. We have maintained our position as the
international leader in the area of lottery drawing machines and custom game
show equipment. Our products are consistently chosen above other manufacturers
due to our reputation for quality and reliability and we are proud to be the
choice of the world’s most prestigious lotteries. SOURCE: Smartplay International. CONTACT: Mariana Burachok,
Marketing Assistant, Smartplay International, Inc., Phone: 609.880.1860, Fax:
609.880.1865
Scientific
Games Awarded New Contract With Admiral Taverns
NEW YORK, USA (November 25, 2008) --
Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced
that its wholly owned subsidiary Games Media has been awarded an agreement to
supply an integrated digital solution to major pub retailer Admiral Taverns in
the United Kingdom. The formal agreement follows a successful trial in some
selected Admiral pubs, and will grow to a minimum of 10% of the estate,
comprising approximately 315 digital server based gaming machines.
The Games Media digital
solution consists of "Amusement With Prizes" (VAWP) machines, "Skills
With Prizes" (SWP) machines and music systems linked to a customized
communications infrastructure that provides data transfer, active content
management and distribution, and remote maintenance. In addition, the Company
will supply venue management, product promotion and customer training. Games
Media has assembled an extensive and proven content suite which includes the
very best games available created both in house and sourced from "best of
breed" development partners. The solution is completed with traditional cue
sport products provided in partnership with Bar Billiards, a recognized market
specialist. "We are extremely encouraged that the
performance of our gaming terminal solutions during our initial trial with
Admiral Taverns has merited a formal agreement that will allow us to increase
our number of sites with them," said Andrew Ludlow, Managing Director of
Games Media. "We look forward to expanding the entertainment available in
their pubs and growing their machine income." Tony
Guy, Head of Machines at Admiral Taverns said, "Since first trialing the
Games Media solution in our pubs, we have been impressed with the performance
of their digital gaming machines, the quality of their products and content and
pleased with the service and support we get from them as a business on the
whole."
About Scientific
Games Scientific Games Corporation is the leading
integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries
worldwide, a leading supplier of server based gaming machines and systems,
Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports betting
terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel
operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut,
Maine 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.
About Admiral Taverns Admiral is the UK's largest independent tenanted and leased
pub company with over 2000 outlets. Its pubs incorporate a variety of styles,
including quality food, real ale, young and lively venues, sports bars and
traditional community locals. Licensees run pubs as their own businesses, with
support and guidance from Admiral to help them succeed.
Company CONTACT: Investor Relations, Scientific Games,
212-754-2233.
Pacific Lottery
Corporation Operational Update CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (November 20, 2008) -
Pacific Lottery Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LUK)
(FRANKFURT:PCF) (the "Corporation") is pleased to provide the following
operational update. The new Vietnamese state run online lottery
program recently launched, exclusively using the Corporations next
generation national online lottery technology, has operated efficiently and
smoothly for the past 7 weeks without any technical difficulties.
Recent flooding in Vietnam
has caused no damage or had any effect on the daily operations of the new
online system. The Corporation has been advised that the Vietnamese Government
is pleased with the online systems operation and continues to encourage the
ongoing expansion of the new online lottery program exclusively using the
Corporation's technology. As well, the Corporation is
continuing its marketing efforts and has intensified some of its more
successful local Vietnamese marketing programs in order to enhance the ongoing
education and adoption of the new online lottery games being offered to the
general public. The management of the Corporation has
no explanation for the recent drop in the share price of the company. "There
are no operational reasons which could explain the latest volatility in the
share price", states David W. Jones, senior executive of the Corporation.
In regard to the current financial crisis it is possible that investors sell
their shares for liquidity reasons. "Operationally the Corporation is not
affected by the current crisis. The lottery business remains independent of
these economic trends." About Pacific Lottery
Corporation: Pacific Lottery Corporation is
engaged in the provision of comprehensive computerized on-line lottery
technology and related professional services for delivery to a growing audience
of international customers. Today, the Corporation exclusively leads the
technical support activities for the only authorised State run on-line lottery
program in Vietnam. For more information, please
CONTACT: Pacific Lottery Corporation, Jill L.E. Johnson, (403) 266-8900, (403)
266-8909 (FAX) or Pacific Lottery Corporation, 480, 2710 17th Avenue S.E.,
Calgary, Alberta T2A 0P6, Email: info@pacificlottery.ca. Website:
www.pacificlottery.ca.
Multimedia
Games Reports Installed Base of Player Terminals and Product Mix at October 31,
2008 AUSTIN, Texas, USA (November
17, 2008) -- Multimedia Games,
Inc. (Nasdaq: MGAM) ("Multimedia" or the "Company") today reported its
total player terminal installed base and product mix at October 31,2008, and
provided updates on the markets served by Multimedia. Installed Base / Product Mix Update:
The table below sets forth Multimedia's end-of-period,
installed player terminal base by product line or market for the monthly
periods ended October 31, 2008 and September30, 2008.
| Month Ended |
Class III
Units(1) |
Reel Time
Bingo? |
Legacy
& Other(2) |
Total Class
II & Other |
Mexico
Electronic Bingo Units |
Charity
Units |
Total Units
|
| 10/31/2008 |
5,715 |
2,213 |
555 |
2,768 |
5,311
|
2,379
|
16,173
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| 9/30/2008 |
5,655 |
2,223 |
555 |
2,778 |
5,133
|
2,311
|
15,877
|
"Class III Units" include 50 units installed in
Rhode Island. The balance of the unit totals for both periods reflects the
placement of units pursuant to the approved gaming compact between Native
American tribes, racetracks and the State of Oklahoma, including Multimedia's
and other stand-alone games licensed from other vendors.
(2) Includes 252 traditional electronic bingo
games installed in certain international markets.
The table below breaks out by product line Multimedia's
end-of-period, Oklahoma installed player terminal base at October 31, 2008 and
September30, 2008. As of October 31, 2008, Multimedia had placed approximately
720 proprietary stand-alone units at Oklahoma tribal gaming facilities.
| Total Units |
Total
Compact Units(1) |
Total Class
II Units |
Total Units
|
| 16,173
|
5,665 |
1,093 |
6,758 |
| 15,877
|
5,605 |
1,103 |
6,708 |
(1) "Total Compact Units" includes
stand-alone units and server-based games.
In the
New York Lottery market, Multimedia
provides the central determinant system for video
lottery terminals ("VLTs") at racetracks in the state for which it receives
0.75% of the net gaming win for all units installed on the system. As of
October31, 2008, there were approximately 13,000VLTs installed in the state,
consistent with the level reported at September 30, 2008.
Bank Credit Facility: The
outstanding balance of Multimedia's $150million bank credit facility as of both
October31, 2008 and September 30, 2008 was approximately $87 million.
About the Company: Gaming
technology developer and distributor, Multimedia Games, Inc., creates and
supplies comprehensive systems, content and electronic gaming units for Class
III and Class II Native American gaming markets, as well as for commercial
casinos and charity and international bingo markets. Multimedia Games has more
than 16,000 gaming units in operation domestically and internationally
installed on revenue-sharing arrangements. The Company also supplies the
central determinant system for approximately 13,000 video lottery terminals
("VLTs") installed at racetracks in New York State. Multimedia is focused on
the further development of new gaming systems and products for the markets it
currently serves as well as for new domestic and international market
opportunities. Additional information may be found at
www.multimediagames.com.
SOURCE: Multimedia Games, Inc. 
Cantor Gaming Approved to Operate Mobile Gaming in
the State of Nevada LAS VEGAS,
Nevada (November 24, 2008) -- Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global
financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that it has
received approval from the State of Nevada Gaming Commission, on recommendation
from the Nevada Gaming Control Board, to begin operations with its mobile
gaming system within approved gaming areas in the state of Nevada.
This follows a period of extensive field trials at The
Venetian in Las Vegas, during which security measures and processes were
strictly monitored and tested with respect to Nevada’s stringent operating
standards. The completion of the trials opens the door for Cantor Gaming to
offer its gaming products to all Nevada casinos.
Lee Amaitis, president of
Cantor Gaming, commented: “We are obviously delighted to have reached
this stage in the evolution of mobile gaming within the state of Nevada. The
Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission have been extremely thorough and
rigorous in assessing the technology and processes supporting our mobile gaming
device, eDeck, and the integrity of Cantor Gaming.”
He added: “Cantor Fitzgerald prides itself on a
long history of supporting highly secure financial transactions based on
world-class-technology. We have applied this same rigor to the development of
our mobile gaming platform. Approval by Nevada’s Gaming Commission is the
gold standard for gaming regulation and we are honored that they have
recognized our commitment to the gaming industry.”
About Cantor Gaming Cantor
G&W LP is an affiliate of global financial services provider Cantor
Fitzgerald, which has over 60 years; experience and unparalleled expertise of
highly secure real-time financial transaction processing, management, and
execution. Cantor Gaming offers mobile solutions to the gaming industry as well
as developers of proprietary casino games including XtraOdds Baccarat™ and
Bonus Roulette™. Cantor is the first company licensed as a manufacturer,
distributor, and operator of a mobile gaming system by the state of Nevada and
remains the world leader. For more information, visit
www.cantorgaming.com
CONTACT: Jonathan Watt, +1 212-610-2423, Email:
jwatt@cantor.com or Florencia Panizza, +1
212-294-7938, Email: fpanizza@cantor.com
SOURCE: Cantor Gaming.
New Mexico
Lottery Offers Gift-Tag and Scented Holiday Scratchers
Ticket Sales Fund College
Scholarships ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico
(November 25, 2008) -- Don’t lose that holiday gift tag. It may be
worth more than the package it adorned.
To celebrate the holidays,
the New Mexico Lottery’s latest
Scratcher doubles as fun entertainment and an out-of-the-ordinary gift tag
concealing a wealth of prizes, some as large as $250. Called “Just For You,” the $1-game provides
an open area to write the names of the persons giving and getting the Scratcher
gift tag. In the play area, potential winning numbers are concealed
behind images of holiday cookies and candy.
Scented
Scratcher The lottery also offers a scented
Scratcher called “Gingerbread Dough.” The $2-game
features top prizes of $15,000. Lottery Graphic Designer Jessica Quintana
illustrated the ticket’s leading man, a tanned and frosted hunk of cookie
dough admiring his mountain cabin made of cake. “He’s the perfect man,” Quintana
said. “He’s neat, he’s a homeowner and he smells really
good.” The lottery’s third holiday
Scratcher is the “$65,000 Stocking Stuffer.” The $5-game
offers players 20 opportunities to win prizes. The
trio of Scratchers is featured in the lottery’s holiday gift guide at:
www.nmlottery.com
$3 Stocking Stuffer,
$18,000 Prize Last year, Ute Park resident Arnie
Friedt won $18,000 after his sister gave him a $3-New Mexico Lottery Scratcher
as a Christmas present. Friedt’s family has been giving lottery
tickets as gifts at birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas since the lottery
launched in 1996. The Gift of a College
Education The sale of lottery games benefits an
in-state college tuition program. Since 1996, the lottey has raised $371
million for education and more than 54,000 students have attended college on
Legislative Lottery Scholarships. Information about Legislative Lottery
Scholarships and student eligibility is available at
www.nmlottery.com.
CONTACT: Lottery Communications Office, (505) 342-7616,
(800) 642-6689, ext. 7616, Email: media@nmlottery.com.
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
Announces Two New Members Join Organization
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (November 24, 2008) – The
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its
Board of the Directors has approved the membership applications of two new
companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading
gaming suppliers to a total of 61 members. The new
AGEM members:
MCA Processing is a
Las Vegas-based software developer and manufacturer of multifunction
redemptions kiosks. Modern Gaming, based in
Denham Springs, La., is a licensed gaming manufacturer / distributor in
multiple jurisdictions and provides new and refurbished gaming devices, sales
and service support. AGEM is an international trade
association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming
devices, systems, table games, key components and support products and services
for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming
equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, trade show
partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the
members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the
organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory commissions and
participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business
environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of
support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information,
visit www.AGEM.org. CONTACT: Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, P (702)
413-4278, F (702) 233-3492, Email: paulspeirs@cox.net.
La Française des Jeux Launches Christmas
for Life Instant Game
FRANCE (November 26, 2008)
-- La Française des Jeux has
released a new special event instant game for the festive season called
“Noël à Vie” (Christmas for Life) available from November
13, 2008. “Noël à Vie” is part
of the games tradition associated with a calendar event as “Pour la
St-Valentin” (For Valentine’s Day). “Noël à
Vie” also uses the notion of the lifetime prize previously offered on the
“Tac O Tac Gagnant à Vie” (Lifetime winner) instant game.
The ticket costs €5 and features 6 games:
- on the bottom of the ticket,
there are 5 gift pack to scratch. If the total numbers equal 25, players win
€5,000 a year for life (players will be receiving this amount every
Christmas) or a single lump sum of €100,000.
- 5 games illustrating a snowman, a
chalet, a Christmas tree, a Santa’s sack and a sleigh offer, each, the
chance to win up to €5,000. Players can cumulate their winnings (until
€25,000).
The back of the
ticket provides a space to write a personal message to the ticket recipient.
Prize payout is 75% and chances of winning a prize
are 1 in 3.46. Fore more information, please contact:
Antonia Dadoun – La Française des Jeux, Email:
adadoun@lfdj.com Betsson Appeals, Stockholm Betting Shop Will
Remain Open STOCKHOLM, Sweden
(November 27, 2008) -- Betsson (STO:BETSB) has decided to appeal against the
County Administrative Court’s ruling regarding the betting shop to the
Administrative Court of Appeal, as Betsson believes the shop complies with
EC-law. The betting shop at Götgatan 37 in Stockholm has now been open for
six months, and the outcome has been satisfactory.
On November 7th 2008 the
County Administrative Court of Södermanland rejected both Betsson’s
appeal of the Lottery Inspection’s injunction and the request to obtain a
preliminary ruling from the EU-court. This was decided despite the fact that
Swedish prosecutors and public courts, including the Supreme Court and Svea
High Court, have found the lottery act not to be applicable until the Swedish
gaming monopoly has been tried in the EU-court. Betsson is convinced the shop
is compliant with EC-law, thus the company has decided to appeal to the
Administrative Court of Appeal. “We have to
appeal given the juridical situation. As the state now risk claim for damages,
the Lottery Inspection and the Country Administrative Court gamble with stakes
of the taxpayer’s money.” said Pontus Lindwall, CEO Betsson.
The betting shop has now been open for six months.
“Since we are pleased with the outcome of the shop
we have no intention to shut it down. In addition to placed bets, which
continuously have increased during the autumn, the shop gives us a possibility
to meet with our customers and give them a unique service. We already have a
number of regular customers who appreciate the possibility to place bets with
better odds in a physical environment.” said Lindwall.
Betsson AB´S core business consists of investing and
administer companies within the Gaming Business. Betsson AB owns Betsson Malta
Ltd which operates games towards end customers, via the websites Betsson.com,
Casinoeuro.com and Cherrycasino.com. Betsson Malta Ltd offers Poker, Casino,
Betting Exchange, Sports Betting, Lottery, Bingo, Games and Betsson Trader. The
Customers mainly originate from the Scandinavian countries and other parts of
Europe. Betsson AB is listed on the Nordic List in Stockholm, Mid Cap (BETS).
CONTACTS: Betsson AB, Pontus Lindwall, President and
CEO, Tel: +46 (08) 506 403 10, +46 (0) 708 27 51 55, Email:
pontus@betsson.com 
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