Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Aristocrat Leisure ranks as the world's #2 manufacturer of slot machines (after International Gaming Technology), supplying clubs, hotels, casinos, and bars in more than 30 countries with casino games and gaming systems.
Aristocrat also makes gaming furniture and electronic signs.
The company acquiried US casino information systems maker Casino Data Systems (now Aristocrat Technologies) in 2001.
Aristocrat aims to become the leading provider of gaming solutions

• To provide players around the world with exciting and rewarding games of chance in a responsible manner
• To be viewed by operators as a trusted commercial partner providing profitable gaming solutions
• To cooperate with industry and government bodies in order to meet responsibilities to the communities within which the company operates
• To provide a vibrant and enriching work environment that attracts and professionally develops talented individuals
• To create value for each stakeholder

With over 50 years industry experience and over 2000 staff globally, Aristocrat has built on its Australian market leadership and reputation to become a premium supplier of groundbreaking technologies and services to the international gaming industry.
Aristocrat enjoys a well-earned reputation for outstanding performance and strong brand equity in more than 200 jurisdictions around the world. The diverse product line-up extends from electronic gaming machines to complete gaming solutions, including systems, services, electronic tables, and ancillary equipment.
Aristocrat offices are located in Australia, the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Russia, Argentina, Japan, and Macau. Each staff member is focused on fulfilling the needs of customers at all levels, while the global management structure drives innovation in business areas. Aristocrat’s core values of integrity and respect for the individual and the communities within which the company operates, underpin relationships with all stakeholders. Aristocrat is committed to working in partnership with industry, governments, and regulators to ensure it meets all responsibilities.

Aristocrat Technologies and Churchill Downs Join Forces to Create World’s First Kentucky Derby Themed Slot Machine
New RFX™ Stepper Slot Machine Will Premiere at Global Gaming Expo in November
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (November 12, 2009) – And they’re off! Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. and Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) have entered into a licensing agreement to create the world’s first Kentucky Derby themed slot machine..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Helps Casinos Build For The Future At G2E 2009
LAS VEGAS (November 11, 2009) –  Leading games and systems supplier, Aristocrat Technologies, will help casinos build for the future at G2E 2009 showing more than 220 games, including a number of exciting new titles, innovative stepper products and new features on its Oasis™ system.....................Subscribers

Aristocrat is Building for the Future at G2E 2009
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Aristocrat Loses US Trial, Faces $250m Damages Bill
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (October 23, 2009) – Australian biggest Gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has lost a US jury trial and will be required to pay bondholders consequential damages..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies Europe Released Its New Game Kick’n Ass
Loaded with more bangs for bucks
LONDON, U.K. (October 20, 2009) -  Kick’n Ass, the latest Multi Line release making a bolt from Aristocrat Europe’s Viridian stable, features a martial arts mad mule as the central character, hoofing out random wins to players seeking big kicks and prize-winning knockout punches. ...................Subscribers

Aristocrat Expands Team To Capitalize On Latin American Growth
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (October 1, 2009) -- Aristocrat Technologies is gearing up to expand its presence in the Latin American region with three key appointments. Based in the United States, Alvaro Nores will support both the existing Argentinean office as well as the newly created Mexican office in his position of Vice-President Latin America........................Subscribers

Lucky Woman Wins $166,807 Playing Aristocrat's FA FA FA Fortune King™ Penny Slot at Chinook Winds Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 16, 2009) - A lucky player at Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City, Ore., proved the casino's slogan "it's better at the beach" to be true recently. She was playing Aristocrat Technologies' FA FA FA Fortune King™ penny slot and hit the Hyperlink® progressive jackpot for $166,807.96!........................Subscribers

Aristocrat to Welcome a Record Number of Operators for Oasis 360™ Customer Summit
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 14, 2009) -- Aristocrat Technologies' sophisticated Oasis 360(TM) system is successfully running the casino floors of 260 casinos in the U.S., and now the company is set to welcome a record number of operators to its annual Summit.................Subscribers

Aristocrat to Refocus Efforts on U.S. Market -- Analysts See Timing as Ideal
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 12, 2009) – As reports Australian gaming [slot] machine developer Aristocrat Leisure, which operates Aristocrat Technologies in Las Vegas, is refocusing its efforts to grow its American business. Aristocrat Technologies serves as the parent company's American headquarters....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Celebrates Its First Year in Spain With the Launch of New Products in FER-Interazar
MADRID, Spain (September 10, 2009) -- Aristocrat Technologies is preparing to crown its successful inaugural year in the Spanish gaming market with the launching of different novelties in FER-Interazar, that will take place in Madrid next September 23 to 25. The firm will present two new games, Queen of the Nile and Dolphin Treasure, in stand C22.................Subscribers

Aristocrat Leisure Turns to First-Half Net Loss on Write-downs; to Exit About 30 Low-Margin Jurisdictions
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 25, 2009) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world’s second-largest maker of gaming [slot] machines, turned to a first-half loss amid stalling demand from casinos and write-downs to stakes in gambling companies...................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Says Impairment but Operating Profit Within Previous Guidance
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (July 31, 2009) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) today announced that it expects to book a one-off (abnormal/non cash) $79.9 million (post tax) charge in its financial results for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2009. This charge is against the carrying values of its investments and inventories in its multi-terminal gaming businesses, Electronček and PokerTek Inc.....................Subscribers

New Executive Team To Lead Aristocrat Leisure Limited
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (July 14, 2009) - Mr Jamie Odell, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) today announced a new executive leadership team structure, subject to regulatory approval where relevant....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Europe Strengthens Its Sales Team
LONDON, United Kingdom (June 18, 2009) -- Aristocrat Technologies has added to its sales representation in Europe with the appointment of Jaime Bonet to the post of Regional Sales Manager...............Subscribers

Zytronic Develops Advanced Touch Sensor Solution For Gaming Kiosk Innovator
BLAYDON-ON-TYNE, England (June 10, 2009) -- Display technology designer Zytronic has applied its in-house glass processing capabilities and ZYBRID PCT-based touch sensors to enable ACE Interactive, a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, to create the Indago video lottery kiosk for increased interactivity and excitement in lottery and casino games....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Server Based Gaming Product Wins Approval in Macau, Opening The Way For US Entry
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (June 4, 2009) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) today announced that its server-based gaming product for casinos has won approval in Macau, opening the way for entry into the US and other major markets around the world.....................Subscribers

ACE Interactive’s TruServ™ wins GLI Approval And Additional Orders From Norsk Tipping
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 3, 2009) – Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, ACE Interactive, has received an order for new games and 1,000 additional Indago™ interactive Video Terminals (iVT) from Norsk Tipping, Norway’s National Lottery. .................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Could Face a Damages Claim of Up to $350m
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 27, 2009) – According to local media reports poker machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure could face a damages claim of up to $350 million when the District Court of New York today releases its order on US convertible bond litigation started back in 2005....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Shares Relist in the Wake of a Successful Institutional Share Raising
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 23, 2009) -- Aristocrat Leisure shares relisted yesterday in the wake of the successful institutional share raising..................Subscribers

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Elect Long Term Incentive Clarification
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 16, 2009) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) wishes to confirm Mr Jamie Odell's proposed entitlements under the Company's Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan.......................Subscribers

Aristocrat Helps Tribal Operators Build for the Future With Real Products and Systems at NIGA 2009
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (April 9, 2009) -- There are many imitators, but attendees at the NIGA 2009 tradeshow will easily spot the real thing in Aristocrat Technologies' Booth #800, which will be filled with the very latest games in Aristocrat's exciting portfolio...................Subscribers

Las Vegas Local Wins $50,000.00 Playing Aristocrat's Zorro™ at Arizona Charlie's Decatur
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 27, 2009) -- Zorro™ left his mark on a local Las Vegas woman's bank account when she won a $50,000.00 jackpot playing Aristocrat Technologies' Zorro penny slot at Arizona Charlie's Decatur Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas..................Subscribers

Aristocrat’s Millioni$er Penny Slot Makes Winnemucca Woman Instant Millionaire
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 9, 2009) – A woman instantly changed a little cash into $1,221,801.64 when she hit the progressive jackpot playing Aristocrat Technologies’ Millioni$er™ penny slot................Subscribers

Aristocrat Wins Contract to Install Its Oasis 360™ System at Seven Choctaw Casinos in Oklahoma
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (January 26, 2009) -- In a move that will greatly benefit its casino customers, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has chosen Aristocrat Technologies' Oasis 360™ system for seven of its casino properties in Oklahoma.................Subscribers

Leading Gaming Machine Maker Appoints New CEO
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (December 29, 2008) -- Leading gaming machine supplier Aristocrat Leisure has appointed former Foster's Group wine boss Jamie Odell as chief executive..............Subscribers

Aristocrat Leisure Shifts Focus to North American Casinos
NEW YORK, USA (November 24, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world's second-largest maker of slot machines, is targeting U.S. and Canadian customers with new American-themed games to boost its share of the world's biggest gaming market, according to Executive Chairman David Simpson...............Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies and Konami Gaming Begin Working Cooperatively on Network Gaming
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (November 17, 2008) – Aristocrat is proud to announce that it has also begun working with Konami Gaming on porting Konami content onto the Aristocrat TruServ™ platform............Subscribers

Global Gaming Industry Leader Seamus Mcgill To Join Aristocrat Technologies
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (November 11, 2008) – Leading global provider of products and services to the international gaming industry Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced today that Seamus McGill will join the company as Chief Operating Officer of Aristocrat Americas. McGill will take up his new post in February 2009.....................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Cuts Annual Profit Forecast by as Much as 40%
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (October 29, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure, the world's second-largest maker of gaming [slot] machines cut its annual profit forecast by as much as 40%.............Subscribers

Aristocrat Leisure Limited Announces New President of American Business
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (September 13, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced today that Tim Parrott, President and Chief Executive Officer of its American operations, has left the company. Parrott, who has been a member of the Aristocrat Executive team over the past two years, has been replaced by.............Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Settles $144.5m Class Action
SYDNEY, Australia (August 28, 2008) – The largest class action settlement in Australia has cost Aristocrat Leisure more than $144 million in a payout to thousands of shareholders.................Subscribers

Aristocrat Profit Hit By Conditions; Net Falls as U.S. Slot Machine Sales Stall
SYDNEY, Australia (August 28, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world's second-largest maker of slot machines, said first-half profit slumped 44 percent as U.S. casinos cut purchases and a rising Australian dollar lowered the value of overseas sales.............Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies Completes Three Major Game Orders
LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (August 22, 2008) – Aristocrat Technologies’ new award-winning VIRIDIAN™ cabinet is in high demand from coast to coast, and the company recently completed three major orders for the groundbreaking cabinet.................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies Completes Oasis 360™ Agreement With M Resort, SPA And Casino
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (August 4, 2008) – Aristocrat Technologies has recently announced that the OASIS 360 Casino Management System has been selected for the M Resort, Spa and Casino, a $1 billion resort scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2009 on South Las Vegas Boulevard....................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Announces Further Profit Downgrade
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (July 31, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure the world's second largest gaming machine maker, announced another profit downgrade yesterday................Subscribers

Lucky Las Vegan Becomes Instant Millionaire With Aristocrat’s Millioni$Er Penny Slot
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (July 30, 2008) – Players have been winning millions playing Aristocrat’s Millioni$er® penny slot, and now a lucky Las Vegas local has joined the millionaires’ club by hitting the jackpot at..................Subscribers

Aristocrat CEO to Step Down
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (July 29, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has begun a global search for a new chief executive after Paul Oneile told the company he will not seek to renew his contract.....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Chooses FutureLogic as Its Preferred Global Technology Partner for Current and Future TITO Gaming Systems
GLENDALE, California, USA (July 8, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced today that it has chosen FutureLogic, Inc. as their global printer technology partner.....................Subscribers

Aristocrat Games Prove To Be Big “Winners” With Players
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (June 25, 2008) – Players have been winning big on Aristocrat games all across the U.S. this year, and this month is no exception! So far in June, players have won more than................Subscribers

GPTA Announce Extension of Supply Agreement with Aristocrat Technologies Australia
RIDGELAND, MS (June 11, 2008) -- Global Payment Technologies announced that Aristocrat Technologies Australia Limited has renewed its supply agreement with Global Payment Technologies Australia for a one year period ending................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies Completes First OASIS 360™ Casino Management System Agreement in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (June 9, 2008) -- Aristocrat Technologies and Cannery Casino Resorts LLC have agreed to unveil Aristocrat’s OASIS 360 Casino Management System at the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel, scheduled to open later this year, and will upgrade the existing OASIS system for Cannery Resort Casino..............Subscribers

Aristocrat Positive on Macau Market
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (June 7, 2008) – Mark Yoseloff, the head of gaming [poker] machine maker Shuffle Master, is reported to have said he was concerned that some Macau casinos had been removing gaming machines from their gaming floors, but................Subscriptions

Aristocrat Reaches Settlement in Class Action
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (May 19, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has reached a settlement behind closed doors to end a shareholders’ class action that could cost the gaming giant as much as................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies Receives Multiple Certifications For VIRIDIAN™ Cabinet
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (May 9, 2008) – Aristocrat Technologies announced today that it has received multiple test lab certifications for its new award-winning VIRIDIAN™ cabinet in key markets in North America. The groundbreaking product is now certified in most GLI jurisdictions, New Jersey, and three Canadian provinces..................Subscribers

Aristocrat Denies Class Action Settlement Reached
MELBOURNE, Australia (May 7, 2008) - Australian gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ALL.AX) said on Wednesday it had yet to settle a class action suit...............Subscribers

Gaming Machine Maker Predicts a Flat Result for the Full-Year
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (April 29, 2008) – Aristocrat Leisure, the world's second-largest gaming [slot] machine maker, today pointed to a flat result for the full-year, saying its underlying earnings are "well below" the company's target................Subscribers

HiQ Signs New Framework Agreement with ACE Interactive
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--( April 10, 2008) -- Ace Interactive, which is a leading gaming technology company and a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, has signed a new framework agreement with HiQ (STO:HIQ). ACE Interactive has been engaging HiQ for its technology development projects since 2004.................Read the full story at: Vol.43 No.2

Aristocrat’s New Viridian™ Cabinet Ships With JCM Global UBA® Bill Validators
LAS VEGAS Nevada, USA (March 25, 2008) – Aristocrat Technologies has begun shipping its new award-winning Viridian™ cabinet, and exclusively validating currency in the new cabinet is another award-winning product, JCM Global’s Universal Bill Acceptor (UBA®)............Subscribers

Aristocrat Downgraded to 'Neutral' on US Demand - Credit Suisse
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (Mar 25, 2008) -- Gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has been downgraded to "neutral" from "outperform" because of lower expected earnings in the US............Subscribers

Aristocrat New Game Feature Scorchin’ Fortune™: An Aristocrat Class III Linked Progressive Game
NEVADA, USA (March 25, 2008) -- Operators and players know Scorchin’ Fortune™ is one of the most fun and most exciting linked games on the casino floor. Now, the fun has expanded to include low denomination options and new base games!.................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.13

Banana King™ An Aristocrat Class III Double-Standalone Progressive Game
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 17, 2008) -- Banana King™ is an exciting new double standalone progressive, meanning players can win one of two progressive jackpots on the game. Adding to players’ fun, Banana King™ is available on three of Aristoccrat’s most popular proven performers, Dolphin Treasure™, Paanther Magic™ and Wild Ways™...................Subscribers

Aristocrat’s New Game Feature
Double Happiness™ -- An Aristocrat Class III Game
NEVADA (March 7, 2008) -- Aristocrat Technologies’ is proud to present the newest, exciting game Double Happiness™, one of the first two Gen7™ game titles launched in Aristocrat’s new Viridian™ cabinet.................Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.11

Aristocrat Year Net Profit Up 3.4%, Says 2008 Outlook Positive
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 26, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has reported small rise in annual profit and says its outlook for 2008 is positive....................Subscribers.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited To Announce Full Year Results
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 22, 2008) – Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) will present its full year results on Monday, February 25, 2008, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (PST). Presenting the results in Sydney, Australia will be CEO Paul Oneile and CFO Simon Kelly...............Subscribers

Lucky Player Becomes Instant Millionaire With Aristocrat’s Millioni$Er Penny Slot At Las Vegas Hilton!
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 14, 2008) – What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless you instantly win nearly $2 million, then you take it home with you! .................Subscribers

Aristocrat Says Refinances Debt Facilities
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 14, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) today announced that the Group has replaced its existing debt facilities with a new 3 year............Subscribers

Zorro Leaves His Mark on Casinos Across the U.S.
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 15, 2008) -- Zorro™ has left his mark on casinos across the United States, and players have been cashing in on the fun!  In 2007, players won more than $2.4 million playing Aristocrat's Zorro penny slot.............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.8

Aristocrat Technologies Licenses Certicom Cryptography to Secure Next Generation Gaming Systems
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (February 13, 2008) -- Certicom Corp. (TSX: CIC) today announced that Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven products for the casino gaming industry, has licensed the Game Guardian...............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.7

ACE Interactive Resumes Server Based Gaming Project in Norway
LONDON, UK (January 10, 2008) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced today that its fully owned subsidiary ACE Interactive has received an initial order of 500 interactive Video Terminals (iVT) from Norsk Tipping.............Subscribers

ACE to Serve Up Its Strongest ICE Showing
LONDON, UK (January 9, 2008) -- ACE Interactive, part of the Aristocrat group of companies, will be in ebullient form at ICE 2008 as it looks to build on recent success which has seen the gaming innovator conclude iVT installations in Slovakia............Read the full story at: Vol.42 No.2

Player Goes Loco For Aristocrat’s “Loco Loot” At Mohegan Sun
Lucky Player Wins More Than $181,900!
Loco Loot Hits More Than 50 Times; Pays Out $3 Million
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (December 17, 2007) – A lucky player at Mohegan Sun has gone loco for Aristocrat’s Loco Loot™ Hyperlink® progressive! The player won $181,902.76 playing Loco Loot over the Thanksgiving holiday, earning some quick holiday shopping cash! .................Subscribers

Aristocrat to Showcase More “Power Behind The Performance” At G2E
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (November 9, 2007) – Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. will leave a permanent mark on the gaming industry at this year’s show showcasing a comprehensive display of gaming solutions...........Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.8

The Sopranos™ is the Gaming Industry’s Next Big “Hit”
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (November 9, 2007) – It’s the gaming industry’s next big “hit.” Aristocrat Technologies proudly announces a new “family” of stepper titles, The Sopranos™. ............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.8

New Marketing & Communications Manager at Aristocrat Europe
LONDON, UK (November 9, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Europe has announced the appointment of Olga Pleguezuelos to the post of marketing & communications manager. ...........Subscribers

Aristocrat Reinforces Bulgarian Presence
BULGARIA (November 5, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Europe reinforced its presence in Bulgaria following the opening of the Nymphes Princess Casino in the town of Svilengrad..................Subscribers

Zorro Hits for the Fourth Time at Arizona Charlie’s!
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (October 29, 2007) ­ Arizona Charlie’s Decatur is earning a city-wide reputation as the luckiest place on Earth thanks in part to four major jackpots this year! Recently a lucky Las Vegas local woman won $50,000.00 playing Aristocrat’s Zorro™ penny slot.............Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.6

Australia's Aristocrat Leisure Forecasts Flat Net Profit For Year to December
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (October 22, 2007) -- Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd said Monday it expects net profit for the year to December to be largely unchanged from the previous period..............Subscribers

Aristocrat and PokerTek Announce Another International PokerPro Installation
MATTHEWS, N.C. (October 15, 2007) -- PokerTek (NASDAQ: PTEK) is pleased to announce the installation of PokerPro at Marriott Royal Casino, located in the heart of Panama City’s hotel and banking district...............Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.4

Aristocrat Launche Statewide Millioni$er Progressive in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (September 26, 2007) -- From Las Vegas to Reno, from Elko to Laughlin and everywhere in between, players in casinos across Nevada can now become instant millionaires, thanks to Aristocrat's new statewide penny progressive, Millioni$er..................................Read the full story at: Vol.41 No.1

EBet Develops New TIKIT Technology for Older Gaming Machines
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (September 11, 2007) -- EBet (ASX:EBT) has developed TIKIT+ technology under licence from Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) which will provide NSW with ‘Ticket In, Ticket Out’ technology for older gaming machines........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Says Tough First Half, But on Track
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 23, 2007) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ALL) announced a 20.2% increase in half-year net profit after tax and minorities of $125.9 million for the half-year. The result was just ahead of the Australian gaming [slot] machine maker's May guidance of...........Subscribers

Aristocrat Welcomes Tom Smock as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (August 17, 2007) – Aristocrat Technologies Inc. has appointed long-time gaming industry lawyer Tom Smock as Senior Vice President and General Counsel.........Read the full story at: Vol.40 No.9

Aristocrat and Tech Results Join Forces to Deliver CRM and BI to Global Gaming Markets
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 2, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd (“Aristocrat”), today announced it has concluded negotiation and execution of a Software Development and Distribution Agreement with Tech Results, a Las Vegas, NV, USA-based company specialising in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.....Subscribers

Aristocrat Launches New Gaming Promotional Products Website
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (June 7, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc. has launched a new website full of promotional products of its most popular games. The site is designed to help casino marketers easily create gaming promotions and attract players by using newly-created theme items..........Subscribers

Lucky Woman Wins Twice on Same Machine Playing Aristocrat’s Loco Loot!
LAS VEGAS (June 5, 2007) – Luck struck twice for a woman playing at Mohegan Sun Hotel Casino in Connecticut. Last month, Carmen Navarro of St. Hartford, Conn., hit the progressive jackpot playing Aristocrat’s Loco Loot™ Hyperlink® progressive and won more than.........Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.11

Aristocrat Expects 1H Earnings to be 20% Higher Than For The Same Period Last Year
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (May 1, 2007) -- The world's second largest gaming machine manufacturer, Aristocrat Leisure Ltd, says it remains well positioned to capitalise on world gaming growth after a successful but trying year......Subscribers

Aristocrat Scores Three Top 20 Wins in Casino Journal’s Annual Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies Review
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 24, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc. has been honored three times in Casino Journal’s annual “Top 20 Most Innovative Technologies” review. Scoring places in the Top 20 are Aristocrat’s DL Technology™, OASIS™ FloorLogix™ and SpeedMedia Director........Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.5

Aristocrat Releases Its Newest Double Standalone Progressive Title, Outback Jack
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 17, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc. announces today the approval and release of Outback Jack™ in all GLI jurisdictions and in Nevada........Subscribers

Aristocrat Unveils The Evolution of Hyperlink With Jackpot Deluxe!
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 12, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc.  announces the release and approval of Jackpot Deluxe™ in Nevada..............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.4

Aristocrat Proudly Unveils Newest Game Concept In Its Double Standalone Progressive Line: Cashman Tonight
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 4, 2007) – Aristocrat Technologies Inc. announces today the approval and release of Cashman Tonight™ in all GLI jurisdictions............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.3

Aristocrat Releases Its Newest Double Standalone Progressive Title, Outback Jack
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 29, 2007) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc. announces today the approval and release of Outback Jack™ in all GLI jurisdictions and in Nevada.............Read the full story at: Vol.39 No.2

Aristocrat Unveils The Evolution Of Hyperlink With Jackpot Deluxe!
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 23, 2007) – Aristocrat Technologies Inc. announces the release and approval of Jackpot Deluxe™ in Nevada..........Subscribers

Aristocrat Brings The Power Of Performance To Niga Trade Show
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 21, 2007) – Aristocrat Technologies is heading to Phoenix this month for the National Indian Gaming Association trade show, and the company is bringing along its top proven performers, evolved for a new era of gaming...........Read the full story at: Vol.38 No.13

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Targets Japan with New Machine
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (December 7, 2006) -- Gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure is reported as having pinned its hopes of turning round a 90 per cent drop in Japanese sales on a new machine that meets the stringent local regulations, rules which triggered the initial sales slump......................................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Eyes Expansion Into Asia
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (December 4, 2006) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd hopes to share in the spoils of Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd's move into Asian casinos as it continues its aggressive international expansion................................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Set for International Expansion
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (December 3, 2006) -- Aristocrat Leisure chief executive Paul Oneile says Macau has become a significant part of Aristocrat's overall performance and is hoping for a big portion of James Packer's Casino Business in the Chinese territory..............................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer On A Roll
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (November 21, 2006) -- Analysts believe Aristocrat Leisure's growth will remain solid for the next two years, after an upbeat investor road-show across the US, Macau and Japan last week...........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. and Cantor Gaming Announce Content License Agreement
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (November 20, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology-driven products for the casino gaming industry, announced today that it has signed a slot content licensing agreement with Cantor Gaming...........................Read the full story at: Vol.37 No.8

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. and Bally Technologies, Inc. Announce Joint Development And Marketing Agreement; Companies to Provide Common Download Server and Game Interfaces
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (November 13, 2006) - Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. (“Aristocrat”) and Bally Technologies, Inc. (“Bally”) announced today an agreement to cooperatively develop and market a common download system that manages configuration and content download in accordance with Gaming Standards Association.................................Subscribers

Aristocrat and Danoptra Announce Joint Development Agreement
Companies to Develop New Server-Based Gaming Product for UK FOBT Market
MIDDLESEX, United Kingdom (October 25^, 2006) -- Danoptra Holdings Limited and Aristocrat Leisure Limited have today announced their intention to work together on a joint development for a new gaming product targeted at the UK Betting Industry...........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announces Field Trial of Downloadable Solution
Pechanga Resort Casino Installs ‘Aristocrat DL Technology™’
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (October 11, 2006) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited today announced the commencement of a field trial for its Downloadable (DL) Technology and Server-Based solution at the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California...............................Read the full story at: Vol.37 No.4

Essnet Interactive Changes Name to ACE Interactive and Appoints a New CEO
LONDON, United Kingdom (August 23, 2006) -- Essnet Interactive, the Swedish server-based gaming company and wholly owned subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), today announced that it will be called ACE Interactive AB (“ACE”).................................Subscribers

Gaming Industry Inventor, Entrepreneur Named GameLogic Chairman
WALTHAM, Massachusetts (August 16, 2006) --GameLogic, Inc., a provider of new-media strategies and solutions to the gaming industry, today announced that John F. Acres has been named chairman of the Company's Board of Directors.................................Subscribers

Aristocrat Sells 28% of African Operations
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (June 26, 2006) -- Gaming company Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has completed the sale of a 28 per cent interest in its African operations to..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announces Agreement to Provide Game Content to Rocket Gaming Systems
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (May 8, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced a multi-year agreement to provide video slot gaming software to Rocket Gaming Systems.............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Hosts Career Fair
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (May 1, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that the Company is hosting a career fair Tuesday, May 2 to......................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announce New Executive Appointments
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 12, 2006) – Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Paul Davis to Vice President, Business Operations..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Leisure Limited Enters Server-Based Video Lottery Market
SYDNEY, Australia (April 10, 2006) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ALL: ASX) announces a move into the fast growing interactive, server-based video lottery market with the execution of a Share Purchase Agreement for the acquisition of.....................Subscribers

Gaming Industry Veteran Named Director of Multi-Station Gaming for Aristocrat
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 27, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that 27-year gaming industry veteran Tommy Florio has been named Director, Multi-Station Gaming to lead the Company’s emerging multi-station gaming device business in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Florio will develop and execute strategic sales plans and initiatives for Aristocrat’s new multi-station gaming business, focusing initially on Aristocrat’s portfolio of Interblock multi-station gaming devices.  For the past three years, Florio has served as Aristocrat’s Sales Director -- Eastern Region.  He and his team have significantly grown Aristocrat’s market share in casinos throughout eastern Canada, the eastern United States, and the Caribbean.
SOURCE Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Awarded OASIS™ Casino Management System Contract for Peninsula Gaming’s New Diamond Jo Casino in Iowa
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 14, 2006) -- Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract to provide.......................Subscribers

Aristocrat Names Vice President, Systems Sales and Marketing
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 9, 2006) -- Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced the promotion of Kelly Shaw to Vice President, Systems Sales and Marketing.
Shaw will oversee the Company’s OASIS™ Casino Management System business in North America, focusing on strategic planning, sales growth, customer service, product marketing, and operations management.
She has been an integral member of Aristocrat’s management team since 1998, when she joined Casino Data Systems (acquired by Aristocrat in 2001) as Director of Marketing.
SOURCE: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Aristocrat Names Global General Manager, Multi-Station Gaming
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (March 8, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that Ron Jeffrey has been promoted to Global General Manager of Multi-Station Gaming to............................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Maker Posts Record Profit, Expects Further Growth
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 21, 2006) – Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Ltd posted a record annual net profit and has forecast further growth from the global gaming market in 2006 and beyond. ......................................Read the full story at: Vol.34 No.8

North American Market to Boost Gaming Machine Manufacturer’s Profit
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 17, 2006) -- A vibrant North American gaming market is expected to underpin a big jump in annual earnings for gaming machine company Aristocrat Leisure Ltd............................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Says Number of Shareholders in Class Action Will Rise
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 10, 2006) – Gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure says the number of shareholders involved in a class action launched against .............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Names Global General Manager, Marketing
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (January 4, 2006) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that Kent Young has been promoted to Global General Manager of Marketing.........................Read the full story at: Vol. 34 No. 1

Aristocrat Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against IGT
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (December 14, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has served a patent infringement lawsuit against International Game Technology (IGT) in the U.S. District Court of Nevada............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Looks to US, But Keeping a Watching Brief on the Massive Chinese Market
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (November 16, 2005) -- Gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure says the United States will continue to play a major role in its future growth, but it also has a very strong competitive advantage in the emerging Asian market...........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Acquires Interest in Slovenian Firm
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (November 7, 2005) -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited has reportedly announced that it has acquired a 50% interest in the Elektroncek group of companies..............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Technologies to Sponsor 2^nd Pennsylvania Gaming Congress
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, USA (October 24, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of gaming solutions, will return as Major Sponsor of the 2^nd annual Pennsylvania Gaming Congress..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Launches Products at Global Gaming Expo
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (September 8, 2005) -- Coming off its strongest half year of revenue in Company history, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that it will .............................Subscribers

Aristocrat’s First-Half Net Surges on New Games
SYDNEY, Australia (August 25, 2005) -- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., the world's second-largest manufacturer of slot machines, said first-half profit more-than tripled after the company developed new games and increased sales in the U.S........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Launches New Zorro™ Hyperlink® Progressive in.....................
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (August 17, 2005) -- Aristocrat continues to expand its Hyperlink® progressive slots portfolio with this summer's widespread introduction of a..................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Loses Bond Case in Court
SYDNEY, Australia (August 16, 2005) -- Aristocrat announced yesterday that a U.S. district court in New York held that...................Subscribers

Survey Finds Gaming Machine Makers Performance "Exceptional," Ups Estimates
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (August 11, 2005) -- Macquarie Research Equities raises earnings forecasts for Aristocrat Leisure (ALL.AU) by ............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announces Approval of Its OASIS™ Casino Management System Technical Standard 3 Compliant Product by Nevada Gaming Control Board
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (August 8, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced that its OASIS™ Casino Management System is the first online slot monitoring and cashless wagering system ..............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announces Approval of OASIS™ PersonalBanker® Advanced Funds Transfer (AFT) Product
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (August 1, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that Gaming Laboratories International, Inc. (GLI) has approved its new OASIS(TM) PersonalBanker® AFT cashless solution that ...........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Announces Approval of Agassi Penny Slot in Most Native American, Riverboat Jurisdictions
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (July 7, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that Gaming Laboratories International, Inc. (GLI) approved its new Agassi penny slot machine for introduction...............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Introduces The George Lopez™ Penny Slot Game
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (July 6, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced the launch of its new The George Lopez Game, a 25-line video slot based on the unique and hilarious comedy of the well-known actor and comedian...............................Subscribers

Aristocrat To Debut Tennis Phenomenon Andre Agassi Video Slots
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (June 7, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. and tennis phenomenon Andre Agassi are bringing the excitement and sophistication of Agassi’s winning tennis career to casino floors this summer with today’s debut of Aristocrat’s Agassi-themed video slot game...........................Read the full story at: Vol.31 No.11

Player Wins Aristocrat's Millioni$er® $1 Million Jackpot Twice in Less Than a Year
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (May 6, 2005) -- A Las Vegas area grandmother got an early Mother's Day present Thursday night, May 5 when she won the $1 million jackpot on Aristocrat Technologies' Millioni$er Hyperlink® penny slot games for the second time in less than a year...........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Reports 200th Oasis Customer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (May 4, 2005) -- Continuing to expand its industry-leading OASIS™ Casino Management System customer base, global systems leader Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced its 200^th OASIS customer, Cashell Enterprises, owners and operators of.....................................Subscribers

Aristocrat Forecasts Record First Half
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (May 4, 2005) -- Aristocrat has forecast a record interim net profit of $90 million to .........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Key Products Approved in Nevada and GLI Jurisdictions
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 26, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced the approval of key products in Nevada and GLI jurisdictions.........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Eyes Russian Gaming Machine Market
SYDNEY, Australia (April 8, 2005) - Aristocrat Leisure Ltd said it has rearranged its distribution to the world's fastest growing poker machine market, Russia, appointing a subsidiary of ..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat's European Unit Signs Distribution Pact
SYDNEY, Australia (April 7, 2005) -- Australian gaming machine manufacturer Aristocrat leisure Ltd (ASX:ALL) said today that its European subsidiary had signed an exclusive distribution agreement with SIA MegaImpex..............................Subscribers

Aristocrat Game Approved in New Jersey
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 1, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that its Cash Express Hyperlink four-level progressive game was recently approved .....................Subscribers

Player Wins $500,000 on Aristocrat’s Millioni$er Hyperlink® Progressive Video Slots
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 28, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies’ Millioni$er progressive video slots awarded ..........................Subscribers

Australian Gaming Machine Manufacturer Enjoys Record Earnings
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (February 22, 2005) -- Australian gaming machine maker Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. announced yesterday that its 2004 earnings had recovered to.............................Subscribers

AGT Appoints Former Aristocrat Executive as its New Chief Executive
SYDNEY, Australia (February 16, 2005) -- Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) announced the appointment of former Aristocrat executive David Creary as its new chief executive ..........................Subscribers

Aristocrat’s Cash Express® Hyperlink® Game Approved in Mississippi
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 10, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that its industry standout Cash Express Hyperlink progressive game was recently .........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Names Senior Director, Business Development
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (February 7, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. today announced that Melissa Adams as been promoted to Senior Director, Business Development, reporting directly to........................Subscribers

Aristocrat Names Pennsylvania Gaming Machine Distributor
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (February 7, 2005) -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced that it has named Keystone Gaming Company LLC (KGM Gaming) its gaming machine distributor in Pennsylvania...........................Subscribers

Gaming Machine Manufacturer Lodges Complaint Against Deutsche Bank
GERMANY (January 6, 2005) -- Australian group Aristocrat Leisure has lodged a complaint regarding Deutsche Bank with a U.S. court.........................Subscribers