• GTECH to Supply 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machines for the Pennsylvania Lottery. Full Story.
• Loterias PeruGana Signs Betting Contract in Peru. Full Story.
• NASPL '05 Minneapolis. Full Story.
• 100 Lotterywest Shopfits!. Full Story.
• Hoosier Lottery Welcomes Three New Commissioners. Full Story.
• JCM American Names Tracie Feeley-Graf Marketing Communications Manager. Full Story.
• Tennessee Lottery Raises More Than $291 Million for Education. Full Story.
• Texas Lottery® Warns Houston-Area Residents Latin Lotto Scam On The Rise Again. Full Story.
• Remaining Prizes Served Up Fast And Easy At Missouri Lottery's Web Site. Full Story.
• Michigan Lottery's Raceway Riches. Full Story.
• Illinois Lottery Launches Record Setting $150 Million Summer Promotion Full Story.
• GTECH Announces Exchange Offer for Senior Notes. Full Story

GTECH to Supply 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machines for the Pennsylvania Lottery

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (April 18, 2005) -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has received an order for 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machine (ITVM) from Scientific Games Corporation, who will, in turn, lease the ITVMs to the Pennsylvania Lottery and provide ongoing services. The new 24-bin Expandable Dispensing System Quad Burster™ (EDS-Q) ITVMs are scheduled for delivery beginning in May of this year. The majority of the 2,400 ITVMs will replace machines already in the field with the remainder being placed in new locations. GTECH expects to receive approximately $22 million in revenue from the sale of these machines.

"This ITVM order for the Pennsylvania Lottery, combined with other positive trends in our business, such as our recent gaming central system win in Pennsylvania, is a strong endorsement of our technological capabilities," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

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Interlott Technologies, which GTECH acquired in 2003, has provided ITVM products to the Pennsylvania Lottery since 1997. Under the terms of its contract with the Pennsylvania Lottery, Scientific Games is required to supply and service the EDS-Q machines. This is the second such order from Scientific Games in the last two years. The first order was for 1,050 24-bin EDS-Q machines.

GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, provides software, networks, and professional services that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions. The Company’s core market is the lottery industry, with a growing presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services transaction processing. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH’s website at http://www.gtech.com.

SOURCE: GTECH Holdings Corporation (http://www.gtech.com). CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent, Public Affairs, Phone: 401-392-7452.

Loterias PeruGana Signs Betting Contract in Peru

PERU (April 18, 2005) -- Loterias PeruGana, a member of INTRALOT Group, signed a contract with the Football Federation of Peru (ADFP) regarding the operation of fixed odds betting games. The contract’s duration is 5 years with a renewal option for 2 years.

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Loterias PeruGana is the market leader of the lottery games in Peru, having an on-line sales network of 1.700 points-of-sale in the country and offering a wide range of games (numerical and instant).

The operation of the fixed odds betting games is expected to commence within 2005. Football is the most popular sport in the country and the launch of the betting games is expected to capture a significant market share, since it will be the first sports lottery game to be offered in the Peruvian market.

It is worth noting that Peru is the second country in Latin America (after Chile), where fixed odds betting games will be introduced by the national lottery.

Loterias PeruGana has 96 % share of the lottery market in Peru and is a major contributor of good causes in the country.

SOURCE: Loterias PeruGana.
For more information please CONTACT: Maria Elena Silva, Fax Phone: (51) 5135596 – (51) 225-2777 or Email: mariaelena.silva@intralot.com.pe.

NASPL '05 Minneapolis, September 14 -16, 2005

Dear Lottery Colleague:

The Minnesota State Lottery is gearing up for NASPL 2005, which will be held in Minneapolis in September. The conference will Celebrate our Past and Embrace our Future. From the New Hampshire Lottery, created in 1964, to Oklahoma, the newest member of our lottery family, the industry needs to take what has been learned in the past and apply it to future opportunities.

This annual NASPL conference brings together delegates from the more than 50 lottery organizations in North America. This is the one time every year when we can share our knowledge.

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Having hosted the annual conference in 2001, I know how much work goes into planning it. Clint Harris and his staff are planning a top-notch conference featuring a wide variety of educational topics. The keynote speakers will share their knowledge on topics that apply to all of us — Stephen Lundin will discuss how his Fish! philosophy can both boost morale and productivity; the "Bridgeworks" team of Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman will share their insights on marketing to four generations of consumers; Dr. William Eadington will give us the "big picture" of where gambling is headed worldwide; noted futurist Glen Hiemstra will discuss how global trends in technology and society will affect the lottery industry; and cultural anthropologist Dr. Jennifer James will return to the NASPL conference to tell us how people react to these changes and how that will affect our business.

Breakout sessions will feature a wide variety of speakers, formats and topics. We'll hear from experts on the retail industry, problem gambling and effective Web sites; learn about lottery history, how to optimize our product mix and how to evaluate the success of our advertising; discuss the new challenges lotteries are being asked to undertake, how lotteries have responded to radical organizational change and how to best respond to a crisis; and much, much more.

Make your plans now to attend NASPL '05 in Minneapolis, September 14-16, 2005.

Tom Shaheen
NASPL President & CEO New Mexico Lottery

100 Lotterywest Shopfits!

PERTH, Western Australia (April 2005) -- On Friday March 4, Lotterywest celebrated the one hundredth retail outlet to adopt its new retail image.

The new retail image is a key part of the extensive re-branding for what used to be known as the Lotteries Commission.

In its place, Lotterywest, with its bright yellow and gold colours communicates a strong, cheerful and uniquely Western Australian personality.

A little over a year after the first shopfit was unveiled, Lotterywest has become one of the most recognised high street brands in Western Australia.

And for the 100 small businesses which sell Lotterywest games the new shopfit has helped them stand out in an ever more cluttered retail environment.

The WA designed and built shopfits include innovative design features such as new ergonomic mobile Player’s Benches and a new Scratch ‘n’ Win ticket dispenser.

By the end of 2005 over 230 retail outlets will have implemented the Lotterywest shopfit.

SOURCE: Lotterywest.

Hoosier Lottery Welcomes Three New Commissioners

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, USA (April 18, 2005) – The Hoosier Lottery would like to welcome Jean Northenor, Todd Stuart and Paul Thrift as the newest members of the Indiana State Lottery Commission. They will join current commissioners Richard Darko and Michael Gouloff to round out the five commission seats. Northenor will serve as the Chairwoman of the Commission.

"We are looking forward to the addition of these distinguished and experienced professionals to the Lottery Commission," said Hoosier Lottery Executive Director, Esther Schneider. "Their valuable input will be especially beneficial as we integrate a more businesslike approach in our day-to-day operations."

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The new commissioners will bring a variety of talent and experience to the Lottery Commission. The following is a brief bio for each new commissioner:

D. Jean Northenor -- Retired, Former Bank Executive, Lake City Bank
Northernor spent several years as an executive and board member for Lake City Bank in Warsaw. Prior to that, Northenor served two terms as the Kosciusko County Auditor. She continues to be very active in the community and currently serves as a board member for several organizations including the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the Bank Marketing Association to name a few. Northenor has prior experience serving as part of a state commission as the first female commissioner for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Todd Stuart -- Vice President, Stuart’s Moving and Storage Inc.
Stuart graduated from Bishop Chatard High School and later attended Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis. Stuart has spent nearly two decades at Stuart’s Moving & Storage, Inc. and now serves as Vice President for the 68-year old family-owned business. Stuart also sits on the current Board of Directors for the National Bank of Indianapolis. In the past, Stuart has been a member of several other boards including Brightpoint, Inc., Bankers National Life Insurance, the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.

Paul Thrift -- President, Thompson-Thrift Construction
Founded in 1986, Thompson Thrift Construction specializes in commercial and retail contracting as well as real estate development. The company employs more than 100 workers and has headquarters in both Terre Haute and Carmel. Thompson Thrift has recently been recognized for excellence from both the local and statewide business communities. In 1998, the company was recognized by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce as their "Small Business of the Year" and later as the "Fastest Growing Business of the Year" in 2003. The company was also recognized by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as last year’s "Small Business of the Year".
In addition to his professional and family life, Thrift finds time to serve as a board member for several civic affiliations including: the Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce (Chairman ’04); the Terre Haute Area Economic Development Corporation (Executive Committee); the Indiana Chamber of Commerce; the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, Terre Haute Tomorrow; the Union Hospital Foundation; the ISU Foundation; and the Associated Builders and Contractors. Thrift is also the former board chairman for the American Red Cross of the Wabash Valley.

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"Each member brings their own unique professional expertise that will be very helpful to the Lottery," said Schneider. "Together, we will focus on our mission of maximizing revenue to be returned to our state, while remaining mindful of whom it is we work for – the people of Indiana."

The State Lottery Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor, although no more than three members may be of the same political party. The Commission was created by Indiana law to oversee the operation of the Lottery and serve as a resource group for the director, providing the director with valuable perspectives on the operation of a large marketing enterprise. Each commissioner’s term expires in July. At this time, each commissioner will be eligible for reappointment, except for Gouloff – he will have served for the maximum of two four-year terms.

SOURCE Hoosier Lottery media release.

JCM American Names Tracie Feeley-Graf Marketing Communications Manager

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, USA (April 15, 2005) – JCM American has named Tracie Feeley-Graf Marketing Communications Manager. In her position, Feeley-Graf will oversee JCM’s marketing efforts for gaming, vending and other business initiatives.

Tracie Feeley-Graf

Feeley-Graf brings an extensive background in gaming and marketing to JCM. Prior to coming to JCM, she was Director of Advertising for Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas. She has also served as Advertising Director for Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and as Marketing Manager for Excalibur Hotel/Casino. She has also held positions as Account Manager for R&R Partners and as Assistant Account Manager at Stations Casinos. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

JCM Vice President of Marketing Tom Nieman said, "Tracie has the perfect blend of gaming and business marketing to spearhead JCM’s marketing efforts on our many fronts. We are thrilled to have her as part of our team."

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About JCM

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

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

Lottery Raises More Than $291 Million for Education; $59.8Million Raised for the Quarter Ending March 31; Cash 4 Drawings Begin Today

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, USA (April 18, 2005) -- The Tennessee Education Lottery will transfer $59.8 million to the Tennessee Lottery for Education fund this week for the third quarter of its 2004-05 fiscal year, bringing the total amount generated since inception to more than $291 million.

"We continue stay on track to provide scholarships for all eligible students, as well as create additional dollars for education," said CEO and President Rebecca Paul.

"The excitement continues as we launch the first drawing of our newest game, CASH 4, which will be another terrific way to raise dollars for education."

The first CASH 4 drawing will be held tonight at 6:28 p.m. Central Time, 7:28 p.m. Eastern Time. CASH 4 is the Tennessee Lottery’s newest numbers game. Players select a four-digit number from 0000-9999 and also can select one of 13 ways to play and win. CASH 4 drawings will be held nightly and televised throughout the state on all Lottery television partner stations. Visit www.tnlottery.com for more details about CASH 4.

Additional details about this quarter’s sales include:
Total since inception (1/20/04 - 3/31/05):

• Prizes won: $598.6 million (approx.)
• Commissions paid to retailers: $68 million (approx.)

3rd quarter only (1/01/05-3/31/05):

• Prizes won: $162.3 million (approx.)
• Commissions paid to retailers: $14.8 million (approx.)

SOURCE: The Tennessee Lottery media release.
CONTACT: Gretchen Vanhorn, 615-324-6554 Office, 615-351-6972 Mobile.

Texas Lottery® Warns Houston-Area Residents Latin Lotto Scam On The Rise Again

AUSTIN, Texas, USA (April 14, 2005) - A woman in the Bellaire area of Houston lost $9,800 to two Hispanic females who sold a supposed "winning" Texas Lottery® ticket to her claiming they couldn't redeem the prize because they were not American citizens.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of a grocery store located at Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice.

"The crooks are back and scamming innocent citizens with phony lottery tickets and bogus sob stories about not being able to claim their alleged prizes," said Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Reagan E. Greer. "Houston always seems to get hit hardest and citizens should be on notice that these con artists are out there and waiting to make an easy buck."

Greer said there are several key points to remember when someone approaches attempting to sell a Texas Lottery ticket that allegedly carries a prize.

"Don't believe them if they tell you they can't claim the prize because they are from another country," Greer said. "You don't have to be a U.S. citizen to claim a prize. Also, never believe them when they tell you they need cash to claim a Lottery prize. You never have to pay money to claim a Lottery prize. Get away from the con artists as quickly as you can, don't give them money, and don't get into a car with them."

The perpetrators often try to have their victim drive them to a bank.

The scam is usually perpetrated by at least three people and targets elderly Hispanics. The incident in Bellaire may have included four people, according local law enforcement.

Con artists look for victims in the parking lots of a mall, a grocery store or a so-called "big-box" store with a high volume of traffic.

"If you suspect that you or someone you know has been approached by these scam artists, call the police immediately and warn those around you,' Greer said. "If a stranger's story sounds too good to be true, it's because it is. For those people interested in having a Texas Lottery ticket, the place to get one is from an authorized retailer, not someone on the street with a sad-sack story who says they need money right then and there."

For more information about the Latin Lotto Scam, please visit the official Texas Lottery Commission Web site at http://www.txlottery.org

The Texas Lottery Commission supports public education by contributing to the Foundation School Fund.

SOURCE: Texas Lottery Commission Press Release.
CONTACT: Leticia Vásquez, 512-344-5208 or Media Relations, 512-344-5131.

Remaining Prizes Served Up Fast And Easy At Missouri Lottery's Web Site

MISSOURI, USA (April 16, 2005) -- Scratchers players now have an easier way to view and compare remaining prize information for Missouri Lottery Scratchers games at www.Molottery.com.

Now on one list, players can compare the remaining prizes in the top four prize levels of each game, along with the total cash prizes remaining for that game, with all other games that are currently selling in retail locations. For a more detailed comparison of this information, players also can chose to sort the list by game name, game number, start date or ticket price.

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"We’ve taken the information and presented it in a new way," said Gary Gonder, the lottery's Director of Communications.

"Now players can see in an instant, which games have just started selling, are no longer being distributed to retailers or are nearing their expiration date.

"Since as many as 30 to 40 games can be selling at one time, a Scratchers player who prefers to play $5 games, for example, can sort the list by ticket price. Once the page reloads, the list will be reorganized with all $5 games listed together for an easy comparison," Gonder said.

By clicking on the game names in this list, players are directed to a more detailed page about that specific game. Information on this page includes all prize levels listed for that game and corresponding remaining prize information, total cash prizes won and remaining for that game, how to play instructions, a graphic of the game ticket and average chances of winning a prize in that specific game. As prizes are claimed for each game-which for most of the newer games is almost daily-each page will show the day and time the information for that game was last updated at the bottom-left corner of the page.

"Among other state lottery Web sites, this is one of the most comprehensive lists available to Scratchers players," Gonder said. "We want to keep our players as informed as possible, and we feel the Web is an excellent way to do that."

SOURCE: Missouri Lottery media release.

Michigan Lottery's Raceway Riches
Lottery Brings NASCAR's Matt Kenseth to Great Lakes Crossing to Launch "Raceway Riches"

LANSING, Michigan, USA (April 18, 2005) -- Everybody start your engines! The Michigan Lottery is bringing Matt Kenseth, NASCAR’s 2003 Winston Cup Champion, to Great Lakes Crossing shopping center Wednesday, April 27 to help launch the new Raceway Riches instant game. Kenseth will greet fans at 5 p.m. and officiate over six indoor races around the mall’s food court from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Raceway Riches, which goes on sale April 25, features five instant tickets bearing the likenesses of NASCAR drivers Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson.

The April 27 event at Great Lakes Crossing is called the Checkered Flag Challenge and 20 lucky metro Detroiters will win a chance to race against local media celebrities on Razor "Straight Blade" Big Wheel Racers® with Kenseth waving the checkered flag. To enter the contest, adults 18 years or older may log on to www.shopgreatlakescrossing.com and take a fun NASCAR quiz. In addition to the chance to meet NASCAR’s Kenseth, fans can see Jeff Gordon’s #24 Chevrolet and authentic NASCAR memorabilia.

The 20 winners of the contest, chosen randomly from quiz results, will race in five heats against WXYZ-TV’s Shay Ryan and Vic Faust, WRIF-FM’s Doug Podell, WYCD-FM’s Mike Scott and WCSX-FM’s Steve Kostan. The winner of each heat will be in a sixth and final heat to determine the grand prize winner. The grand prize is a Razor Electric Go-Kart Racer and four VIP tickets to a NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. All contestants will win NASCAR prizes and Michigan Lottery merchandise. Raceway Riches is the Michigan Lottery’s newest $3 instant game. Players can choose from a series of five instant tickets with one of their favorite NASCAR driver’s picture on it. The game’s top prize is $50,000 and there are bonus drawings where players can win a trip to a NASCAR race of their choice and NASCAR licensed merchandise prize packages.

"Our instant games are all about fast fun and excitement and what better connection than to be tied to the thrill and speed of NASCAR," said Michigan Lottery Commissioner Gary Peters. "We are always looking for new and exciting ways to enhance the playing experience and to ultimately generate additional revenue for the state School Aid Fund. We know Michigan players are going to love this new instant game."

For additional information, please visit the Lottery’s web site at www.michigan.gov/lottery.

SOURCE: Michigan Lottery media release.
CONTACT: Andi Brancato, Phone: (517) 335-5648.

Illinois Lottery Launches Record Setting $150 Million Summer Promotion

ILLINOIS (April 21, 2005) -- Robin Leach of 'Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous' to Host Grand Finale of the Largest Promotion in Illinois Lottery History.

At $150 million, this is the largest amount of available prizes of any promotion in Lottery history.

"Road to Riches" will also provide a chance for 20 lucky winners to walk away with a brand additional cash prizes of $25,000 to $1 million through a second-chance drawing.

All second-chance prizes will be awarded during an exciting grand finale event hosted by Robin Leach of the hit TV show "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous" on Sep. 24, 2005 in Chicago.

Visit the Illinois Lottery "Road to Riches" Promotion page for more information: http://www.illinoislottery.com/RoadtoRiches/Index.htm

SOURCE: Illinois Lottery.

GTECH Holdings Corporation Announces Exchange Offer for Senior Notes

WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (April 20, 2005) -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that it has commenced exchange offers for all of its outstanding 4.50% Senior Notes due 2009, and all of its outstanding 5.25% Senior Notes due 2014. Both series of notes were originally issued in November 2004 under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

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Holders of either series of notes may exchange their notes for a new issue of notes pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Terms of the new notes will be substantially identical to the notes of the series being exchanged, except that the transfer restrictions and registration rights applicable to the original notes will not apply to the new notes.

The exchange offers will expire at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, May 18, 2005, unless extended. Tenders of the original notes must be made on or prior to the expiration of the applicable exchange offer, and may be withdrawn at any time on or prior to the expiration of the applicable exchange offer.

Copies of the prospectus and other documents describing the terms of the exchange offers, including the related transmittal materials for use in making tenders, may be obtained from the exchange agent, SunTrust Bank, at 25 Park Place, N.E., 24^th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2900, telephone (404) 588-7266.

GTECH Holdings Corporation, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, provides software, networks, and professional services that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions.
The Company’s core market is the lottery industry, with a growing presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services transaction processing.
For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH’s website at http://www.gtech.com.

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

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