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Norsk Tipping To Be Exclusive Operators Of VLTs In Norway HAMAR, Norway (August 26, 2005) -- In a legal judgement, the Borgarting Appellate Court has given Norsk Tipping, The Norwegian National Lottery, the exclusive right to operate gaming machines in Norway.
The Norwegian Government decided in 2003 that Norsk Tipping should become the sole operators of VLTs in Norway, due to reasons connected to growing compulsive gambling. There is currently close to 18 000 VLTs in Norway operated by a large number of private operators. The private operators objected to the Governments decision and had instituted legal proceedings against the State and won the first round in the courtroom. But Friday August 26th the Borgarting Appellate Court gave a legal judgement in complete favour of the Norwegian State. "We are confident that Norsk Tipping efficiently will execute the Governments intentions to operate a VLT marked grounded in social responsibility", says Reidar Nordby Jr., President and CEO of Norsk Tipping. In a press-release from the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs it is said that the current VLT market will be phased-out, and that Norsk Tipping from 2006 will be the sole operator of VLTs. SOURCE: Norsk Tipping media release. For more information please contact: Peer J. Svenkerud, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, Ph + 47-91554368. Loto-Québec Launches "Joker", A New Terminal-Based Lottery, Grand Prize: $1 Million MONTRÉAL, Quebec, Canada (August 29, 2005) - Loto-Québec today announced the latest addition to its terminal-based lottery family: Joker. This new lottery will be available through Loto-Québec retailers equipped with a game terminal.
For $1, players get a selection combining one of the five letters in the word J-O-K-E-R and five numbers from 1 to 49. Full details on how to play and the prize structure can be obtained from authorized retailers or by visiting www.loteries.loto-quebec.com. Draws for grand prizes of up to $1 million take place every Thursday at 9:30 P.M. The first draw will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2005. Joker joins Loto-Québec's existing range of popular terminal-based lottery products, which includes Lotto 6/49 and Super 7. To draw attention to the new lottery, a four-week advertising campaign will be launched today. Inspired by the Joker character, the campaign will include two television spots, two newspaper ads and billboard placements in Montréal's metro system. For over 35 years, Loto-Québec has been marketing lotteries and gaming in the province. For the 2004-2005 fiscal year, Loto-Québec's consolidated sales totalled $3.937 billion. It is worth noting that Loto-Québec returns 100% of its earnings to the Government of Québec and the community. Today, Loto-Québec and its subsidiaries employ some 7,000 people. For more information about this dynamic public corporation, go to www.lotoquebec.com
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INTRALOT Signs New Contract with Mifal Hapayis, Israel National Lottery ATHENS, Greece (August 31, 2005) -- Following a tender, Mifal Hapayis, Israel National Lottery signed a contract with INTRALOT S.A., regarding the design, development, supply and maintenance of their new interactive system “E-Pais”. The new “E-Pais System” will provide access to Lottery’s customers, through alternative channels, for participating in On-Line games. The new system will be based on INTRALOT’s innovative platform “B-On”. B-On supports a unique gaming environment for each end user segment, offering players freedom of choice and unlimited access to play anywhere, anytime, any game. The new system will support 5 main games, Chance, 777, Keno, 123 and Lotto, including its variations (Regular, Subscriber, Group) and will support four (4) languages, Hebrew, Russian, Arabic and English. Furthermore, the new “E-Pais” system will interface with the existing systems of Mifal Hapayis (CRM, Data Warehouse, Accounting, Central System) as well as with 3rd party electronic payment providers and network operators.
INTRALOT, taken into consideration every technical and operational requirement of Mifal Hapayis, has provided a technically superior, risk-free and cost-effective solution that will best serve the current and future needs of the Lottery. Mifal Hapayis Chairman of the Board Mr. Shimon Katzenelson said: "Mifal Hapayis is looking forward to enter the interactive era. We hope that adding new sale channels will increase our sales for the benefit of the Israeli community. Mifal Hapayis has confidence in INTRALOT's B-On platform and expect to launch the system by the first quarter of 2006.” INTRALOT S.A. CEO, Mr Constantinos Antonopoulos said: “We are very pleased to have signed this contract with Mifal Hapayis Lotteries, which further strengthens our presence and footprint in the Middle East. With our expertise and advanced technology, we are confident that B-On platform will enable Mifal Hapayis to provide innovative and reliable services to players." About INTRALOT (www.intralot.com) INTRALOT, a public company listed on the ASE, is a leading supplier of integrated gaming and transaction processing systems, innovative game content and value added services to state-licensed gaming organizations worldwide. It’s broad portfolio of products & services, its know-how of Lottery, Betting & Video Lottery operations, its experience in sports games and its leading-edge technology, give INTRALOT a competitive advantage, which contributes directly to customers’ efficiency, profitability and growth. With 33 subsidiaries, 8 business offices and 1,500 people in 32 countries and revenues of € 328,4 million, INTRALOT’s footprint straddles five continents. SOURCE: INTRALOT media release.
Mother Nature Sends Minnesotans a Thank You ST. PAUL, Minn., USA (August 26, 2005) -- Mother Nature has impeccable manners. So, when she wants to thank Minnesotans for the benefits she receives when they play the Minnesota State Lottery, she says it with flowers. Or, to be more specific, she says it with flowers, plants and rocks.
On a section of Highway 169, spelled out in potentilla bushes, honeysuckle and multi-colored rocks, is the enormous phrase, "When you play, nature wins. Thank you." "When traveling to your cabins or campgrounds, you'll be reminded that the forests and lakes you're enjoying are being protected and maintained in part by funds from the Minnesota State Lottery," explained Minnesota State Lottery Executive Director Clint Harris. "And, Mother Nature is grateful." Funded by the Minnesota State Lottery, the "thank you" plantings creatively show Minnesotans where a large portion of the Lottery's contributions to the state are directed -- the environment and natural resources. And since 1990, the Minnesota State Lottery has contributed more than $465 million to state environmental programs.
"This is the first time Mother Nature is directly sending a message to players about the Lottery," continued Harris. "In this case, no one could convey it better." The plantings are located on the east side of the highway, a few miles north of Elk River, Minn. Using hundreds of plants, the phrase is split into three large sections that can be "read," in order, as people travel along the highway. In addition to the plantings, the Minnesota State Lottery plans to run television spots beginning in the late summer or early fall that focus on the same "thank you" theme. SOURCE: Minnesota State Lottery media
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Missouri’s New Instant Game Has Highest Payout, 10 $1 Million Prizes MISSOURI, USA (August 29, 2005) -- Your life could completely change in an instant with the Missouri Lottery’s newest Scratchers game, "$100 Million Cash Spectacular." The new game, which officially goes on sale Sept. 10, has the highest payout in the Lottery’s history and offers 10 top prizes of $1 million. "We think this game will be the best-selling $10 game ever," said Bill Burton, instant game product manager for the Missouri Lottery. "Other states have introduced these ’mega’ games, and they have been very successful. We think it will be a big hit in Missouri, too."
More than 75.14 percent of the $10 game’s sales will be returned to players as prizes. "There are more than $102.5 million in cash prizes in this game alone," Burton said. "It’s the first Scratchers game to offer so many top prizes of $1 million." Burton noted that not only are there a large number of top prizes, but there is also a record number of mid-range prizes. "There are 180,000 prizes between $100 and $500," Burton noted. "The game has more than 4,800 prizes that range from $1,000 to $20,000. Players should be excited about the number of winning experiences they will have with this game." For more information about the Missouri Lottery’s new "$100 Million Cash Spectacular" game, visit the Lottery’s Web site at www.molottery.com. SOURCE: Missouri Lottery media release. Bingo Allocations to Local Jurisdictions Up by More than 11% AUSTIN, Texas, USA (August 26, 2005) -- One hundred and fifty-four local jurisdictions received $2.9 million from the conduct of Charitable Bingo during the 2nd quarter of 2005, an increase of more than 11 percent over the 1st quarter.
Additionally, the Charitable Bingo Operations Division allocated $3.3 million to the state’s General Revenue Fund, which was also up by $342,412 or 11 percent. Allocations are the result of prize fees collected by Charitable Bingo organizations from players winning bingo prizes in April, May and June of this year. Cities and counties that imposed the gross receipt tax on a local-option basis on or before January 1, 1993, receive quarterly payments of up to 2.5 percent of the prizes won by Bingo players in their jurisdictions. A 2.5 percent share of the prize fees also goes to the state, which is directed to a non-dedicated account in the General Revenue Fund. There are 1,293 non-profit organizations conducting Charitable Bingo in Texas. Players won a total of $155.3 million in prizes in the second quarter of 2005, with $76.5 million of that from regular prizes and $40.6 million from Instant Pull Tabs. For more information about Charitable Bingo in Texas, please visit the official Charitable Bingo Web site at http://www.txbingo.org. SOURCE: Texas Lottery Commission Press
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New Lotto Silver+™ Add-On Game Debuts at NASPL’05 IRVING, Texas, USA (September 1, 2005) -- Lotto Silver+ ™, a unique add-on game from Lottery Dynamics LLC that offers Lotto players the historic option to “Supersize”™ their jackpots as well as secondary prizes, will be officially introduced to the industry at the upcoming NASPL’05 Conference and Tradeshow, Sept. 14-16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game is part of Lottery Dynamics suite of programs designed to reverse the downtrend in Lotto sales by creating exciting multi-priced ticket options that give players an opportunity to win better prizes, including significantly higher jackpots. Lotto Silver+™ is expected to provide a much-needed boost in sales for current Lotto games and yield additional profits to lotteries of 30-70 percent annually. At the same time, lotteries do not have to change anything pertaining to their current Lotto game. Lotto Silver+™ is unique in that it offers players who purchase a regular Lotto ticket the option to “Supersize”™ their jackpot and secondary prizes by paying an additional one or two dollars. This feature has never before been available for Lotto players. A player holding a winning Lotto ticket who has also played Lotto Silver+™ could receive 2-6 times the regular Lotto jackpot. These additional prizes are guaranteed by Lottery Dynamics and its strategic partners.
“Our patented Lotto Silver+™ game is the perfect solution for lotteries looking to find ways to significantly build revenues while maintaining the higher profit margins traditionally associated with Lotto and other on-line games,” said Stephan Egli, President of Lottery Dynamics. “It is a completely turn-key, no-risk program that provides what players want: choice at the cash register and greater value for their dollar. When players are given greater value, the result will be an overall increase in consumer satisfaction and sales,” Egli added. “In my years in the industry I have yet to see another product offering that has so much upside with virtually no downside risk,” said Michael Frick, former Deputy Secretary of the Florida Lottery and currently Vice President-Marketing for North America at Lottery Dynamics. “This offering should eliminate ‘no’ from the decision-making process,” Frick added. “From a marketing standpoint, it offers a premium value to current players and carries far less risk than changing a matrix or launching a completely new game. Lotteries don’t have to replace anything with Lotto Silver+™ --- other than declining Lotto sales! Lotto Silver+™ should be of immediate interest to any lottery with a Lotto game and a mission to maximize net government revenues.” While the game offers “player choice and player value”- the foundation of all Lottery Dynamics programs - Lotto Silver+™ also offers choice and value to lotteries. Jurisdictions can set whatever price points they want for their Lotto Silver+™ game and net profits will increase in direct proportion to any increase in sales since Lotto Silver+™ can be offered without any increase in the cost basis of a participating lottery. Increases in profits go directly to the bottom line where they can be used for the many good causes that lotteries support. Lottery Dynamics can be visited at Booth 1 at the Minneapolis Convention Center where over 300 attendees will participate in the Annual Conference and Tradeshow of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. About Lottery Dynamics For additional information, visit www.lotterydynamics.com or email questions to: info@lotterydynamics.com SOURCE: Lottery Dynamics LLC media release.
SACRAMENTO, California (September 1, 2005) --The California State Lottery launched its newest $5 Scratchers game on Monday, August 29, 2005, which gives away a $1 million cash prize to 15 players instantly. Players can also enter their non-winning tickets into a second chance drawing for another chance to win one of five additional $1 million cash prizes. In total, twenty players will become millionaires! Players can purchase the $5 "Next Millionaire" Scratchers ticket at one of the more than 18,000 retailer locations throughout California. The "Next Millionaire" Scratchers game was launched to coincide with the Lottery's 20-year anniversary and to celebrate its Best Year Ever for the fiscal year 2004/2005, in which every record was shattered including more than $3.3 billion in sales, $1.79 billion in prizes paid out, and an astonishing $1.17 billion given to California's public education. For more information, please visit our web site at www.calottery.com. SOURCE: California Lottery media release.
California Lottery Orders Additional Lottery Products from GTECH WEST GREENWICH, Rhode Island, USA (Sept. 1, 2005) -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has received an order from the California Lottery for a variety of lottery products including additional Altura® terminals, Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs), and other self-service lottery solutions.
“GTECH is constantly looking for ways to enhance the performance of our lottery customers, while, at the same time, considering the various needs of retailers and players,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Working together with the California Lottery, we have come up with effective solutions that will not only aid in their retailer network optimization and expansion efforts, but continue to drive lottery sales. “And, as we see the growing retail demand for self-service solutions, the addition of GamePoint will provide California’s retailers with the ability to dispense both traditional instant tickets and online tickets, from a player-friendly, kiosk-style unit,” continued Mr. Turner. Under the contract change order, GTECH will provide the California Lottery with 550 Altura terminals, adding to the 18,500 Alturas already in operation. In addition, 700 Altura LVTs will be installed, providing a powerful, yet, compact platform for retailers requiring a smaller terminal. The Company will also supply 12,500 Express Point® Plus devices, bringing the total to 19,000. The Express Point Plus terminals facilitate convenient player-activated identification of online winning tickets. The Lottery will also receive 1,000 20-bin Expandable Dispensing System Quad Burster™ (EDS-Q) ITVMs, which will be used primarily as replacement machines. Along with the ITVMs, GTECH will provide 150 GamePoint™ terminals, the Company’s new lottery self-service solution, combining the best of the instant ticket vending machine with online self-service capability. Over the next 90 days, the Lottery has agreed to order 200 additional ITVMs or 100 additional GamePoints, or some mix of the two equipment types.
With respect to the contract change order with the California Lottery, GTECH expects to receive approximately $8 million in product sale revenue, and $35 million in service revenue over the life of the existing contract which runs through October 13, 2009. GTECH has provided lottery products and services to the California Lottery since 1986. In its fiscal year which ended June 30, 2005, the Lottery experienced record online and instant-ticket sales of more than $3.3 billion. GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With more than $1.25 billion in annual revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, GTECH provides integrated technology, creative content, and business services to effectively manage and grow today’s evolving gaming markets. In targeted emerging economies, GTECH also leverages its operational presence and infrastructure to supply commercial transaction processing services. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH’s website at http://www.gtech.com. SOURCE: GTECH Holdings Corporation media
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