• GTECH To Acquire Sports-Betting Solutions Provider Finsoft Limited. Full Story
• INTRALOT Supports the Community of Global Growth Companies and Will Participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which will take place in China. Full Story
• Idaho Lottery Announce Its “Intent to Award” a New, Two-Year Advertising Contract. Full Story
• First Lottery Ticket Sold Fourty Years Ago Today. Full Story
• Launching of LudWin Group. Full Story
• Major Changes Coming to Lottery Ticket Buying in Atlantic Canada. Full Story
• Pacific Lottery Corporation Corporate Update. Full Story
• Illinois Lottery Heats Up The Summer. Full Story
• Wincor Nixdorf at European Lotteries 2007 in Budapest, More than Lottery Solutions. Full Story
• Pollard Banknote Adds Iron Chef America To Licensed Properties Portfolio. Full Story
• New York Lottery Acquires Smartplay Origin™. Full Story

GTECH To Acquire Sports-Betting Solutions Provider Finsoft Limited

ROME, Italy and PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, USA (May 15, 2007) – Lottomatica S.p.A. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Sports Betting Solutions Limited, has entered into an agreement to acquire the outstanding share capital of London-based Finsoft Limited, a leading provider of real-time transaction and information management systems for the commercial sports-betting market. In addition, GTECH will acquire substantially all of the assets of BEG Finsoft d.o.o. Belgrade , an affiliated Finsoft company and the Serbian-based development center for Finsoft's sports-betting operations. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2007, subject to regulatory and certain other closing conditions, including the spin-off of Finsoft's non sports-betting businesses to Finsoft Financial Systems Ltd., a company owned by the existing shareholders of Finsoft.

“As a leading provider of sports-betting solutions, Finsoft has built a reputation of providing its clients with leading-edge solutions enabling them to offer their players a vast variety of bets and game offerings through all channels, utilizing real-time risk management,” said W. Bruce Turner, CEO of Lottomatica S.p.A. and GTECH.

“By acquiring Finsoft, Lottomatica Group is now well-positioned to deliver a complete, integrated sports-betting solution to our customers and prospects, including fixed odds, pari-mutuel, betting exchange, and soft gaming via the internet, telephone, retail, interactive TV, and mobile channels, as well as self-service terminals,” continued Mr. Turner. “Our goal is to become the world's leading provider of sports-betting technology and content to government-sponsored lottery markets and regulated commercial sports-betting markets, offering a full suite of support and management services.”

“Finsoft brings to GTECH an excellent management team with a specific knowledge base and expertise in the sports-betting market, as well as strong client relationships,” said Predrag Popovic, Chief Executive of Finsoft. “We look forward to working with the Lottomatica Group to continue the expansion of our business in the growing sports-betting market, and the opportunity to provide government-regulated lotteries with leading-edge technology. Through our partnership with GTECH, we also look forward to continue serving our existing customer base with a wider product offering.”

The global sports-betting market is a €150 billion industry. Lottomatica Group believes this market is positioned for continued high growth in the foreseeable future, driven by a number of factors such as the demand for sports-betting technology in Europe and Asia, including a number of anticipated international bids in Taiwan and Turkey; the consolidation of technology providers in this particular market; and the desire for fresh content.

Mr. Turner continued, “With Finsoft, we are well-positioned to capture new business and grow market share by leveraging our leadership position in the lottery industry, our government relations experience, global presence, and our technological skills. We also gain a new source of revenue in a high-growth area of the gaming business. All of these factors will enable us to drive incremental, profitable, top-line growth for Lottomatica Group, and drive greater value for our shareholders.”

Finsoft currently employs approximately 145 people in its bookmaking teams in London and Belgrade . GTECH intends to maintain Finsoft's operations in London and Belgrade and its separate brand identity.

Finsoft's unique MarginMaker™ platform runs some of the most successful and fastest-growing companies in the betting industry, such as Singapore Pools, Chisholm Bookmakers, and Boyle Sports. An integration plan has been established in order to assure customers of uninterrupted services and a seamless transition.

Lottomatica is one of the world's largest commercial lottery operators and a market leader in the Italian gaming industry. GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company, providing innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery. GTECH and Lottomatica together create a fully integrated lottery operator and gaming technology solutions provider – a combined company with worldwide scale, considerable financial strength, and industry-leading customer solutions. Lottomatica is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing, media, and financial services group. Lottomatica is publicly traded on the Italian Stock Exchange (LTO), and in 2006, had more than €1.6 billion in revenues and 6,000 employees in over 50 countries when combined with GTECH.

For further information CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs 1-401-392-7452

SOURCE: GTECH press release.

INTRALOT Supports the Community of Global Growth Companies and Will Participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which will take place in China

INTRALOT’s CEO, Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos commented on the benefits of joining GGC Community

ATHENS, Greece (May 15, 2007) -- The World Economic Forum has created the Community of Global Growth Companies to support the next generation of businesses as they navigate the challenges of new geographies, markets, cultures and regulatory systems on their way to becoming the industry leaders of tomorrow. The inaugural Annual Meeting of the New Champions is a great opportunity to bring World Economic Forum members and Global Growth Companies’ top executives together.

INTRALOT, as a member, supports the Community of Global Growth Companies and will participate in the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which will take place in China.

INTRALOT’s CEO, Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos commented on the benefits of joining GGC Community:

The term “New Champion” has been coined to describe new, fast-growing companies on a clear path to becoming global industry leaders within a period of 5-10 years. Can you describe how your company fits this description?

“INTRALOT, with only 15 years of presence in the lottery industry, managed to become the 2nd biggest and based on the last three years’ achievements, the leading supplier of integrated gaming and transaction processing systems and services worldwide. With 40 subsidiaries and 7 business offices and a workforce of 3.600 people, the company has already established its presence in all 5 continents.

INTRALOT is a leading provider of integrated gaming and transaction processing systems, innovative game content and value added services to state licensed gaming organizations. Based on its extensive know how, advanced product development standards and substantial experience in operating lottery games, INTRALOT offers custom-made integrated solutions, which ensure maximum efficiency and absolute security. Being the only supplier with the profound expertise and know-how to provide full range operational services for Fixed Odds Betting, INTRALOT manages the world’s largest sports book, covering bets exceeding US $6 billion worldwide.

Our Group experiences great growth rates, having our revenues doubled during the last three years and earnings before taxes almost tripled. Our market capitalization is currently 2,7 billion $ and our revenues are expected to reach 1,2 billion $ in 2007. These numbers reflect the “right” of INTRALOT to be among the “New Champions” and therefore, be a member of the Global Growth Companies.”

Please follow the link to see the entire interview

http://www.weforum.org/en/events/AnnualMeetingoftheNewChampions/IssuesInDepth/Intralot/index.htm

Idaho Lottery Announce Its “Intent to Award” a New, Two-Year Advertising Contract

BOISE, Idaho, USA (May 16, 2007) -- The Idaho Lottery announced its “Intent to Award” a new, two-year advertising contract to es/drake. ES/Drake of Boise has been the advertising agency of record for the Idaho Lottery since its inception in 1989.

“The Idaho Lottery is well known for its high quality, results-driven advertising campaigns,” stated Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director. “We believe that es/drake can continue to meet all our advertising needs for an affordable cost.”

The new contract begins on July 1, 2007 and will last for a minimum of two years with two, one-year extensions possible. The contract is estimated to be worth approximately $350,000 per year.

An advertising Request for Proposal was issued publicly by the Idaho Lottery Commission on February 21, 2007 to more than 168 advertising companies in Idaho. Respondents seeking the Lottery’s business had until April 13, 2007 to reply.  Each respondent was evaluated on their written response to provide the requested advertising services, their proposed price, and their oral presentation.

“ES/Drake will be integrating a strategic planning group, a promotions team, and interactive web services to our traditional advertising campaigns,” announced Anderson. “Ultimately, we feel they will maximize our advertising goals and strategies to increase our bottom line of benefiting Idaho public schools and buildings.”

"Everyone here is passionate about the Idaho Lottery and the ways in which it benefits Idaho schools,” said Bill Drake, President and CEO of es/drake.  "We look forward to continuing our long-standing relationship and providing services that help the lottery grow."

ES/Drake was founded by Bill Drake in 1978 and currently employs 30 people. The Idaho Lottery is their largest and most visible statewide client. ES/Drake is a full-staffed, integrated marketing and advertising agency serving Idaho and the northwest.

SOURCE: Idaho Lottery (208) 334-2600.

First Lottery Ticket Sold Fourty Years Ago Today

SOUTH AUSTRALIA (May 15, 2007) -- Today marks the 40th Anniversary of the sale of the first lottery ticket in South Australia.

Established to generate funds for South Australia’s hospitals, SA Lotteries commenced selling tickets on Tuesday, 15 May 1967.

Chief Executive June Roache says that, like most other lotteries organisations worldwide, SA Lotteries was established to generate funds for the local community -- a function the organisation continues to carry out today.

Since 1967, SA Lotteries has returned $3.8 billion in prize money, $1.8 billion to South Australia’s hospitals, and since 1987 more than $8 million to recreation and sport.

SA Lotteries’ biggest prize cheque was paid to a northern suburbs couple who won a $23.3 million Powerball prize in August 2003.

SA Lotteries plans to celebrate its significant milestone with two new limited edition games in June:

• the first ever $10 Instant Scratchies ticket; and
• Lucky SA lottery, a traditional style lottery game that offers players the opportunity to turn $5 into $500,000.

SA Lotteries’ network will also be in birthday mode with more than 530 agencies across the State decorating their premises with balloons, streamers and anniversary wrap.

SA Lotteries extends a huge ‘thank you’ to all South Australian players for making possible the past 40 years of prizes to players and profits to hospitals.

Enquiries: Bernadette Tieste, Manager – Corporate Communications, Telephone:  8208 4390.

SOURCE: SA Lotteries press release.

Launching of LudWin Group

PARIS, France (May 18, 2007) -- In an industry where concentration reduces day after day the number of actors and the operators' choices, a new supplier has just been launched: LudWin Group (www.ludwingroup.com).

As leading figures in the gambling sector for over 15 years, Yves Hémard, Christophe Caye, Games Marketing Services (www.gmslottery.com) and the PMC group (www.pmc-sa.com) have pooled their efforts to build a new alternative and offer an innovative approach to operators and supervisory authorities.

The Carrus family, which founded the PMC Group, contributed its history, experience and technology to Yves Hémard's and Christophe Caye's sales and marketing expertise. Active on the gambling market for several generations and behind the creation of France's off-track betting, PMU, as well as the inventor of the "tiercé" and the first systems using bar codes, PMC currently totals over 30,000 installed terminals and manages over 300 racetracks around Europe, with 150 installed systems. With its fine reputation and undeniable expertise, this company has always chosen to manage its independence in order to maintain close, customer-focused service.

LubWin Group's second associated partner, Games Marketing Services, is well known in the field of marketing, development and promotion of new game concepts. Using the traditional games used by State operators and its own know-how acquired over years of experience, Games Marketing Services has considerably boosted its clients' business on stagnating segments.

International Lotteries Equipment, specialised in drawing equipment for the past 20 years with equipment installed in over 100 countries completes LudWin Group's technical offer. LudWin Group therefore offers a complete range of products and services and has the particularity of being the latest arrival on the market while benefiting from extensive, uncontested experience on each of its business segments.

Based in Paris, France, resolutely European, LudWin Group is meant to grow and include other partners, associates or not, who share the same philosophy and the same approach to the world of gambling. Adhering to LudWin Group concept means adhering to its vision of and its approach to the market.

LudWin Group is a responsible company, working with leading partners and offering a complete range of products, solutions and services. LudWin Group offers you:

• Its technical solutions: its range of terminals, central systems and drawing equipment;
• Its strategic marketing approach, its game licenses and concepts, its vision of what efficient organization should be;
• Its services: facilities management, controlling, deposit, distribution, logistics, marketing, etc.

Visit us on our web site www.ludwingroup.com, or contact us via Email: contact@ludwingroup.com or visit us on our booth during the European Lotteries Congress in Budapest from 21st to 25th of May 2007.

Major Changes Coming to Lottery Ticket Buying in Atlantic Canada

MONCTON, New Brunswick, Canada (May 11, 2007) -- The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) today announced it is introducing a series of major changes to lottery ticket buying to better protect customers and their winnings.

The changes follow the recommendations of an external forensic review of ALC's practices by KPMG Forensic Inc. commissioned by the corporation's Board of Directors in April 2007. KPMG Forensic conducted an extensive review of ALC's lottery ticket business - reflecting more than half a million records.

"The KPMG report clearly shows where there are problems and what we need to do to fix them," said Michelle Carinci, President and Chief Executive Officer. "I am sorry these problems took place. As President and CEO, I take responsibility for what happened and for fixing those problems immediately. We will use the KPMG report as a roadmap to better protect our customers."

The changes cover retailer winnings, customer complaints and the corporation's own controls, including:

• Putting all reporting and investigation authority of customer complaints under ALC's Security and Compliance unit;
• Establishing a new customer complaints process that reports issues directly to the Security and Compliance unit - with a Vice President reporting monthly updates to ALC's Board of Directors;
• Creating a special 1-800 line and web-based player protection hotline for customers to report complaints;
• Requiring retailers to collect and retain all tickets validated for a prize payout; Making it mandatory that all winning tickets be signed by the ticket holder before they are validated;
• Ensuring that any single proven case of illegal activity or fraud results in the automatic termination of an ALC-retailer relationship;
• A mandatory cooling off period for paying retailer wins $25,000 and over - to allow for a full investigation of each and every claim;
• Mandating ALC's new Director of Security and Compliance to develop a more structured approach to investigating all winners over $10,000;
• Toughening the rules around the BANKLINE process for claiming wins; and Preparing and releasing to the people an Annual Accountability Report on security and compliance issues - reviewed by an external auditor.

"ALC is putting a new team in place to make sure we take strong action to correct the mistakes of the past," said Ms. Carinci.

In January, ALC's Vice President of Risk Management and Assurance Larry Doherty assumed responsibility for security and compliance. Part of his role is to strengthen and enhance the security and compliance unit. In March, Thomas Bierbach was named ALC's new Director of Security and Compliance.

"Working closely with our management team, KPMG Forensic and others, they started to put in place a number of new measures to protect customers," added Ms. Carinci. "They also have as job one: acting on the KPMG report to clean up the problems that were identified."

ALC also intends to quickly introduce technology to give customers more choice and protection in checking their lottery tickets at retail locations.

Ticket checking machines, which customers can use without handing over their ticket to a retail employee, as well as customer facing screens, are being introduced at retail locations throughout Atlantic Canada.

"It's time to get on with the job at hand, with a plan to start fixing the problems and rebuilding the confidence of customers, all Atlantic Canadians and their governments," said Ms. Carinci.

ALC's Security and Compliance Unit is also referring all retailer win investigation files to the appropriate policing agencies for review, based on the location of the complaint.  These would be the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) or the relevant municipal police force.

ALC will also work with the four Atlantic provinces to consider additional changes to ticket lottery transactions, which may be identified as the result of the operational review launched by the four Atlantic provinces on Tuesday, May 8.

SOURCE: Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC). CONTACT: Paula Dyke, ALC, (506) 867-5550.

Pacific Lottery Corporation Corporate Update

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada (May 10, 2007) - Pacific Lottery Corporation is pleased to provide the following update of its corporate activities.

Appointment

The board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard W. DeVries, as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation effective immediately, sharing the responsibilities of this office with David Aftergood. Mr. DeVries (through his subsidiary corporations) is a substantial shareholder of the Corporation, holding a controlling share position within the Corporation. Mr. DeVries has been a member of the board of directors of the Corporation since April, 2003 and also serves as a director of several other publicly listed corporations on the TSX-Venture Exchange Inc. and one publicly listed corporation on the TSX Exchange. Mr. DeVries brings his many years of business experience, as well as public company experience to the Corporation. Mr. DeVries has a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Bachelor of Law degree and has been an active member of the Alberta Bar since 1978.

Compliance Matters

The Corporation and its board of directors are aware of certain recent events regarding judicial proceedings involving the Corporation's President and Chief Executive Officer, David Aftergood. These events involve legal proceedings personally involving Mr. Aftergood under the Local Authorities Election Act (the "Act") and the pertinent elements of these proceedings arose from events that do not involve the Corporation or the operations of the Corporation in any manner. Mr. Aftergood has been found in violation of Section 148(1)(a) of the Act for supplying a ballot to a person without authority (the "Violation") and has been sentenced to pay a fine of $2,000 and incarceration for 14 days to be served on weekends at his home. The board of directors of the Corporation has been advised that Mr. Aftergood has filed an appeal of the Violation, both in respect of the conviction and the sentence, and has also received a Stay by judicial order of the penalties imposed in respect of the Violation, until the hearing of the appeal, which is expected some time in the fall of 2007.

Pursuant to the Violation, the board of directors have been advised that the TSX-Venture Exchange Inc. has commenced a review of Mr. Aftergood's suitability to be associated with the Corporation as an officer and director and should the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. determine that he is unsuitable in these capacities, he may be required to resign at sometime in the future.

The Corporation's board of directors has closely monitored (and will continue to closely monitor) these proceedings on an ongoing basis until the judicial process respecting this matter is fully concluded. The Corporation's board of directors believes that these proceedings have not had (and are not anticipated to have) any material adverse affect on the business affairs or operations of the Corporation.

In other compliance matters, the Corporation will be holding an Annual and Special Meeting of the Shareholders on June 18th 2007 at 10 AM in Calgary. Mailings of the Information Circular and other necessary documentation will be provided in advance of the meeting as required in the normal course of events. The Corporation will also provide additional information and details on the above and other updates as events warrant.

About Pacific Lottery Corporation

Pacific Lottery Corporation is engaged in the provision of online lottery technology and related professional services for delivery to a growing audience of international customers. Today, the Corporation leads the technical support activities for the on-line lottery system run by the Construction Lottery of the Capital-Hanoi in Vietnam.

For further information, please visit our website at: www.pacificlottery.ca.

SOURCE: Pacific Lottery Corporation.

Illinois Lottery Heats Up The Summer

Launches Biggest Second-Chance Promotion in Lottery History

CHICAGO, Illinois, USA (May 15, 2007) -- The Illinois Lottery has launched a record-setting promotion called “Million Dollar Summer,” with more than $300 million in total available cash prizes.

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A special component of the “Million Dollar Summer” includes offering 16 lucky, second-chance players the opportunity to walk away with at least $50,000 and up to $1 million in cold, hard cash. The Lottery plans to award the $2.5 million in second-chance prizes during a grand finale event to be held in September.

“We’re giving away tons of cash prizes during our ‘Million Dollar Summer’ promotion, so players will feel some real sizzle,” said Illinois Lottery Director of Marketing Sarah Cummins.

Like previous second-chance summer promotions, players must send in $30 worth of

non-winning, qualifying instant tickets from the “Million Dollar Summer” ticket suite and/or Lottery online tickets. Beginning May 22, and running for 16 consecutive weeks, the Lottery will select one weekly winner to qualify for the fabulous grand finale event.

During last summer’s second-chance promotion, “Set For Life,” Christy Davis of Yorkville Ill., won $100,000 every year for the rest of her life in front of a sold-out crowd at Wrigley Field.

"Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God. I don’t believe it,” exclaimed Davis, a 9-1-1 operator, the moment she won the grand prize. “No more overtime for me!”

All qualifying instant tickets are marked with the “Million Dollar Summer” logo in the upper right hand corner. These tickets include: “Go-fer the Green” ($1 ticket), “Summer Splash” ($2 ticket), “Pot of Gold” ($3 ticket), “Hot Spot Summer” ($10 ticket) and “$75 Million Mania” ($20 ticket).

“It’s especially fun for players when the Lottery offers games they already know and love,” said Cummins.

One ticket of note is the “Price is Right” ($5 ticket), which gives players the chance to test their luck playing several games from the popular game show, including “Plinko,” “What’s up for Bid,” “Spin the Wheel,” and “Showcase Showdown.”

All online games (Pick 3, Pick 4, Lotto, Little Lotto, Mega Millions and Pick ‘n Play)

purchased between April 1, 2007 and August 31, 2007 are also eligible for the second chance drawing.

For more information on the Illinois Lottery please visit our Web site at www.illinoislottery.com.

CONTACT: Mia Sissac (312) 255-3073 (office), (312) 636-6303 (cell) or Christine Woolsey (312) 255-3083 (office), (312) 505-5268 (cell)

SOURCE: Illinois Lottery press release.

Wincor Nixdorf at European Lotteries 2007 in Budapest, More than Lottery Solutions

CONSTANCE, Germany (May, 2007) -- The Lottery Solutions team from Wincor Nixdorf will give visitors to European Lotteries 2007 in Budapest from May 21 – 25, 2007, an insight into the overall portfolio of the company, one of the world’s leading vendors of IT solutions for banks and retailers.

This year, the presentation will not focus on Wincor Nixdorf’s innovative lottery terminals.

Instead, the eye-catcher will be numbers that are written large on the rear wall of the stand and provide an understated demonstration of the overall company’s power and performance.

And the figures speak for themselves: 24 of Europe’s 25 largest banks and 17 of the world’s 25 strongest retailing companies are customers of the group. The company employs more than 8,100 people and generated sales of almost 2 billion euros last fiscal year. Wincor Nixdorf is represented in more than 90 countries and has its own subsidiaries in 34. The Lottery unit is also represented in these numbers: a 60 percent share in the German market alone impressively proves the success of the Lottery Solutions Business Unit, which is based in Constance.

“At the EL congress, which is the most important European lottery event for us, we’ll be aiming most of all to talk to customers and visitors. We want to find out early what our customers need, so that in the future we can deliver the right solutions at the right time. That’s why we’re not showcasing ‘finished’ products this time; instead, we’re presenting concepts and visions and mirroring these against the needs of our customers. We want to move a step closer to the future together with our visitors,” says Head of Marketing Markus Sauter. The bar that is integrated in the stand – where barkeeper Mike will serve cocktails with the “perfect mix” – is also intended as an invitation to dialog. A lounge with a pleasant atmosphere enables discussions and presentations in a cozy ambience.

Part of Wincor Nixdorf’s corporate strategy is to ensure that know-how from its core business with banks and retail companies can also be used and developed further for other sectors, such as lottery. Wincor Nixdorf’s concept for the EL congress will highlight this strategy.

European Lotteries 2007 will be held at the Budapest Congress und World Trade Center on the Buda side of Hungary’s capital. The daily opening times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at: www.wincor-nixdorf.com and www.el2007.org

CONTACT: Wincor Nixdorf Lottery Solutions, Markus Sauter (Head of Marketing), Max-Stromeyer-Str. 116, D-78467 Constance, phone +49 (0)7531 94226-31, Email: markus.sauter@wincor-nixdorf.com.

Pollard Banknote Adds Iron Chef America To Licensed Properties Portfolio

WINNIPEG, Canada (May 15, 2007) -- Pollard Banknote is proud to unveil the secret ingredient for lotteries wishing to whet the appetites of their players and retailers.

Pollard Banknote has acquired the rights to Iron Chef America through United Media, an agent representing the Iron Chef brand owned by Fuji Television Network. An adapted version of the original Japanese Iron Chef, Iron Chef America features invited master chefs battling against one of the legendary Iron Chefs. This show draws an average of 6.4 million viewers every week and is one of Food Network’s top-rated shows.

“Iron Chef America’s great success again demonstrates that the passion for cooking transcends age, gender, and socio-economic status,” said Sina Aiello, Director, Licensed Products, Pollard Banknote. “This show appeals to broad demographic segments, making it a very desirable brand to be incorporated into a lottery’s game lineup. When people go about their daily shopping, an instant product related to cooking can strike a chord and definitely stimulate their impulse to purchase.”

In every one-hour episode, each chef must cook a full meal using the theme ingredient. A panel of judges then selects the winner based on who handles the ingredient with the greatest finesse.  With over 60 episodes in the past four years, the production of Iron Chef America’s fifth season is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2007.

“With such an engaging theme and format, Iron Chef America offers almost unlimited inspirations for developing promotional and merchandising support. The marriage between the art of cooking and the art of gaming truly yields a recipe for success for lotteries,” added Aiello.

Pollard Banknote offers a turnkey solution for licensed games, including ticket design and manufacturing, prize structure consultation, merchandise selection and fulfillment, publicity and promotional opportunities, and second chance draw process management (including all customer service, Internet marketing, and post-game analysis).

About Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership

Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership (“Pollard Banknote”) is one of the world’s leading full-service lottery vendors and is a major supplier to North America’s charitable gaming industry. The firm manufactures instant tickets and provides related programming, design, and marketing support. As well, Pollard Banknote manufactures ticket vending machines, pull tab tickets and bingo paper, and supplies lottery management services (including warehousing and distribution). Established in 1907, the firm is owned by the Pollard family and the Pollard Banknote Income Fund and currently serves more than 45 lotteries worldwide, including some of the largest and most respected lotteries in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.

About Pollard Banknote Income Fund

Pollard Banknote Income Fund (TSX: PBL.UN) is an unincorporated, open-end trust which owns 26.7% of Pollard Holdings Limited Partnership, which in turn owns Pollard Banknote Limited Partnership.

About United Media

United Media (UM) is a worldwide licensing and syndication company that focuses on building brand equity around a wide range of creative content. The company recently partnered with Harper Collins on the best-selling publishing property Fancy Nancy. United Media licenses and/or syndicates other properties, including Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, Precious Moments, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Televisa’s “El Chavo,” Mary Engelbreit, Dilbert, Jakers!, Tamagotchi, Doodle Bear, Bug Rangers,  and Jim Benton's "It's Happy Bunny" (Japan Only). United Media is an E.W. Scripps Company.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Gordon Pollard (gpollard@pbl.ca) or John Pollard (jpollard@pbl.ca), Co-Chief Executive Officers, Phone: (204) 474-2323.

SOURCE: Pollard Banknote (www.pollardbanknote.com) press release.

New York Lottery Acquires Smartplay Origin™

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EDGEWATER PARK, New Jersey, USA (May 16, 2007) -- Via competitive bid process, New York Lottery has awarded a contract to New Jersey based Smartplay International, Inc., to provide its Origin digital draw system for use in New York’s Raffle to Riches game.  The acquisition follows a February rental of the system. 

The Origin, purchased by lotteries in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee and Washington State, has been acquired to conduct routine drawing operations and/or raffle events.  With the New York contract, Smartplay is now six for six in domestic bid opportunities for digital draw systems, since product introduction in 03. 

SOURCE: Smartplay International, Inc. CONTACT: Linda Turner, VP Sales +1 609 859 1133, Email: linda@smartplay.com