Scientific Games Announces Norsk Tipping Lottery Systems Contract and Additional Contract Extensions

NEW YORK, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced it has been awarded a contract, through a competitive procurement process, for the implementation of a next generation Lottery Central System for pari-mutuel and odds-based numbers games by Norway's state-owned lottery operator, Norsk Tipping.  Under the terms of the contract, Scientific Games will deploy its state-of-the-art Lottery Central System technology and provide ongoing service and maintenance support for the life of the contract.  The contract is anticipated to begin in 2011 and have an expected term of 12 years.  

"Norsk Tipping is a premier lottery that is at the forefront of delivering creative gaming through new technologies," said Michael R. Chambrello, President and CEO of Scientific Games. "This award, which was largely based on technological expertise and quality of service, solidifies our Company's position as a leader in lottery systems development and as a provider of unparalleled customer support.  Furthermore, it demonstrates our continued dedication to the Lottery Systems business."

"Our objective was to select a long-term partner that could build and support a dynamic central system for the most important segment of our business," stated Torbjorn Almlid, CEO of Norsk Tipping.  "We are very excited about the implementation of Scientific Games' next-generation technology that will allow us to enhance our lottery customers' experience and grow our revenues."

Contract Extensions

Scientific Games also announced that the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved its five-year lottery system contract extension starting June 2011.  This extension includes the implementation of Scientific Games' SalesMaker™ program across all retailers.  SalesMaker™ is a sales improvement program and proven merchandising initiative designed by Scientific Games to help retailers make lottery products more visible to consumers by improving merchandising, displays, signage, etc.  As part of this program, all retailers will be provided with 'Lottery InMotion™', which is an innovative flat panel digital display solution. 

Additionally, Scientific Games was approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works for a three-year extension for its Secondary Printing Contracts and as a supplier of Video Lottery Terminals.  Scientific Games has also signed a one-year contract extension to provide instant tickets for the Missouri Lottery.  The contract extension begins July 2010 and is a continuation of the current percentage of sales contract.

"The Maryland and Missouri contract extensions stand as further proof of our superior technology and service and we look forward to creating new and innovative ways to grow their respective lottery revenues and return more to beneficiaries," stated Chambrello. "As an example of this innovation, SalesMaker™ combined with the Lottery InMotion™ solution has proven highly successful and we are confident it will help the Maryland Lottery further its goals for increasing sales at retail."

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is a leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries worldwide, a leading supplier of server-based gaming machines and systems, Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports betting terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands. The Company's customers are in the United States and more than 50 countries. For more information about the Company, please visit our website at http://www.scientificgames.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

In this press release the Company makes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results or strategies and can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "may"," "will," "estimate," "intend," "continue," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "could," "potential," "opportunity," or similar terminology. These statements are based upon management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future results or performance. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in these statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors, including, among other things: competition; material adverse changes in economic and industry conditions; technological change; retention and renewal of existing contracts and entry into new or revised contracts; availability and adequacy of cash flow to satisfy obligations and indebtedness or future needs; protection of intellectual property; security and integrity of software and systems; laws and government regulation, including those relating to gaming licenses, permits and operations; inability to identify, complete and integrate future acquisitions; inability to benefit from, and risks associated with, joint ventures and strategic investments and relationships; inability to complete the proposed sale of the racing and venue management businesses; seasonality; inability to enhance and develop successful gaming concepts; dependence on suppliers and manufacturers; liability for product defects; factors associated with foreign operations; influence of certain stockholders; dependence on key personnel; failure to perform on contracts; resolution of pending or future litigation; labor matters; and stock price volatility. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements is included from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and, except for the Company's ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE Scientific Games Corporation