Scientific Games Signs Central Monitoring System Contract with New Mexico Gaming Control Board

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Company has signed a contract to implement and support a Central Monitoring System for the New Mexico Gaming Control Board, an existing customer.  Under the terms of the contract, Scientific Games will provide the Scientific Games SGVideo™ Gaming Central Monitoring System which will monitor and control licensed video gaming terminals, located in five racinos and up to 70 non-profit locations. The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process, has an initial term of four years and may be extended by the Gaming Control Board for up to four additional years.

"We were impressed by the proposed solution from Scientific Games.  We felt that Scientific Games had a real understanding of our goals and initiatives and provided the best overall approach," stated Frank Baca, Acting Executive Director/General Counsel.  "We believe the experience and systems technology from Scientific Games offer the best solution for the State."

"Scientific Games is pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with the New Mexico Gaming Control Board by providing our SGVideo™ Gaming Central Monitoring System," said Brennen Lawrence, Senior Vice President of North American Gaming for Scientific Games. "Scientific Games continues to develop solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers.  This system provides the powerful tools necessary for New Mexico to regulate gaming activity, evaluate financial positions and collect revenue."

About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming and lottery markets.  The Company's portfolio includes instant and draw-based lottery games; electronic gaming machines and game content; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and social, mobile and interactive content and services.  For more information, please visit: www.scientificgames.com.

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