Scientific Games Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for $300 Million of 6.250% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Scientific Games International, Inc., has extended the expiration date of its offer to exchange up to $300,000,000 principal amount of its 6.250% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the "new notes") which have been registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 for all of its outstanding unregistered 6.250% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the "old notes").  As a result of the extension, the exchange offer is now scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 5, 2013, unless further extended.

The exchange offer was originally set to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on January 29, 2013.  As of January 29, 2013, notes representing approximately $298,500,000 in aggregate principal amount, or 99.5%, of the old notes had been validly tendered and not withdrawn.  Except for the extension of the expiration date, all of the other terms of the exchange offer remain as set forth in the exchange offer prospectus, dated December 28, 2012.

This press release is not an offer to exchange the new notes for the old notes or the solicitation of an offer to exchange, which we are making only through the exchange offer prospectus.

Combination Will Create a Global Gaming Company with a Broad Portfolio of Products and Services for the Lottery and Gaming Industries Company to Deliver Innovative Content, World-Class Technology and Industry-Leading Services Transaction Expected to be Immediately Accretive to Scientific Games' EPS and Free Cash Flow

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) and WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS) today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Scientific Games has agreed to acquire WMS for $26.00 in cash per common share or approximately $1.5 billion.

The transaction, which was unanimously approved by both the Scientific Games and WMS Boards of Directors, combines two leading companies in the gaming industry to create an organization that will supply an extensive range of products and services to public and private sector lottery and gaming customers throughout the world. Scientific Games is a leader in the supply of lottery instant tickets, lottery and video gaming systems and server-based gaming. WMS is a leader in the supply of gaming machines and interactive gaming content.

"The acquisition of WMS is transformational for Scientific Games, enabling us to offer a complete portfolio of lottery and gaming products and services to both new and existing customers around the world," said A. Lorne Weil, Scientific Games' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We expect to combine our game content, technology, operational capabilities and respective geographic footprints to create an enterprise poised to capitalize on significant growth opportunities around the globe."

"This combination will diversify Scientific Games' revenue base, expand margins and propel future growth opportunities. Importantly, as we realize efficiencies from our increased size and scope, we should be able to deliver meaningful value to shareholders through the deal's immediate earnings per share accretion, significantly improved free cash flow and anticipated synergies," said Jeffrey S. Lipkin, Scientific Games' Chief Financial Officer.

"The combination of Scientific Games and WMS yields tremendous benefits to our customers, shareholders and employees," said Brian R. Gamache, WMS' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We view this transaction as the next logical and strategic step in offering continued innovation in gaming. Shareholders will enjoy a meaningful premium for their shares and employees will have expanded career opportunities as part of a larger, broader and more diverse organization. We are delighted with this transaction and look forward to working with our new colleagues at Scientific Games.".

Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract by the Iowa Lottery

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 29, 2013 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (Pollard Banknote) is pleased to announce that it has recently been awarded a one‐year contract by the Iowa Lottery for instant ticket printing and related services. This agreement commenced on January 1, 2013, and includes the option of four additional one‐year extensions. As well, the Iowa Lottery has chosen to extend its contract for the production of pull‐tab tickets with American Games, a Pollard Banknote company, for an additional year.

Working closely with the Iowa Lottery since 1993, Pollard Banknote has helped boost the Lottery’s instant ticket sales by 77% over the past six years. The recent success of games such as Aces High and Holiday Countdown, featuring Pollard Banknote’s patented Scratch FX® process, a high value, eye‐ catching look that replicates the appearance of either foil or holographic foil, has had a considerable impact on the Iowa Lottery’s sales. Overall instant ticket sales have increased more than 14%, from $165.3 million in 2011 to $188.8 million in 2012.

The unwavering success of this long‐standing partnership is further demonstrated by two of the Iowa Lottery’s top‐performing products – Crossword and Bingo – both of which are produced using Pollard Banknote’s proven complex game programming expertise and translucent marking system. In 2012, Crossword and Bingo games accounted for a combined 34% of the Iowa Lottery’s instant ticket sales.

“Pollard Banknote is eager to take this opportunity to expand our role with the Iowa Lottery,” said Doug Pollard, Co‐Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote. “Given Iowa’s remarkable sales growth in recent years introducing products like our patented Scratch FX®, we are confident that our innovations – including the upcoming launch of the Pollard PlayBook® – will continue to be a tool used to reach new players in the Iowa market.”

"We have forged a strong connection with Pollard Banknote through the years, both in our instant‐ scratch and pull‐tab ticket businesses,” said Terry Rich, CEO of the Iowa Lottery Authority. ”Pollard’s support and innovation have helped us achieve back‐to‐back record years of scratch ticket sales and we are pleased we can continue this relationship with the goal of providing more revenues for the citizens of Iowa.”

Since 1985, the Iowa Lottery has raised more than $1.4 billion for state programs that benefit all Iowans. Today, lottery proceeds in Iowa have three main purposes: They provide support for veterans, help for a variety of significant projects through the state General Fund, and backing for the Vision Iowa program, which was implemented to create tourism destinations and community attractions in the state and build and repair schools..

LOTTOMATICA Group Creates a Single, Unified Leadership and Business Structure to Drive its Futrue Growth

ROME, ITALY and PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (US) – January 24, 2013 – Lottomatica Group S.p.A. today announced a plan to further integrate its businesses on a global basis and change the company name to GTECH S.p.A.  These changes are aimed at supporting growth, improving efficiency and enhancing profitability across operations, stepping up the pace of internationalization of the Group to better capture its full potential.

The Group will be operated under a unified, customer-facing organization structure aligned around three global geographic regions supported by a central products and services structure. Currently, the Group is organized into separate business units focused on their respective products, services, geographies, and market segments. The plan will be progressively implemented and executed within the current year.

To help communicate the vision and support the Group’s worldwide growth strategy, the Lottomatica parent company will take advantage of one of the most recognized and valued global brands in the gaming industry and be known as GTECH. The Board of Directors today made known its intention to propose to Shareholders the change of the company name to GTECH S.p.A. subject to the completion of required inquiries and evaluations. The Lottomatica and SPIELO brands will be retained as important and prominent offerings in the markets and segments they serve.

In making the announcement, Lottomatica Group Chairman Lorenzo Pellicioli said, “What we have achieved since the acquisition of GTECH is the creation of a global vehicle to address opportunities across the entire gaming continuum. With the steps we are announcing today, the Group evolves into a fully-unified business entity to accomplish these goals above and beyond the top-line synergies we have already achieved.”

Lottomatica Group CEO Marco Sala added that, “Over the past few years, we have undertaken a number of key integration activities. Our customers originally operating in single business segments have gradually migrated toward integrated product portfolios. With the realignment of our organization, we are taking the final steps to effectively deliver comprehensive solutions meeting the evolving requirements of our customers and strengthening our position as the world’s premier solutions provider to the regulated gaming industry.”

Mr. Sala continued, “By creating a single leadership structure, our key managers will be closer to our customers and opportunities, and will also benefit from a streamlined decision-making process. In addition, we also expect synergies to be achieved over time.”

The leadership teams from the various business units have agreed to take on new roles within the organization, which will ensure the continuity of the Group’s plan to deliver on its growth strategy.

The new organization will be centered on three regions: the Americas, International, and Italy. The regions will be led by Jaymin Patel, Walter Bugno, and Fabio Cairoli, respectively. Each region will be responsible for sales and business development for the Company’s entire portfolio of products and services, as well as operations and account management with central client services for lotteries, gaming machines, sports betting, and interactive.

The regions will be supported by a central product and services organization that will be led by Renato Ascoli. This unit will be responsible for product development and marketing, manufacturing, and delivery for all product lines. 

In conclusion Mr. Sala said, “The leadership team that has been delivering consistent growth and improved shareholder value has embraced the new organizational structure and has begun implementing it. I expect the transition to happen seamlessly and am confident that we will continue and improve upon our success in the years ahead.”

The Group’s segment reporting will continue to follow the existing format until the organizational realignment has been fully implemented.  Pro forma historical series will be provided to facilitate comparison.

Michigan Lottery issues RFP for iLottery Services

LANSING, January 8, 2013 –The Michigan Bureau of State Lottery is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to offer its existing games through digital distribution channels such as web and mobile. Digital distribution of lottery games, also known as iLottery, will deliver increased revenue to the School Aid Fund by engaging new players in a secure and highly responsible manner.

Interested parties are invited to submit proposals by February 19, 2013 in response to the RFP.  The RFP, which includes details and a specific timetable, is available at www.milotteryconnect.com

JCM Global Names Exemplary Latin American Sales Professional As Company’s New Sales Manager For Latin America

LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2013) – JCM Global, the proven leader in currency validation solutions, has appointed Eduardo Rozen to direct JCM’s sales efforts throughout the Latin American region. As Sales Manager of Latin America, Rozen is responsible for the sales, distribution and execution of planned sales programs and general business initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean.

In addtion to sales efforts, Rozen will be a key figure in managing a sales lifecycle and recommending product direction and action, including product pricing and market research.

JCM Vice President of Global Sales Mark Henderson said, “We are thrilled to welcome Eduardo to the JCM Global sales team. His wealth of experience in the region, his varied background, and his exceptional sales and service skills will be tremendous assets to JCM and to our customers across Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Rozen comes to JCM most recently from NCR Corporation, where he served as Channel Sales Manager – Retail & Airline Solutions Caribbean & Latin America. In his role he directed the strategy development, implementation and management for new business, business partner sales, development and marketing.

Previously, Rozen was with Aerolineas Argentinas, serving as General Sales Manager North America, Canada, Mexico, Central America and The Caribbean. In his position he led 14 offices and general sales and cargo agents from North and Central America.

Rozen has also worked with TAM Brazilian Airlines & American Airlines. In 2005 he was awarded the Young Hispanic Leadership Award by the Hispanic Heritage Council of Florida, USA.

Rozen holds a BA in Business Management from Eig Watson University of Miami, Florida, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Universidad de Belgrano Buenos Aires, Argentina. He will be based in JCM’s office in Florida, USA.

Florida Lottery Unveils New Logo and Brand in Honor of its 25th Anniversary

TALLAHASSEE – On Monday, January 7, 2013, the Florida Lottery, one of Florida’s most recognizable brands, unveiled a new logo and brand identity, marking the agency’s 25 years of achievements, innovation, stewardship and winning.

Florida Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell revealed the new logo on a sign at the headquarters building in Tallahassee.  At the event, she also recognized employees who have worked with the Florida Lottery for 25 years and the positive impact the agency has had on the state, namely the $24 billion transferred to education.

The new brand revealed today better reflects the excitement of playing and winning, and is part of a broad strategy to keep the Lottery fresh and dynamic as it moves into the future. By providing more chances to win, the Lottery also continues to create greater funding for education in Florida, including the Bright Futures Scholarship program, which has sent more than 600,000 Florida students to college since its inception.

“While products and services abound, it is time to focus on the innovative and fresh spirit of today’s Lottery,” said O’Connell. “We have taken a thoughtful and thorough approach to this new brand in order to develop an identity that is compelling and expresses the energy and excitement that fuels the brand today.”     

While the identity of the Florida Lottery is changing, the cornerstone of the agency and its commitment to serving the state of Florida will remain steadfast and true. The goal is to generate more awareness and, in turn, more funding for education with a more visible and modern image that will attract a broader population of loyal fans.

“The Florida Lottery is a true success story for the state of Florida,” said Governor Rick Scott. “For 25 years, this agency has consistently provided benefits to our state’s economy and education system.”

Since the Florida Lottery’s first instant Scratch-Off game, MILLIONAIRE, premiered on January 12, 1988, players have embraced the Lottery as an entertaining outlet that gives them a chance to make their dreams come true. Since then, the Florida Lottery has created more than 1,200 millionaires, at a rate of almost two per week, last year alone. More than $37.7 billion has been paid out in prizes. 

Over the past 25 years, the Lottery has also generated more than $24 billion for education in the state. Florida’s community colleges and state universities have received a combined total of more than $6.3 billion since the Lottery’s inception, and Florida’s public schools have received more than $14 billion over the past 25 years.

“We are so proud of our agency’s accomplishments over the past 25 years, but we could not be more excited for what’s to come,” said Lottery Secretary Cynthia O’Connell. “As the Lottery continues to evolve, we are committed to attracting new players, maintaining existing players, rising above the competition, doing business with integrity and upholding our primary mission to fund education. These commitments fortify this agency as one of the most successful lotteries in the nation.”

As the Florida Lottery continues with enthusiasm encourage people to play its games, the agency will also continue to make it a priority to use tickets and signage to encourage players to “Play Responsib

SPIELO INTERNATIONAL 100% Successful in Bids for Canadian VLT Replacement

ROME (Italy), MONCTON (Canada), December 21, 2012 – Lottomatica Group S.p.A. subsidiary SPIELO International Canada ULC (SPIELO International Canada) has announced that it has recently signed a seven-year contract to provide Atlantic Lottery with its INTELLIGEN® Central System for video lottery terminals (VLTs). The contract follows a competitive procurement process, and it may be extended beyond the initial seven-year term, subject to the agreement of the parties.

With the announcement of this contract award, SPIELO International Canada has won all 11 competitive procurements bids in Canada. These procurements formed part of the most recent Canadian VLT replacement cycle, when provinces cyclically refresh their machines and the software that manages their networks (known as Central Systems).

“We are pleased to continue an enduring relationship with Atlantic Lottery, who was our first VLT customers when SPIELO International was founded in Moncton more than twenty years ago,” said Victor Duarte, SPIELO International Canada President and CEO. “Since then, our companies have enjoyed mutual success in providing innovative entertainment to Atlantic Canadians.”

Over the past year, SPIELO International Canada has announced signed contracts with customers representing the following eight provinces for the indicated products and services:

    •    Alberta: VLTs, Central System, and Player Experience Solution
    •    Manitoba: VLTs and Central System
    •    New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island: VLTs and Central System
    •    Quebec: VLTs and Central System
    •    Saskatchewan: VLTs and Central System

Reflecting more than 20 years of proven central system experience, INTELLIGEN offers stable, secure command and control capabilities uniquely tailored to operators of distributed and venue VLT environments. It interoperates with a wide range of VLTs using multiple protocols. INTELLIGEN was the first product to ever receive the Gaming Standards Association™ (GSA™) Game to System® certification as part of the GSA’s Certification Program.

GTECH Corporation Executes Exclusive License and Representation Agreement with Caesars Entertainment Operating Company for Rights to Licensed Content `

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (USA) – (December 20, 2012) – GTECH Corporation announced that it has signed an exclusive, multi-year License and Representation Agreement with Caesars Entertainment Operating Company Inc. (“CEOC”).  In 2008, GTECH executed a four-year License and Representation Agreement to exclusively offer the World Series Of Poker®, Caesars® and Harrah’s® brands to the lottery industry for use with certain lottery games.  GTECH has now finalized a new four-year agreement granting GTECH continuing exclusive rights to offer the Caesars and Harrah’s brands to the lottery industry for use with certain lottery games and adding the Flamingo®, Paris Las Vegas®, Rio®, and Horseshoe® brands to the rights licensed. The rights to the World Series of Poker brand have also been extended under a separate agreement.  CEOC is a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest gaming company.

Alan Eland, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of GTECH North America and President of GTECH Printing Corporation, stated, “GTECH is excited to be associated with the world’s most diversified gaming company. The brands that we’ve chosen to license are synonymous with world-class gaming and, as a result, they resonate extremely well in the lottery industry. Having access to this many casino properties around the world is a great advantage to our customers, and we look forward to developing exciting promotional programs to support instant-ticket sales.” 

These brands will add a tremendous amount of value to instant tickets. Destination resorts present once-in-a-lifetime experiences that lotteries can offer as second chance promotions or instant win prizes. With casino operations in 14 states, Caesars offers lotteries the chance to deliver these experiential prizes both locally, or on a larger level with the properties in resort cities such as Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, and New Orleans.  A portfolio of assets from these brands is available for lotteries to develop recognizable, iconic instant-ticket designs.

NeoGames Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

[Malta – December 20, 2012] NeoGames, the global leader of interactive scratch cards and lottery games has appointed Mr. Ilan Rosen as its new CEO, effective January 1^st, 2013. 

Mr. Rosen brings with him over 10 years of proven track record in finance, management and gaming experience. During the past 3 years Ilan served as CFO and Head of Corporate Affairs at NeoGames.

Prior to joining NeoGames, Mr. Rosen held the position of CFO at Babylon, a leading global provider of language and search solutions leading the company to a successful IPO. This post was followed by additional senior roles in financial management in public traded companies such as Alvarion and One1.

"Mr. Rosen's appointment as CEO of the group comes at a time when the group's founders will focus on their strategic and advisory role in the group." says NeoGames' Board of Directors.

Scientific Games’ Montreal Manufacturing Facility Receives ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Sustainability Practices

ALPHARETTA, GA – December 13, 2012 – Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the International Standards Organization (ISO) has awarded the Company’s Montreal manufacturing facility ISO 14001 certification. Scientific Games’ facilities in Alpharetta, Georgia (USA) and Leeds, England received ISO 14001 certification in June 2012 and January 2011, respectively. ISO 14001 is an environmental management system established by the ISO for the purpose of reducing a company’s impact on the environment with regard to air and water pollution, waste to landfill, and energy usage.

Scientific Games’ ISO 14001 certification drives performance in areas such as waste recycling. It also focuses attention on reducing energy usage, a requirement that is strongly supported by governments around the world as part of ongoing carbon reduction initiatives. The use of water-based and UV inks in Scientific Games’ lottery game manufacturing facilities helps drive an ongoing reduction in solvent usage. These ink products have a much less detrimental effect on air quality compared to solvent-based inks.

“The official ISO 14001 certification signifies that our Montreal manufacturing facility is operated with respect for the environment. It also reinforces that the environment plays a significant role in Scientific Games’ core values in social responsibility,” said Raymond Goudreault, Senior Vice President, Operations for Scientific Games in Montreal. “After months of work and preparation, Scientific Games congratulates the many employees who provided their expertise in achieving this important certification in environmental sustainability.”

Scientific Games’ Montreal manufacturing facility, along with facilities in Alpharetta, Leeds, Vienna and Budapest, has also maintained its ISO 9001 certification.   In addition to the ISO certifications, Scientific Games has other worldwide sustainability-driven certifications. The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification ensures that the printed products used by the Company come from a sustainable, well-managed and ethical source so that deforestation or illegal logging is prevented in natural conservation areas.  

Scientific Games has nine state-of-the-art printing presses in five operational facilities on four continents, including North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The Company has printed over 400 billion instant games for over 120 lottery customers worldwide since 1974.  

INTRALOT Presents the Historic Album: “TYCHE: Lotteries and Games of Chance”

On the occasion of its 20 years anniversary, INTRALOT has published an historic album entitled “TYCHE: Lotteries and Games of Chance through Time”, in collaboration with the Foundation of the Hellenic World. The book addresses the power of Chance in the human spirit through time and was presented to an audience of representatives from the business and political sector at a special ceremony held on December 11th in Athens.

The keynote speaker of the event, Mr. Peter Economides, Brand Strategist, underlined: “Every society needs its heroes. And Greece today needs heroes more than ever before. What INTRALOT has achieved in 20 years makes it a true Greek hero. The challenges in the gaming industry are huge. INTRALOT has what it takes - the balance between left brain and right brain cultures - to invent the future."

On behalf of the Foundation of the Hellenic World, Mr. Dimitris Efraimoglou, CEO of the Foundation, added: “The idea for the creation of this historical album emerged in the context of the impressive and educational 3D recreations of the Ancient Market - the 3D production currently offered to visitors of the Foundation of the Hellenic World at its dome-shaped Tholos Hall. This idea became a reality thanks to the willingness, the know-how and the hard work of the team of our Foundation and, surely, thanks to the support of INTRALOT. What makes this album unique is that the historical information contained therein is inextricably connected with and is shown through these 3D recreations.  At the Foundation of the Hellenic World we process historical information using different means: print publications, internet, 3D representations, virtual reality, and exhibitions. All these become integral parts of a whole that complement each other and together produce cultural products of scientific excellence and high quality. This is how this album was developed, with original texts and imaginative visual documentation, tracking all the aspects of Tyche throughout the centuries.”

Presenting the album, historian and author Ms. Georgia Kalogeropoulou stated: “Tyche was perceived in multiple ways through time but its significance in private, social and political life is a constant. The hope for good luck and prosperity was not just an expression of psychological need, but bore various semantic contents, according to the specific society. Tyche was worshipped as a goddess, was an object of philosophical inquiry, ensured that state positions were fairly allocated and ownership was properly apportioned, protected cities and empires, was the companion in entertainment games and was the dream and the expectation for a brighter future.”

Mr. Constantinos Antonopoulos, CEO of INTRALOT Group, stated: “The gaming sector has a long history and we are proud to be part of it. We have offered to a traditional industry a new dynamic that makes it today one of the most robust sectors of the global economy. INTRALOT is still a young company, only 20 years old. It has the experience and the maturity, but it also retains the enthusiasm of its early years, as it is continuously evolving. In the next decade INTRALOT will be an even more open and flexible company; it will become the hub of a strongly connected network of innovative productive units. All these forces will be consolidated under INTRALOT’s common language, obtaining access to the global market and multiplying the company’s imprint.”

Tyche and Games of Chance are the main subjects of the book volume, which invites readers to an exciting journey through times through an incursion into the role of Chance and games of Chance in people's private and public lives, illustrated with a telling photographic collection of prominent samples of art, monuments and scenes from daily life. Either based on luck, strategy or both, games of chance have always offered to mankind the joy of participation along with the excitement of anticipation and hope for the future.  Games may have changed over the centuries but gaming is inherent to mankind and will always be part of human culture. 

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Receives Nevada Governor’s Certificate of Recognition for Economic Development

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (December 11, 2012) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world’s leading gaming testing laboratory and technical consultancy, has been awarded a State of Nevada Certificate of Recognition by Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. 

Governor Sandoval presented GLI with the Certificate of Recognition in a ceremony during a meeting of the State of Nevada Economic Development Council (EDC). The Governor awarded GLI with the Certificate in recognition of what the award said is GLI’s “innovation and entrepreneurship, which has helped drive economic growth and job creation in Nevada.”

The Chairman of Nevada’s Economic Development Council Glenn Christenson, said, “On behalf of our Board of Directors and the entire community, we congratulate GLI on its decision to expand their investment in Southern Nevada. We look forward to working with the GLI team, wish them continued success and appreciate their contribution to our growing economy.”

“The GLI team is extremely honored to receive this Certificate of Recognition for its extensive economic development efforts in and commitment to Nevada,” said GLI General Counsel and Director of Government Relations Kevin Mullally.  “GLI’s investment is possible because of the courage and vision shown by Governor Sandoval and the members of the Nevada Assembly who supported the effort to welcome private labs.”

“Over the past two years, GLI has worked very closely with the State, the EDC and the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), as the Board transitioned some testing responsibilities to private labs. GLI has invested heavily in infrastructure and staff to facilitate Nevada’s desire to become the jurisdiction of first choice for new technology.  GLI has been able to accomplish this while reducing the industry’s overall testing costs and maintaining or improving upon the current testing times. As a result, GLI’s investments have proven to be very successful, and our team is happy to be an ever-growing part of the Nevada community,” Mullally said.

In 2012, GLI invested nearly $7 million in infrastructure and hiring in its Las Vegas laboratory, adding more than 93 permanent jobs in Nevada. In June 2012, GLI was named a “Registered Independent Testing Laboratory” by the NGCB, and the company has received more than 2,000 submissions for testing since then. The submissions include every type of gaming product, from iGaming to sports book devices and systems, as well as slot products and casino management systems.

GLI has 20 global lab locations. The upgrade of GLI’s 86,000 square foot laboratory in Las Vegas is now home to more than 165 of GLI’s more than 750 employees worldwide.

As of July 1, 2012, the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board Technology Division no longer performs the pre-approval of gambling games, gaming devices, associated equipment, cashless wagering systems, mobile gaming systems, and interactive gaming systems. Pre-approval for all of these devices has moved over to private, independent test labs, such as GLI.

With more than 750 employees, GLI has more capacity than any other lab. GLI serves more than 455 global jurisdictions, more than 130 of which exclusively accept GLI certification letters.

Scientific Games Announces its Consortium Selected for the Greek State Lotteries' Concession

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund declared the consortium in which Scientific Games Global Gaming S.a.R.l, a subsidiary of Scientific Games, is a participant, as the provisional successful bidder in the tender process for a 12-year concession for the exclusive rights to the production, operation, circulation, promotion and management of the Hellenic Lotteries in Greece.

The consortium is principally comprised of OPAP S.A. (ATH: OPAP), Scientific Games and Intralot (ATH: INLOT).

The concession will cover current and future instant lotteries which are conducted using physical tickets, as well as internet sales of physical tickets. Operations under the new concession are subject to various regulatory approvals, including Greek parliamentary approval.

Scientific Games will have a 16.5% equity interest in the consortium and will be responsible for the instant ticket marketing function, with a supply agreement providing for all instant ticket production and game design services. The consortium will pay an upfront payment of €190 million and will be responsible for a monthly fee equal to a percentage of the gross gaming revenues. 

"Scientific Games is proud to be selected as part of the consortium that will manage the Greek government's traditional lotteries and re-launch the instant ticket product.  We view Greece as an important jurisdiction and are confident that implementing the best practices we have successfully used with other lotteries around the world will result in significant incremental revenue for the Greek government. With some of the world's leading lottery companies working together in this initiative, our consortium is well positioned to help the Greek government succeed in its objectives of raising revenue for the Greek state while giving Greeks access to world class lottery products," said A. Lorne Weil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games. 

In 2011, OPAP generated €4.4 billion in total lottery retail sales in Greece, representing approximately €386 in per capita sales, making it the third largest lottery in the world in terms of per capita sales based on data provided by La Fleur's. The instant ticket lottery has been inactive since 2003.

INTRALOT Announces Its Consortium Selected for the Greek State Lotteries’ Concession

The Consortium for the acquisition of the 12-year concession for the exclusive rights to the production, operation, circulation, promotion and management of the Hellenic Lotteries in Greece, today announces its provisional selection as the successful bidder for the concession. Today’s decision of the Hellenic Republic Assets Development Fund (the “Fund”), is subject to various regulatory approvals, including parliamentary approval. 

The Consortium is comprised of companies controlled by OPAP S.A. (ATH: OPAP), Lottomatica Group (MIL: LTO), Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) and Intralot (ATH: INLOT).  

The Consortium, after internal deliberations, offered an upfront payment of €190 million which was accepted by the Fund. In addition, the Consortium guarantees a minimum of €580 million additional payments over the life of the 12 year concession period. Lottomatica decided to exercise its pre-existing option to dilute to one share and transferred its remaining interests to OPAP.