Scientific Games, Golden Casket sign deal

3 May 2007

NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced it has signed a contract to upgrade Golden Casket's existing lottery system and terminals. The project is valued at approximately USD13.8 million in revenue over next five years. Scientific Games will deliver 1,300 Extrema(R) MX full-function lottery terminals, 400 instant-only terminals and upgraded terminal software. The project will also include the integration of Golden Casket's existing SGI-Net instant ticket and ELOS online lottery systems and a range of services including implementation, ongoing maintenance and support.

Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games said, "The Golden Casket project represents the first integration of our SGI-Net and ELOS lottery systems since our purchase of EssNet's lottery business, and is indicative of our seamless integration and attention to customer service. This project will deliver significant operational efficiencies and our next generation Extrema(R) MX terminals will add significant flexibility to Golden Casket's network of over 1,100 retailers. Golden Casket has been a valued customer since 1997, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership to grow online and instant ticket revenues, and return more funds earmarked for good causes to the state of Queensland."

Bill Thorburn, CEO of Golden Casket added, "Golden Casket is pleased to be able to provide the new Extrema(R) MX terminal to its agents and looks forward to working with Scientific Games on this significant integration project."

Golden Casket has been operating in Queensland for 90 years, providing entertaining games of chance. The Corporation markets the well-known brands of Gold Lotto, Oz 7 Lotto, Powerball, Instant Scratch-Its, The Pools and Casket. During 2005-2006, Golden Casket reported annual turnover of AUD838.5 million (USD681.4 million) and returned AUD214.2 million (USD174.1 million) to the Queensland Government. These funds are used to support a variety of community projects which benefit the people of Queensland.

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	Scientific Games, Golden Casket sign deal 3 May 2007 NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced it has signed a contract to upgrade Golden Casket's existing lottery system and terminals. The project is valued at approximately USD13.8 million in revenue over next five years. Scientific Games will deliver 1,300 Extrema(R) MX full-function lottery terminals, 400 instant-only terminals and upgraded terminal software. The project will also include the integration of Golden Casket's existing SGI-Net instant ticket and ELOS online lottery systems and a range of services including implementation, ongoing maintenance and support. Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Games said, "The Golden Casket project represents the first integration of our SGI-Net and ELOS lottery systems since our purchase of EssNet's lottery business, and is indicative of our seamless integration and attention to customer service. This project will deliver significant operational efficiencies and our next generation Extrema(R) MX terminals will add significant flexibility to Golden Casket's network of over 1,100 retailers. Golden Casket has been a valued customer since 1997, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership to grow online and instant ticket revenues, and return more funds earmarked for good causes to the state of Queensland." Bill Thorburn, CEO of Golden Casket added, "Golden Casket is pleased to be able to provide the new Extrema(R) MX terminal to its agents and looks forward to working with Scientific Games on this significant integration project." Golden Casket has been operating in Queensland for 90 years, providing entertaining games of chance. The Corporation markets the well-known brands of Gold Lotto, Oz 7 Lotto, Powerball, Instant Scratch-Its, The Pools and Casket. During 2005-2006, Golden Casket reported annual turnover of AUD838.5 million (USD681.4 million) and returned AUD214.2 million (USD174.1 million) to the Queensland Government. These funds are used to support a variety of community projects which benefit the people of Queensland.