Scientific Games signs deal with Nassau OTB

14 Mar 2008

NEW YORK -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that it signed two new contracts with Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation ("Nassau OTB"). The first replaces the existing totalisator services agreement for the provision of wagering systems hardware, software, service, wagering devices and a new digital Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone wagering system. The second provides for the implementation of a new Trackplay(TM) advanced deposit wagering (ADW) website. The two contracts have a term of six years and are expected to generate annual revenue of approximately $2 million.

Under the new totalisator services agreement, Scientific Games will install BetJet(TM) terminals featuring the ClearBet(TM) user interface at Nassau OTB branches and will provide a new APT(TM) Player Tracking and Rewards System. The fully-integrated APT system will allow patrons to access information about their rewards accounts directly from BetJet terminals.

The second contract provides a Trackplay(R) Internet wagering website to compliment the existing OTB-based and telephone/IVR ADW services and offer a full suite of ADW systems through which Nassau OTB will offer secure wagering at the OTB branches, and via telephone and internet. These services will be offered pursuant to all local and state regulatory requirements. Launch of the Internet wagering website http://www.nassauotb.com, the new digital IVR and new APT Player Tracking and Rewards system will occur in the first half of 2008.

"After decades of working with Nassau Regional OTB, it is very gratifying to extend our relationship to include the full spectrum of our ADW and value-added products," said Brooks Pierce, President of Scientific Games Racing. "We are very proud of this partnership and look forward to a long and healthy future with Nassau OTB."

Dino Amoroso, President of Nassau OTB stated, "We are very excited about these upgrades in technology and equipment that will allow us to enhance our patrons wagering experience at virtually every touch point: at the branches, over the phone or over the Internet. NROTB has always strived to offer our customers the very best wagering experience while achieving operational efficiency and we believe that, with these new technologies from Scientific Games, NROTB will serve as the model for future full-service pari-mutuel wagering operations."

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	Scientific Games signs deal with Nassau OTB 14 Mar 2008 NEW YORK -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that it signed two new contracts with Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation ("Nassau OTB"). The first replaces the existing totalisator services agreement for the provision of wagering systems hardware, software, service, wagering devices and a new digital Interactive Voice Response (IVR) telephone wagering system. The second provides for the implementation of a new Trackplay(TM) advanced deposit wagering (ADW) website. The two contracts have a term of six years and are expected to generate annual revenue of approximately $2 million. Under the new totalisator services agreement, Scientific Games will install BetJet(TM) terminals featuring the ClearBet(TM) user interface at Nassau OTB branches and will provide a new APT(TM) Player Tracking and Rewards System. The fully-integrated APT system will allow patrons to access information about their rewards accounts directly from BetJet terminals. The second contract provides a Trackplay(R) Internet wagering website to compliment the existing OTB-based and telephone/IVR ADW services and offer a full suite of ADW systems through which Nassau OTB will offer secure wagering at the OTB branches, and via telephone and internet. These services will be offered pursuant to all local and state regulatory requirements. Launch of the Internet wagering website http://www.nassauotb.com, the new digital IVR and new APT Player Tracking and Rewards system will occur in the first half of 2008. "After decades of working with Nassau Regional OTB, it is very gratifying to extend our relationship to include the full spectrum of our ADW and value-added products," said Brooks Pierce, President of Scientific Games Racing. "We are very proud of this partnership and look forward to a long and healthy future with Nassau OTB." Dino Amoroso, President of Nassau OTB stated, "We are very excited about these upgrades in technology and equipment that will allow us to enhance our patrons wagering experience at virtually every touch point: at the branches, over the phone or over the Internet. NROTB has always strived to offer our customers the very best wagering experience while achieving operational efficiency and we believe that, with these new technologies from Scientific Games, NROTB will serve as the model for future full-service pari-mutuel wagering operations."