Scientific Games Signs Puerto Rican Contract

NEW YORK – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) announced that it has signed the previously announced online lottery contract with Loteria Electronica de Puerto Rico. The contract is valued at $66.7 million and is for a term of seven years.

The online lottery contract includes the installation of 2000 terminals and a new central system with satellite and radio communication technology. The new system is scheduled to launch on March 15, 2005.

"Puerto Rico is an extremely important new market for Scientific Games' online product," said Scientific Games Chairman and CEO Lorne Weil. "We are confident that Loteria Electronica will benefit from the introduction of our newest instant online games, as well as our dedication to reliable service. We are very excited about the opportunity to partner with the lottery to create substantially more growth for its beneficiaries."

Lcda. Teresita Carrion Geigel, Director of Loteria Electronica said, "We are very pleased to partner with Scientific Games, a company that has proven itself as a leader in the online lottery industry. We are looking forward to seeing the results of putting their innovative new products and services to work for our customers."

In calendar 2003, Loteria Electronica reported $340 million in sales.