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GTECH Announces GamePoint(TM) New All-In-One Self-Service Lottery Device Offering Instant and Online Functionality WEST GREENWICH, R.I., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) is pleased to announce GamePoint(TM), the Company's new all-in-one instant and online lottery terminal solution. The innovative GamePoint terminal dispenses both instant and online tickets, combining GTECH's world-leading online expertise and Interlott's instant ticket self-service leadership. GamePoint combines the best of breed online capability of the Altura(R) SST with EDS-Q(TM), the industry's most advanced instant ticket vending technology. The new offering is completely self-contained, providing a secure and player-friendly opportunity for the sale of instant and online lottery products. "We are extremely excited about what GamePoint will bring to the emerging self-service mega trend. It allows lotteries to meet the changing expectations of lottery players and retailers around the world," said GTECH Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David J. Calabro. "The combination of Interlott's instant ticket solution and GTECH's online technology provides lotteries with the most effective, reliable, and customer- friendly solution in the self-service category. GamePoint represents the first of many strategic, value-added solutions to result from the merger of GTECH and Interlott," continued Mr. Calabro. "As its global leadership in instant ticket management and distribution continues, GTECH's vision of integrated player solutions will further contribute to the success of its clients and the satisfaction of lottery players everywhere." GamePoint features the following competitive advantages in the lottery self-service marketplace: -- Simple and Familiar Player Functionality -- Easy to play, with simple push-button instant ticket selections and one-step on-screen instructions for online purchases. -- Instant Ticket Facings That Drive Sales -- Brightly lit push buttons which feature actual ticket facings that are proven to stimulate player interest and drive sales. Online tickets are purchased through the streamlined Altura touch screen. -- Error-Free Dispensing -- GTECH's patented Quad Burster(TM) technology ensures that tickets are dispensed cleanly and effectively. -- Superior Advertising and Sales Promotion -- GamePoint's illuminated back-lit display, host-controlled Starlight LED messaging unit, and more than 4.5 square feet of instant ticket display space all contribute to greater opportunities to promote games, and far exceeds any other product offering in terms of player attractiveness and selling power. "GamePoint extends the product value inherent in Interlott's instant ticket vending success by incorporating online functionality and end-to-end connectivity, allowing lotteries to expand their retail distribution to new locations," Mr. Calabro added. With a market leadership position in the worldwide instant ticket vending space, GTECH is well positioned as a self-service provider with more than 30,000 self-service devices installed around the globe. GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,500 people in 45 countries, provides software, networks, and professional services that power high-performance, transaction processing solutions. The Company's core market is the lottery industry, with a growing presence in commercial gaming technology and financial services transaction processing. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com/. Contact: Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs GTECH Corporation 401-392-7452 DATASOURCE: GTECH Corporation CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent, Public Affairs, GTECH Corporation, +1-401-392-7452 Web site: http://www.gtech.com/

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