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LOTTOMATICA LAUNCHES LEVEL I AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPT (ADR) PROGRAM

ROME (ITALY) - September 21, 2007 - Lottomatica S.p.A. announced that the registration statement of the Company's Sponsored Level I American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). As previously announced, Lottomatica's ADRs will trade on the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) Pink Sheet market under the symbol "LTTOY," and the CUSIP number is 545697104. Each ADR will represent one Lottomatica ordinary share.

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This communication does not constitute an offer to purchase, sell, or exchange or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, sell, or exchange any securities. The shares of Lottomatica S.p.A. may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to a valid exemption from registration.

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Lottomatica is one of the world's largest commercial lottery operators and a market leader in the Italian gaming industry. GTECH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottomatica, is a leading gaming technology and services company, providing innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery. GTECH and Lottomatica together create a fully integrated lottery operator and gaming technology solutions provider - a combined company with worldwide scale, considerable financial strength, and industry-leading customer solutions. Lottomatica is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing, media, and financial services group. Lottomatica is publicly traded on the Italian Stock Exchange (LTO), and in 2006, had approximately €1.7 billion in revenues and 5,900 employees in over 45 countries when combined with GTECH.

 

For further information:

  AD HOC Communication Advisors 02/7606741

Mario Pellegatta - Matteo Cidda 335/1415585

This press release and the previous ones are available on the web site: www.adhoccommunication.it

Lottomatica web site: www.gruppolottomatica.it

GTECH contact: Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs 1-401-392-7452

GTECH web site: www.gtech.com