PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - (November 17, 2009) – GTECH Printing Corporation (GPC), an industry leading instant-game supplier, announced that it has been selected to provide instant-ticket services to TIPOS, national lottery company, a. s. (TIPOS), a company of which the Slovak Republic represented by the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic is the only shareholder. The 10-year contract commenced earlier this month and is the result of competitive procurement. The contract has unlimited options for extensions.

“Over the next decade, we will partner with TIPOS to provide cutting-edge, innovative games that will excite customers and attract new generations of players,” said Ross Dalton, GTECH Senior Vice President of Printed Products and Licensed Content. “GPC is excited to bring a fresh, new dynamic to TIPOS’ instant-game portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to provide one of Europe’s leading lottery providers with high-quality instant tickets and exceptional customer service.”

“We chose GPC because of its new state-of-the-art printing facility in Florida, its experienced and knowledgeable staff, and its great economic value,” said Peter Kapusta, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of TIPOS. “We look forward to developing new game concepts with GPC in the future.”

Since TIPOS’ inception in 1993, GTECH has provided the Lottery with ongoing services, including the operation and maintenance of central system hardware, software, terminals, telecommunications services, hotline management, retailer training, and data center operations. Together, GTECH and GPC will service TIPOS with a fully-integrated lottery program, customized to meet the unique needs of the Slovakian market and its customers.

GPC is the fastest growing instant-game manufacturing company in the industry. With TIPOS, GPC now has over 40 customers worldwide, half of which are from outside the United States.

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GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With 7,500 people in over 50 countries when combined with Lottomatica Group, GTECH provides innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery to effectively manage and grow today’s evolving gaming markets. GTECH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottomatica Group, one of the world’s largest commercial lottery operators and a market leader in the Italian gaming industry. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH’s website at www.gtech.com.