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04.01.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 4, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on January 28, 2005, to shareholders of record on January 14, 2005.

GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,400 people in over 50 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 .



06.01.2005

GTECH NAMES WALTER DESOCIO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CORPORATE SECRETARY

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 6, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that Walter G. DeSocio has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

Reporting to W. Bruce Turner, GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer, DeSocio is responsible for managing and overseeing all legal matters for the Company. As part of these efforts, DeSocio also serves as Corporate Secretary to GTECH's Board of Directors.

“We consider ourselves fortunate to add such a talented, multi-faceted business attorney to our senior management team,” said Mr. Turner. “Walter is a great addition and brings a solid background in corporate governance, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. His proven leadership and extensive legal and business expertise will be important factors in achieving our strategic business objectives.”

DeSocio most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Internap Network Services Corporation, the leading provider of intelligent routing services over the Internet, where he was responsible for the company's corporate administration, human resources, and legal and regulatory activities, and played an instrumental role in the development and execution of Internap's strategic imperatives.

Prior to joining Internap, DeSocio was General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Concert B.V., the multi-billion dollar global communications business owned by AT&T and BT Group. Previous to that, DeSocio was AT&T's Chief Regional Counsel for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with legal responsibility for all of AT&T's international business activity outside of the U.S

DeSocio earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Colgate University , his Juris Doctor from New York Law School , and an LL.M. degree with valedictory honors from Cambridge University ( Corpus Christi College ) in England .


GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,400 people in over 50 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 .



06.01.2005

GTECH TO PROVIDE OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK AT SMITH BARNEY CITIGROUP ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE

WEST GREENWICH, RI - (January 6, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK), a leading information technology provider to government and commercial markets worldwide, will participate in the Smith Barney Citigroup 15 th Annual Entertainment, Media, and Telecommunications Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix.

GTECH President and CEO, W. Bruce Turner, and Senior Vice President and CFO, Jaymin B. Patel, will provide an overview of GTECH's business strategy and outlook to conference participants on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 , at 9:45 a.m. (Mountain Time). This presentation will broadcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/sbcitigro...05/53203193.cfm . The presentation will also be available to download approximately one hour after the live event and will be accessible for 30 days following the conference on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL.



10.01.2005

THOMAS J. CAFFREY, VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY FOR GTECH CORPORATION, HONORED AS A 2005 PREMIER 100 IT LEADER BY IDG’S COMPUTERWORLD

The “Voice of IT Management” Recognizes Caffrey for Creativity and Business Savvy in 6th Annual Awards Program

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 10, 2005) –GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced that Thomas J. Caffrey, Vice President of Global Technology, has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld , the “Voice of IT Management,” as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. The award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems. Honorees, including Caffrey, were selected from nearly 600 nominees, and were named and profiled in the January 3 issue of Computerworld . They will be honored again at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, occurring March 6-8, 2005, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

“Technology performance is critical to our business success at GTECH, and this award clearly demonstrates Tom's ability to lead GTECH through a challenging and ever-changing IT environment,” said David J. Calabro, Chief Operating Officer of GTECH. “Tom's leadership and talent have strengthened our business and positioned us well to meet the demands of a changing market. His dedication to GTECH's success is an important quality that fosters continuous innovation within our organization, which helps us manage our growth more efficiently.”

“As an IT professional, being named to the Premier 100 IT Leaders list is a distinct honor,” said Caffrey. “For GTECH to remain competitive, we must continue to utilize IT to drive our business strategy. This award recognizes and validates the work that is required for IT success in any company.”

“Our Premier 100 list honors those who have kept fighting despite the many obstacles that technology has thrown at them this year,” said Don Tennant, editor in chief of Computerworld . “This group of men and women has proven themselves through all facets of business, including some of the toughest challenges, such as cultural hurdles, language barriers, corporate politics, internal/external communication, and maintaining fresh, creative ideas. They think out of the box and do not cower away from difficult projects; rather, they embrace the struggle while foreseeing the opportunities it can bring in the future.”

Caffrey held various business and technology positions prior to joining GTECH in 1999. At GTECH, he was responsible for creating an Information Technology strategy for all internal IT support, which resulted in the Company's first formalized Information Technology Group. Caffrey has since taken on responsibility in the external customer/operational area, including worldwide telecommunications, technology services, information security, and quality assurance. He has succeeded in creating a telecommunications organization and strategy that is the most competitive in the industry, evidenced by GTECH winning the majority of its most recent lottery procurements and attaining 70 percent worldwide market share. Caffrey continues to lead by example as he guides corporate strategy through the innovative use of technology, making his organization more competitive in the marketplace.

The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/p1002005 . The issue includes several feature articles summarizing the challenges IT Leaders expect to face in the coming year, including motivating staff, avoiding project pitfalls, shoring up network security, and preparing for the rebound.

Other honorees for the Premier 100 list included IT executives from Chrysler/Mercedes-Benz, Federal Express, Bank of New York, and MasterCard International Inc.


About Computerworld

Computerworld , the “Voice of IT Management,” is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of senior IT management. Computerworld 's integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58-edition) global IT media network through its weekly publication, Computerworld.com website, focused conference series and custom research. In the past five years alone, Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence, surpassing its direct competition by an order of magnitude. Recognition includes the 2004 Magazine of the Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and a Jesse H. Neal Award for “Best News Coverage.” In print since 1967, Computerworld is the source for information technology management, with a guaranteed rate base of 180,050, a total print audience of 1,138,000 (IntelliQuest CIMS 2004 Business Influencer Study) and an online audience of over 1 million unique monthly visitors (DoubleClick).

Computerworld is a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's leading technology media, research and events company. A privately held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers, including Bio-IT World , CIO , CSO , Computerworld , GamePro , InfoWorld , Network World and PC World . The company features the largest network of technology-specific websites, with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide, including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO® and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com .

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13.Januar 2005

GTECH RECEIVES SECOND CONSECUTIVE 90-DAY CONTRACT EXTENSION FROM THE COLORADO LOTTERY

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (January 13, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that the Colorado Lottery, pursuant to the provisions of its original contract with GTECH, exercised for the second time its unilateral right to extend GTECH's contract for an additional 90 days. Under this second consecutive 90-day extension, the Company will continue to provide online lottery products and services to the Lottery commencing on January 31, 2005. GTECH's contract with the Colorado Lottery expired on October 31, 2004, however the Lottery, in its sole discretion, granted the Company its first 90-day extension which began November 1, 2004.

Following a competitive procurement in October 2002, the Colorado Lottery selected Scientific Games Corporation as its vendor to provide equipment and services for a new integrated online and instant-ticket lottery system. As with the first 90-day extension, this second contract extension was entered into in order to provide Scientific Games additional time to convert the system beyond the previously-established deadline.

Under the terms of the contract extension, GTECH will continue to provide ongoing services to the Colorado Lottery, including operation and maintenance of the central system hardware and software, terminal maintenance, and hotline management through April 30, 2005.

GTECH has provided online lottery products and services to the Colorado Lottery since 1988. The Company estimates revenues of $2 million over the 90-day contract extension period.




25.Januar 2005

PAGET ALVES APPOINTED TO GTECH'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEST GREENWICH , RI – ( January 25, 2005 ) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced today that Paget L. Alves has been appointed to serve as a director on the Company's Board of Directors. In connection with the appointment, the Company also announced that the size of its Board of Directors has been increased from eight members to nine members. Mr. Alves will be nominated for election to GTECH's Board of Directors at the Company's 2005 Annual Shareholders' Meeting.

“Paget brings more than 20 years of telecommunications industry leadership, and operational, financial, strategic, and public company expertise to GTECH's Board of Directors,” said Robert M. Dewey, Jr., GTECH Board Chairman. “His vast experience and independent perspective will clearly benefit GTECH as we continue to build the Company for the future.”

Over the past several years, Mr. Alves has served in senior leadership capacities for a variety of telecommunications/technology companies including Sprint, PointOne Telecommunications, Centennial Communications, Murata Business Systems, and IBM.

Mr. Alves currently serves as President of Strategic Markets, a business unit of the Sprint Business Solutions division, with responsibility for Sprint's 100 largest business customers, systems integrators, international customers, access and wholesale carriers, and cable ventures.

Mr. Alves holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Cornell Law School .

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11.02.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMED THE BEST IN GAMING INDUSTRY
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (February 11, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its Board of Directors has been named the Top Performing Board of Directors in Gaming by HVS Executive Search, an international executive recruiting and compensation consulting firm specializing in the gaming, lodging, and restaurant/retail industries.

The Board Performance award is presented each year to the Board of Directors in the gaming industry that offers the best value to investors. HVS uses a broad range of criteria to judge the boards of more than 40 gaming companies, including size, makeup, and independence of the board; committee structures and effectiveness; prevalence of interlocks, insider participation, and related transactions; and fundamental commitment to pay-for-performance.

“On behalf of the Board, GTECH is extremely honored to receive this award,” said Robert M. Dewey, Jr., GTECH Board Chairman. “GTECH has been at the forefront of Board independence, well ahead of legislated requirements in this area. Eight of our nine directors and our Chairman position are non-executive independent directors. We firmly believe that good independent corporate governance is essential to properly guiding the future of a public company.”

GTECH received perfect scores in three of the four categories. Other top performers in this year's study included Harrah's Entertainment, Argosy Casinos, Ameristar Casinos, and IGT.




15.02.2005

PATRICIA SCHMIDT JOINS GTECH AS SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BRAND LICENSING
WEST GREENWICH , RI – ( February 15, 2005 ) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced today that Patricia Schmidt has joined GTECH as Senior Director of Brand Licensing. In this role, Ms. Schmidt will work to define and establish GTECH's content strategy for Gaming Solutions. Ms. Schmidt will also leverage new game content across all facets of GTECH's gaming opportunities including online, instant ticket, interactive gaming, video lottery, and commercial gaming.

The licensing of third party brands is an important element of GTECH's Gaming Solutions strategy. Prior to joining GTECH, Ms. Schmidt held the position of Vice President, Licensing and Promotions for Hasbro, Inc., where she was responsible for consumer product strategic planning and licensing for all Hasbro brands.

“Patricia brings a great deal of experience and established relationships to GTECH and its Gaming Solutions team,” said Marc Crisafulli, GTECH Senior Vice President, Gaming Solutions. “Patricia is well-known within the gaming and licensing industries and she is uniquely qualified to further strengthen GTECH's licensing strategy,” Mr. Crisafulli continued.

Ms. Schmidt directly managed Hasbro's global gaming business for the lottery and commercial casino industries focusing on key Hasbro brands and working with a variety of manufacturers in the gaming industry.

Prior to her work at Hasbro, Ms. Schmidt held positions as Director of Promotions, Senior Account Manager, Account Executive, and PR and Sales Promotions Manager for various organizations. Ms. Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Stonehill College in North Easton , Massachusetts , and has attended Executive Development programs at Harvard University .

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17.02.2005

GTECH SELECTED AS LEAD BIDDER TO PROVIDE NEW GAMING SYSTEM AND TERMINALS FOR NEW ZEALAND LOTTERIES COMMISSION
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (February 17, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, has been selected as the lead bidder by New Zealand Lotteries Commission (NZ Lotteries) to begin negotiations for a complete lottery system conversion to include a new integrated online and instant lottery system and new terminals. This decision is the result of a competitive procurement.

“We are extremely pleased and appreciative of this demonstration of support and confidence on the part of our customer,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “GTECH's Enterprise Series solution will allow NZ Lotteries the flexibility to continuously upgrade its lottery system and integrate a broad spectrum of best-in-class, third-party software and hardware solutions to achieve greater performance.”

GTECH has provided lottery equipment and services to NZ Lotteries since 1986. Further details of the award will be disclosed upon the Company's signing of a definitive agreement with NZ Lotteries, which is expected to be finalized by June 2005.




22.02.2005

SVENSKA SPEL TO RECEIVE 2,000 NEW WIDE AREA VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS (VLTs) FROM GTECH SUBSIDIARY SPIELO

Marks First Installation of Spielo's Next-Generation Wide Area VLT
WEST GREENWICH, RI – (February 22, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that AB Svenska Spel amended its existing agreement with GTECH's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spielo Manufacturing ULC, for the provision of 2,000 next-generation wide area video lottery terminals (VLTs). Spielo is a current provider of VLTs to Svenska Spel and GTECH is the video lottery central system provider.

“Spielo has 15 years of experience building reliable VLTs and creating market-driven games,” said GTECH Senior Vice President of Gaming Solutions Marc A. Crisafulli. “This first installation of Spielo's next-generation wide area VLTs will not only help Svenska Spel diversify into other segments in the restaurant market, but will also offer a variety of new concept games that will extend Spielo's game library into new player segments.”

Spielo currently provides Svenska Spel with approximately 5,000 of the 7,000 VLTs already in the field. Under the amended agreement, Spielo will deploy 2,000 new wide area VLTs beginning in September 2005. The new VLTs will replace a portion of the existing machines and also be placed in new locations. With respect to its amended agreement with Svenska Spel, Spielo expects to generate approximately US$22 million for the sale of the new VLTs.



22.02.2005

GTECH TO PROVIDE BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK AT ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS 17TH ANNUAL GROWTH STOCK CONFERENCE

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (February 22, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK), a leading information technology provider to government and commercial markets worldwide, will participate in the Roth Capital Partners 17 th Annual Growth Stock Conference at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa in Dana Point, California.

GTECH's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jaymin B. Patel will provide an overview of the Company's business strategy and outlook to conference participants on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 , at 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). This presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth5/gtk/ . The presentation will also be available to download approximately one hour after the live event and will be accessible for 90 days following the conference on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL.



28.02.2005

GTECH IRELAND NAMED ONE OF THE 50 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN IRELAND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (February 28, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Ireland Operations Ltd., has been named one of the 50 Best Companies to Work for in Ireland by The Great Place to Work Institute of Ireland.

“We are extremely honored to be chosen as one of the best places to work in Ireland ,” said Jacinta Kielty, Account General Manager of GTECH Ireland. “In a great workplace, employees take pleasure in their work, and in the people they work with, in a deep and lasting way. We aim to provide a dynamic and innovative workplace for our employees and an environment that fosters dignity, pride, and satisfaction. Our place on this list is a clear indication from our employees that we are succeeding in our efforts.”

The Best Companies study is a comprehensive annual survey that identifies and recognizes the finest employers and the most satisfied employees in Ireland and throughout the European Union (EU). More than 4,000 Irish organizations are eligible to participate, including private firms, the state sector, and non-profit organizations. Participation in the study involves a two-stage evaluation process using an employee survey and a questionnaire which looks at corporate culture. The survey consists of more than 50 statements that cover credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. This year, over 100 companies with more than 90,000 employees were evaluated. The most important factor in selecting companies for this list is what employees have to say about their workplaces.

“Your organization is one of a group of 50 who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to attitudes and policies that make your organization a great place to work. By promoting best practice in the workplace, you contribute to the development of national competitiveness and help to realize Ireland 's broader economic and social objectives,” said Mr. Michael Martin, TD, Minister for Enterprise , Trade, and Employment.

Other companies named to the list include McDonalds Restaurants of Ireland, GlaxoSmithKline Ireland Commercial, PepsiCo Ireland, Xerox Europe Limited, and Microsoft Ireland .

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02.03.2005

GTECH TO PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE CIBC WORLD MARKETS ANNUAL GAMING, LODGING, LEISURE & TRAVEL SERVICES FORUM

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (March 2, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK), a leading information technology provider to government and commercial markets worldwide, will participate in the CIBC World Markets 14 th Annual Gaming, Lodging, Leisure & Travel Services Forum at the Hotel InterContinental The Barclay in New York City.

GTECH's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jaymin B. Patel, will take part in a panel discussion entitled, “Gaming Technology: A Systems Revolution or Just Another Upgrade?,” on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 11:05 a.m. (EST). Bill Schmitt, Senior Equity Gaming Analyst, will be the moderator of the discussion. The audio portion of the panel discussion will be webcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/cibcwm/ga...05/41104179.cfm . The audio portion of the webcast will also be available to download approximately three hours after the live event and will be accessible for 30 days following the forum on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL



04.03.2005

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SELECTS GTECH AS PREFERRED VENDOR FOR NEW GAMING CENTRAL CONTROL SYSTEM

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (March 4, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has been selected as the preferred vendor by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) for a gaming central control system. The system will monitor and control the gaming machines yet to be installed under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 's gaming initiative. At the program's maturity, it is anticipated that up to 61,000 gaming devices at approximately 14 venues throughout the state will be connected to the central system. The DOR's decision is the result of a competitive procurement involving nine other bidders.

“We could not be more pleased and excited about partnering with the Pennsylvania DOR on a project of this magnitude,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “GTECH's proven Enterprise Series solution will not only provide the DOR with the highest level of quality, security, and reliability, but it will also position slot venues to gain and retain players by facilitating the rapid introduction of compelling games and services.

“Moreover, Enterprise Series supports the introduction of best-in-breed products and services, and accommodates the ever-changing world of IT technologies,” continued Mr. Turner.

Subject to the successful negotiation of a five-year integrated services contract with the DOR, which is likely to be finalized by May of this year, the Company will install GTECH's Enterprise Series ™ Gaming Central Control system and provide maintenance and ongoing services to the DOR. The new system will allow the state regulators to monitor individual slot machines, in real time, to ensure the integrity of slots gaming, and support in-house and wide-area progressive slot machines as approved by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. In addition to using a widely-accepted gaming industry protocol to allow slot machine manufacturers to communicate with the statewide system, GTECH's central system is also capable of supporting additional protocols as they become available. The new system is expected to be operational in early 2006.

GTECH is the current gaming (or video) central system provider to customers in Rhode Island , Oregon , Italy , Sweden , and Alberta and Saskatchewan ( Canada ), and is in the process of implementing new gaming central systems in Atlantic ( Canada ), Oregon , and Jamaica . In addition, GTECH is also installing the first ever multi-state, multi-vendor wide area progressive system for the Video Gaming Group of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).

Although the value of the contract is still subject to negotiation, the Pennsylvania DOR estimates that its annual costs will not exceed $6.3 million once all 14 slot venues are fully operational.




23.03.2005

GTECH’S THIRD TECHNOLOGY CENTER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS CMM LEVEL THREE RATING

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (March 23, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has earned the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Software Capability Maturity Model (CMM ® ) Level 3 rating for its Warsaw Technology Center, located in Warsaw, Poland. The Warsaw Technology Center joins GTECH Technology Centers in Austin , Texas , and Chennai , India as CMM Maturity Level 3 certified for the Company's software engineering practices, representing a major technological milestone for the Company.

“GTECH has solidified its position as the industry leader with this impressive achievement,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “GTECH joins a short list of prestigious global corporations who have successfully reached Level 3 certification in three separate facilities in three geographic locations. The amount of dedication required to embrace this type of process change across organizations and continents is significant.

“Customer service is GTECH's top priority and the CMM Level 3 certification process has resulted in significant improvements to the Company's business efforts,” continued Mr. Turner. “GTECH has realized numerous cost efficiencies, quality improvements, improved employee morale and, most importantly, improved customer satisfaction as a result of our CMM initiative. Without question, these improvements have proven to be a competitive differentiator.”

The SEI ratings are comprised of five maturity levels and are an indication of an organization's commitment to providing an organized and managed approach to software development. GTECH's CMM Level 3 maturity was confirmed through an independent assessment led by the Systems and Software Consortium, Inc. (SSCI), a nonprofit organization of industry, government, and academia focused on helping its members advance the business performance of their systems and software engineering practices.

CMM Level 3 maturity demonstrates that GTECH has implemented and documented a standard process for creating and maintaining software, and reflects GTECH's ability to consistently apply software engineering and management practices across its IT project portfolio. Although it was not necessary for Austin and Chennai to be reassessed for Level 3 maturity, GTECH requested the reassessment to confirm that the Company sustained its maturity level across all Technology Centers while integrating the Warsaw service team into its processes.

Established in 1986 at Carnegie Mellon University , the SEI Capability Maturity Model assists many government agencies and private sector organizations in selecting reliable and high quality suppliers of software products and services.




05.April 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 5, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on April 29, 2005, to shareholders of record on April 15, 2005.

GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and more than 5,400 people in over 50 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 .




06.April 2005

GTECH COMMENTS ON ORGANIZATION CHANGES

WEST GREENWICH , RI – (April 6, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer David J. Calabro has elected to retire from the Company effective May 15, 2005. In making the announcement, GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer W. Bruce Turner said, “Since his arrival over six years ago, Dave has played an important role in helping GTECH to re-gain and maintain its leadership in the lottery industry. His contributions have been significant and much appreciated. We all wish him well in his future endeavors.”

It was also announced that Mr.Turner will assume Mr.Calabro's responsibilities. He continued by saying, “As we drive our growth plan and evolve into a more widely diversified gaming company, our management structure and organizational focus must evolve as well to ensure our success. I look forward to taking on an expanded operational role to continue delivering on our growth objectives.”

Certain statements contained in this press release are forward looking





07.04.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION INVITES YOU TO LISTEN TO ITS FISCAL YEAR 2005 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 7, 2005) – You are invited to listen to GTECH Holdings Corporation's (NYSE: GTK) Fiscal Year 2005 fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call on Thursday, April 14, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) with

W. Bruce Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jaymin B. Patel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Subject: Fiscal Year 2005 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings

Date: Thursday, April 14, 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Where: www.gtech.com

Dial In: +1-612-332-0636

You can listen to this call two ways. It will be broadcast live over the Internet. Go to the Company's website at www.gtech.com , click on “Investors,” then select “Live Broadcast” in the “Conference Calls & Calendar” section. Or, if you do not have Internet access, you may listen to this call by dialing 612-332-0636.

If you are unable to listen to this call live, it will be available on GTECH's website under “Conference Calls & Calendar” in the “Investors” section. Replay of the call will also be available by dialing 320-365-3844, access code 777800, beginning Thursday, April 14, 2005 at noon, through midnight, Friday, April 15, 2005 (Eastern Daylight Time).





08.April 2005

GTECH TO PROVIDE BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK AT SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY 34TH INSTITUTIONAL CONFERENCE

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 8, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK), a leading information technology provider to government and commercial markets worldwide, will participate in the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey 34 th Annual Institutional Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

GTECH's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jaymin B. Patel will provide an overview of the Company's business strategy and outlook to conference participants on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 10:25 a.m. (EDT). This presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/strh13/gtk/ . The presentation will also be available to download approximately one hour after the live event and will be accessible for 90 days following the conference on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL.




14.April 2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES RECORD REVENUES AND EARNINGS FOR FISCAL 2005
Company Provides Update on Recent Developments in Brazil


WEST GREENWICH, RI – ( April 14, 2005 ) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced fourth quarter and year-end earnings for the fiscal year ended February 26, 2005.

“GTECH's fourth quarter and full-year results provide further validation that our business is operationally sound, financially strong, and strategically on track,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “We enjoyed significant growth in total revenues in both the quarter and the year, driven by the continued strength in same store sales and strong product sales. We also met our overall financial goals and objectives, despite the unexpected revenue holdback in Brazil.”

“We are pleased with the strong operating performance of the business in fiscal 2005, despite several challenges,” said GTECH Senior Vice President and CFO Jaymin B. Patel. “The outlook for fiscal 2006 is promising, and we remain excited about the future. Our significant successes in the marketplace over the past 12 months position us well for continued growth, and provide confidence in our ability to achieve our long-term goals of profitability and value creation for our shareholders.”



Operating Results

Revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 were $337.9 million, up 20.9% over revenues of $279.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. Net income was $43.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, down 8.3% from net income of $47.8 million, or $0.36 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Revenues for fiscal 2005 were $1.26 billion, up 19.6% over revenues of $1.05 billion in fiscal 2004. Net income was $196.4 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, up 7.2% over net income of $183.2 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, for the same period last year.

Net income in fiscal 2005 includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $7.0 million, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, associated with the sale of the Company's 50% interest in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware) L.L.C. Net income in fiscal 2004 includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $3.3 million, or approximately $0.03 per diluted share, from the consolidation of the partnership that owns the Company's corporate headquarters in West Greenwich, Rhode Island.

Earnings per share and dividends per share have been restated to reflect the 2-for-1 common stock split effected in the form of a stock dividend, which was distributed on July 30, 2004, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2004.

As required by EITF 04-8, “The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings Per Share,” which became effective in December 2004, diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2004 and 2003 have been restated from $1.42 per share to $1.40 per share and $1.21 per share to $1.11 per share, respectively. EITF 04-8 requires that all 12.7 million shares underlying the Company's 1.75% Convertible Debentures be included in diluted earnings per share computations, if dilutive, regardless of whether the contingency has been met.



Cash Flow and Investments

During fiscal 2005, the Company generated $375.2 million of cash from operations. This cash, along with cash generated by the sale of available-for-sale investment securities, was principally used to fund the Spielo Manufacturing Incorporated, Leeward Islands Lottery Holding Company, Inc. (LILHCo), and BillBird S.A. acquisitions of $200.7 million and to fund $245.6 million of systems, equipment, and other assets relating to contracts. In addition, the Company issued $300 million of Senior Notes during fiscal 2005; repaid the remaining $90.0 million of the Company's 7.87% Senior Notes; repurchased $120.7 million, or 5.3 million shares of the Company's common stock; and paid cash dividends of $39.8 million. At February 26, 2005, the Company had $94.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and $196.8 million of short-term investment securities on hand.

At the end of fiscal 2005, the Company had no borrowings under its $500 million senior revolving credit facility.


Developments in Brazil

The Company has recently received written confirmation of an appellate court decision concerning an appeal of a lower court's order freezing GTECH's Brazilian assets and imposing a 30% withholding of GTECH's fees from Caixa Economica Federal (Caixa) as indemnification for potential future liabilities should a civil suit brought by the Public Ministry prevail. GTECH has aggressively defended against the civil suit which the Company believes is based on outdated and faulty information. The three judge panel that heard the appeal issued a unanimous ruling granting partial relief to GTECH that reverses a substantial portion of the withhold-and-freeze order and discontinues future withholding. At the end of fiscal 2005, the amount withheld by Caixa from GTECH was approximately BRR68 million or US$26 million. The court ordered amounts in excess of BRR40 million should be returned to the Company. As of today, the Company is awaiting the return of withholdings which amount to BRR38 million or US$14 million, representing excess funds held in escrow as of April 8, 2005.

The appellate court decision is subject to appeal by the Federal Attorneys through a motion for clarification. If such a motion is not granted, the next level of appeal is to the Supreme Judicial Court, the highest level appellate court for civil matters.

As background, GTECH's contract with Caixa expires on May 14, 2005. Caixa has announced an aggressive plan to implement a new business model that includes the in-house development of its own central system application, a phased de-installation of GTECH retailer terminals, and the eventual takeover of operations from GTECH. Caixa has conducted four commodities auctions for various products and services and is completing its vendor contracting process.

GTECH elected not to participate in the commodity procurements. Caixa has also publicly expressed its intent to enter into a new contract with GTECH or extend its current contract to assist in the migration process. Negotiations have recently begun.

The Company will issue updates as appropriate with respect to developments on the recent court ruling and contract negotiations.



Financial Outlook

The Company provided guidance for the full year and first quarter of fiscal 2006.

For the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 8% to 10%, reflecting a 5% to 6% increase in same store sales, the net effect of contract wins and the impact of acquisitions, offset by a number of factors, including contractual rate changes and fluctuations in certain foreign exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar. The Company expects product sales in the range of $180 million to $210 million.

GTECH expects service margins of approximately 40% and product margins in the range of 38% to 40%.

The Company expects the full year tax rate to be approximately 35%.

Based upon this outlook, the Company believes that earnings per share will be in the range of $1.53 to $1.58 for fiscal year 2006, excluding the impact of the adoption of SFAS 123R, share-based payment, which may require companies to expense stock options beginning in the third quarter of the Company's current fiscal year. If GTECH were to adopt this new accounting mandate at that time, it believes fully diluted earnings per share would be in the range of $1.50 and $1.55 per share.

For the first quarter of fiscal 2006, ending May 28, 2005, the Company expects service revenues to increase 5% to 7%, versus the first quarter of last year, and product sales in the range of $30 million to $35 million. GTECH expects both service and product margins in the range of 38% to 40%. The Company expects the effective tax rate to be 36% in the first quarter. Based upon this outlook, the Company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $0.33 to $0.36 per share. This compares to the $0.40 per share reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2005, which included a one-time gain associated with the sale of the Company's interest in Harrington Raceway in Delaware. Excluding that gain, recurring earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 were $0.35.

In giving guidance, the Company noted that ongoing developments in Brazil could positively impact both the outlook for the first quarter and full fiscal year. As the situation is fluid, the Company indicated it would not include the potential impact in current guidance until the situation becomes more certain. However, it noted that under certain assumptions, incremental service revenues for the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006 could be in the range of $25 million to $35 million, and incremental earnings per share in the range of $0.07 to $0.12. Those assumptions include:

Receipt of 100% of its Caixa-related service revenues during the fiscal year;
Release of $14 million from the escrow account, including $11 million relating to the fiscal 2005 holdback;
Negotiating a one-year extension with Caixa that would conform to Caixa's public goals to accelerate the de-installation of GTECH terminals; and
Impact of potential incremental (non-Brazil) investments currently being contemplated, in the range of $8 million to $10 million.
In the event that the court order is upheld and the Company receives all monies due by the end of May, $15 million to $20 million in incremental service revenues would occur in the first quarter and the impact to fully diluted earnings per share would be $0.06 to $0.08. The balance would accrue evenly throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. The Company will provide updates as appropriate.



Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights

In the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2005, GTECH reasserted its technology leadership and made significant strategic progress on all sides of the business – Lottery, Gaming Solutions, and Commercial Services.

During the quarter, GTECH was selected by the New Zealand Lottery as the lead bidder for a complete lottery system conversion to include a new integrated online and instant lottery system and new terminals, following a competitive procurement. The Company also signed a two-year contract extension to provide online lottery products and services for the Argentine National Lottery. In addition, GTECH's subsidiary Spielo will provide Sweden 's Svenska Spel with 2,000 next-generation wide area video lottery terminals (VLTs).

Also in the quarter, GTECH further strengthened its corporate leadership and governance with the appointments of Walter DeSocio as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary; and Paget Alves as a new member of its Board of Directors. In addition, GTECH's Board was named the Top Performing Board of Directors in Gaming by HVS Executive Search, an international executive recruiting and compensation consulting firm specializing in the gaming, lodging, and restaurant/retail industries.

During fiscal 2005, GTECH was awarded online lottery contracts in Missouri, Thailand, Mexico, Finland, Switzerland, and Germany (Thuringen). ONCE in Spain ordered a total of 12,000 additional handhelds terminals, adding to the existing base of 7,000 handhelds. Singapore Pools also signed a five-year contract with GTECH for ES Connect ™ and ES Connect ™ B2B. In addition, lottery contracts were extended in Minnesota, Oregon, Colorado, Luxembourg, South Australia, and Turkey.

Also during the fiscal year, customers in Atlantic ( Canada ), Jamaica, and Italy awarded GTECH contracts to supply video lottery (or gaming) central system solutions and related services. In December, the Multi State Lottery Association (MUSL) selected GTECH to supply equipment and service for the first ever multi-vendor, multi-state video lottery Wide Area Progressive (WAP) solution. Spielo was also selected to provide the Oregon Lottery with approximately 2,000 PowerStation 5 ™ VLTs. Shortly after the close of the fiscal year, GTECH was chosen to supply the video central control system by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in a highly competitive procurement process.

GTECH received contracts for Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs) from lotteries in Virginia, Illinois, Washington, and Maine, further validating the Interlott brand. Moreover, the Arizona and New Mexico lotteries extended the Company's ITVM contracts for three years and two years, respectively.

Also in the year, GTECH successfully implemented new online systems for lotteries in Tennessee, Florida, Germany (WestLotto), and Sri Lanka.

In the Commercial Services vertical, GTECH continued to expand its services offerings around the globe. GTECH's subsidiary PolCard exceeded expectations on all fronts, signing on with three new bank customers and three additional national merchant accounts. In the third quarter of the year, GTECH acquired BillBird, a leading bill payment and prepay company in Poland. Since that time, BillBird has increased transactions per retailer 21%, and grown the overall retail base from 1,849 to approximately 6,600 VIA ™ branded retail points-of-presence.

Additionally, GTECH began selling prepaid mobile phone top-ups through lottery terminals in Barbados and in Lithuania. In Trinidad and Tobago, the sale of prepaid mobile phone top-ups and bill payments also commenced.

“GTECH scored major successes across all three vertical markets: Lottery, Gaming Solutions, and Commercial Services, in fiscal 2005,” continued Mr. Turner. “All told, we won a record 32 new contracts, including extensions and re-bids, the total contract revenue value of which is estimated to be between $635 million and $690 million.”

Fiscal 2005 was a year of major strategic progress, as well, with successful acquisitions in all three vertical markets.

“In addition to BillBird, we strengthened our lottery presence in the Caribbean with the acquisition of LILHCo, and our Gaming Solutions strategy took a big leap forward when we entered into an agreement with the Gauselmann Group of Germany to purchase a 50 percent controlling equity interest in Atronic, one of the world's leading video slot machine manufacturers,” said Mr. Turner.





18.04.2005

GTECH TO SUPPLY 2,400 INSTANT TICKET VENDING MACHINES (ITVMs) FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 18, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has received an order for 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machine (ITVM) from Scientific Games Corporation, who will, in turn, lease the ITVMs to the Pennsylvania Lottery and provide ongoing services. The new 24-bin Expandable Dispensing System Quad Burster ™ (EDS-Q) ITVMs are scheduled for delivery beginning in May of this year. The majority of the 2,400 ITVMs will replace machines already in the field with the remainder being placed in new locations. GTECH expects to receive approximately $22 million in revenue from the sale of these machines.

“This ITVM order for the Pennsylvania Lottery, combined with other positive trends in our business, such as our recent gaming central system win in Pennsylvania , is a strong endorsement of our technological capabilities,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

Interlott Technologies, which GTECH acquired in 2003, has provided ITVM products to the Pennsylvania Lottery since 1997 . Under the terms of its contract with the Pennsylvania Lottery, Scientific Games is required to supply and service the EDS-Q machines. This is the second such order from Scientific Games in the last two years. The first order was for 1,050 24-bin EDS-Q machines.

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20.April 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES EXCHANGE OFFER FOR SENIOR NOTES


WEST GREENWICH , RI – (April 20, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that it has commenced exchange offers for all of its outstanding 4.50% Senior Notes due 2009, and all of its outstanding 5.25% Senior Notes due 2014. Both series of notes were originally issued in November 2004 under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Holders of either series of notes may exchange their notes for a new issue of notes pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Terms of the new notes will be substantially identical to the notes of the series being exchanged, except that the transfer restrictions and registration rights applicable to the original notes will not apply to the new notes.

The exchange offers will expire at 5:00 p.m. , Eastern Time, May 18, 2005 , unless extended. Tenders of the original notes must be made on or prior to the expiration of the applicable exchange offer, and may be withdrawn at any time on or prior to the expiration of the applicable exchange offer.

Copies of the prospectus and other documents describing the terms of the exchange offers, including the related transmittal materials for use in making tenders, may be obtained from the exchange agent, SunTrust Bank, at 25 Park Place, N.E. , 24 th Floor, Atlanta , Georgia 30303-2900, telephone (404) 588-7266.

This news release is for informational purposes only, and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities of GTECH Holdings Corporation. The exchange offers are being made only pursuant to the exchange offer documents, including the prospectus and the letter of transmittal that the Company is distributing to holders of the original notes and filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.






26.04.2005

GTECH ACQUIRES OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT RIGHTS OF THE BARBADOS LOTTERY
Company Also Enters Into 18-Year Agreement to Become Exclusive Central System/Services Provider and Lottery Operator for All Online Lotteries in Barbados

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 26, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire the operation and management rights of The Barbados Lottery. GTECH will become the exclusive central system and services supplier to The Barbados Lottery, which is now comprised of the Barbados Olympic Association, the Barbados Cricket Association, the Barbados Turf Club, and the National Sports Council, under an 18-year agreement commencing at the closing, which is expected in May 2005.

“We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to become the exclusive central system and terminals provider for all three online lottery license holders in Barbados,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Under this unique agreement, GTECH will essentially become the sole lottery operator on the island. By leveraging our existing LILHCo central system in Austin, Texas, we are able to offer overall reduced operating costs to The Barbados Lottery and even greater returns for the good causes in Barbados.”

Presently, GTECH is the technology and services provider for the online lottery games operated by the Barbados Olympic Association. In addition, GTECH's subsidiary, Leeward Islands Lottery Holding Company (LILHCo), provides the equipment for the Barbados Cricket Association's online lottery games. The Barbados Turf Club currently operates its online games using another vendor's equipment. Under the terms of the 18-year integrated services agreement, GTECH will migrate the online games of all three entities to GTECH's Enterprise Series ™ solution, to be operated out of Austin, Texas. GTECH will also provide approximately 250 Altura® terminals and an IP-based wireless communications system will be installed as the interface between the retailers and the central system.

GTECH will provide ongoing services to The Barbados Lottery including maintenance of the central system, terminals, and communications network; retailer training; hotline management; and field service. As the lottery operator, GTECH will also be responsible for lottery marketing, including advertising and promotions; draw shows; game portfolio management; and auditing.

With respect to its integrated services agreement with The Barbados Lottery, GTECH expects to generate revenues of approximately $80 million to $100 million over the 18-year term.





27.04.2006

BRUCE ROWE JOINS GTECH AS CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS STRATEGY AND GM OF NEVADA OPERATIONS

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (April 27, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced the appointment of Bruce Rowe as Corporate Vice President of Business Strategy, Gaming Solutions, and General Manager of Nevada Operations. In this role, he will help develop and oversee the long-term strategic direction of GTECH's Gaming Solutions division, and will lead GTECH's global market-requirements process, content development, brand licensing, and product positioning for the government-sponsored and commercial gaming industry. In addition, he will head up GTECH's Nevada operations to strengthen the Company's presence and develop business opportunities in the region.

Prior to joining GTECH, Mr. Rowe was a senior executive with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., for 23 years. While at Harrah's, he was the Corporate Vice President of Slot Operations, Research and Development as well as Corporate Vice President of Information Technology. At that time, Harrah's Entertainment owned, or managed, more than 42,000 slots in the Harrah's, Rio , Harveys, and Showboat brands at 25 locations.

“Bruce knows what makes a successful and profitable gaming and entertainment provider,” said GTECH Senior Vice President of Gaming Solutions Marc Crisafulli. “During his tenure with Harrah's, Bruce directly participated in the openings of 16 domestic and international casino openings. Bruce understands the market, the needs of the players, and the requirements of gaming operators. His years of experience in slots and Information Technology give him an unparalleled view of games, systems, and casino operations.”

After his tenure with Harrah's, Mr. Rowe founded and was President of Renaissance Casino Solutions, Inc., a consulting company located in Las Vegas that provided services to casino operators, slot manufacturers, system providers, and the financial community.

Mr. Rowe holds a bachelor's degree in Technical Theater from American University in Washington , D.C. , and is a member of the International Gaming Advisory Board. He is Vice President of Membership Development for the Gaming Standards Association, a frequent facilitator and panelist at industry events, and a regular contributor to industry publications.




28.04.2005

GTECH NAMES JOSEPH NADAN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

WEST GREENWICH , RI – (April 28, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that Joseph S. Nadan, Ph.D. has joined the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Reporting to W. Bruce Turner, GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nadan is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of technology for the Company. “The success of our business is based on the most efficient use of technology, and we are fortunate to be adding such an experienced technologist to our senior management team,” said Mr. Turner. “Joe has an extensive background in electrical and computer engineering and is a proven leader. His business expertise and technological savvy will be important factors in achieving our strategy for growth as we expand into new markets and meet new challenges.”

Most recently, Dr. Nadan served as Chief Technology Officer of Emerging Technology Research at American International Group (AIG), the world's leading international insurance and financial services organization, with operations in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. Dr. Nadan also served as Chief Technology Officer at AIG Technologies (AIGT), a member company of AIG. In these roles, he was primarily responsible for the strategic planning of technology at AIGT data centers.

Prior to AIG, Dr. Nadan held various senior management positions at Market Data Corporation (MDC) a Cantor Fitzgerald spin-off in Rye Brook , N.Y. While at MDC, he helped the company become a leading provider of broker-support and real-time electronic-trading systems to the worldwide financial services community.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Nadan served as Group Director, U.S. Consumer Electronics Research and Development, for Philips Electronics, where he managed U.S.-based N.V. Philips research and development of commercial prototypes of consumer electronic products.

Dr. Nadan earned his undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the City College of New York, where he later served as a tenured Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and the Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering . He also completed the Executive MBA program at Columbia University , majoring in strategic planning with an emphasis on consumer behavior in accepting new electronic technologies.




04.05.2005

LOUISIANA SELECTS GTECH AS PREFERRED VENDOR FOR VIDEO GAMING MONITORING SYSTEM

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (May 4, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has been selected as the preferred vendor to provide a video gaming monitoring system and site controllers for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C) video gaming program. This decision follows a competitive procurement involving four other bidders.

“GTECH's Enterprise Series Video central system has effectively set the standard in the video gaming industry,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Over the past three years, in nearly every RFP for replacement or new deployment of a distributed video gaming central system for which GTECH submitted a bid, GTECH was named the successful system provider. In Louisiana , we offered an industry-proven management solution that will meet the needs of the DPS&C today and in the future, and it has the capability to support any industry-standard protocol.”

Upon successful completion of negotiations with the DPS&C, GTECH will replace the existing video central system, currently provided by another vendor, with the Company's Enterprise Series ™ (ES) Video central system. ES Video will monitor the integrity and security of approximately 15,000 video gaming devices (VGD) at approximately 2,800 distributed locations in the state. GTECH will also provide internet protocol (IP)-ready video site controllers at these locations. A video site controller is a management device that links the VGDs to the central system, and provides validation of winning receipts and printing of retailer reports. The new system is expected to be operational by June 2006.

Upon the successful completion of negotiations, GTECH expects to generate revenues of approximately $8 million to $10 million from the sale of the central system and the video site controllers.

GTECH provides, or has been awarded contracts to provide, video central systems and/or services in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Oregon, Sweden, Italy, Jamaica, Switzerland, the Canadian Provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, and to Atlantic Lottery (Canada) and the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).




11.05.2005

GTECH AND HARRAH’S ENTER INTO STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

WEST GREENWICH, RI and LAS VEGAS, NV – (May 11, 2005) – GTECH Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK), and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET), said today they have entered into a strategic relationship whereby GTECH will supply Harrah's properties with gaming machines, and the two companies will work together to develop new game content.

Over the next two years, GTECH will place 200 leased video gaming machines in Harrah's properties around the country. The companies will also explore opportunities to expand the relationship with additional slot products in future years, depending upon the performance of the machines installed during the initial period.

The companies will also cooperate on potential development projects in jurisdictions that could consider legalization of casino gaming, including Suffolk Downs in Massachusetts and Kentucky's Turfway Park, which is owned by GTECH, Harrah's, and Keeneland Corporation. In addition, GTECH will support the proposed Narragansett Indian casino in Rhode Island that would be operated by the State of Rhode Island in conjunction with the Narragansett Indian Tribe and Harrah's.

GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner said, “GTECH has committed to a growth plan that anticipates substantial contributions from our Gaming Solutions division. This agreement with Harrah's provides us with a tremendous platform to introduce our games and technology into the top casino markets in the world. Perhaps as valuable as the placement of these machines is the ability we will have through this relationship to develop new game content in cooperation with Harrah's slot management staff.”

Harrah's Chairman, CEO, and President Gary Loveman added, “The gaming-machine segment of the commercial casino industry will benefit from a successful entry by GTECH, whose commitment to growth is evidenced by its purchase of Spielo and planned acquisition of Atronic. We look forward to working with GTECH, and sincerely appreciate its support of our development efforts with the Narragansett Indian Tribe. GTECH is a successful Rhode Island business that has demonstrated its commitment to improving the economic climate of the state.”

Narragansett Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas commented that, “The Narragansetts and GTECH have had a relationship of mutual respect and admiration that began with the Company's support of our economic development activities in 1994. We're pleased that they have joined our efforts to bring financial prosperity and economic independence to our people. This is another example of the important role a world-class company like Harrah's can play in uniting respected and meaningful companies like GTECH with our efforts. It is also another endorsement of the substantial positive economic impact this project will have on all of Rhode Island .”

“The Narragansett Indian Tribe earned our respect during our support of their 1994 efforts to authorize a casino project in West Greenwich . We appreciate the struggles they've had to endure and the challenges they have had to overcome to make this project a reality,” said Mr. Turner. “GTECH also has a long history with Harrah's through our joint ownership of Turfway Park . We enjoy strong managerial relationships to the extent that Gary Loveman will be the keynote speaker at GTECH's biennial customer event, the World Leaders Forum, being held next week in Washington , DC . We view this new relationship as a natural extension of our business dealings with Harrah's, and look forward to future opportunities for us to continue to expand our relationship. We are pleased to lend our support and participate in the effort to make the Narragansetts' project in West Warwick a reality.”

Mr. Turner added that the market can support the new project as well as existing facilities, and that the revenues the state derives from gaming activities will increase once the facility is opened. He also expressed confidence that Harrah's and the Narragansett Indians will be able to deliver on their commitment to create a world-class entertainment facility and one of the largest economic development projects in the history of the state.

Over the next two years, GTECH expects to receive approximately $5.8 million in revenue for the placement of 200 machines.





12.Mai 2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH CAIXA ECONOMICA FEDERAL IN BRAZIL

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (May 12, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Brazil Ltda. , has signed a new one-year contract with Caixa Economica Federal, the administrator of the National Lottery in Brazil.

Under the terms of the new contract, which is to commence on the termination date of the existing Caixa contract on May 15, 2005 , GTECH will continue to operate the existing lottery and financial transaction processing systems for Caixa until a new system, being developed in-house by Caixa, is installed and operational. At its sole discretion, Caixa may extend GTECH's contract beyond the expiration date of May 14, 2006 . The new contract retains all of GTECH's service offerings under the current contract, and reflects a fixed and variable fee schedule. In return for the new contract, GTECH has agreed to a reduction in rate of approximately 12 percent from the previous contract pricing.

“GTECH has reached an agreement with Caixa that will support their migration path to a new business model,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “We will continue to work closely with Caixa and its vendors in order to assist in a seamless transition and gradual exit by GTECH.”

Based upon Caixa's de-installation schedule, and in accordance with previous guidance, the Company expects revenues of approximately US$105 million to $120 million from the Caixa contract during fiscal 2006, including the recovery of withholding payments from fiscal 2005. With respect to the new contract, the Company expects to generate approximately US$80 million to $85 million in service revenue over the contract term, which essentially runs from the second quarter of fiscal 2006 through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2007.





16.Mai 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ANALYST MEETING WEBCAST

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (May 16, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will webcast an analyst meeting being held on Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington , DC .

Subject: 2005 Analyst Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2005

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Where: www.gtech.com

How: Live over the Internet

Simply log on to the web address above, and click on the webcast icon located on the homepage or in the Investors' section.

Members of GTECH's senior management team, led by GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner and Atronic CEO Michael Gauselmann, will provide an overview of GTECH's business opportunities and financial outlook to analysts, as well as conduct question-and-answer sessions and demonstrate products.

If you are unable to listen to this meeting live, it will be available for replay on GTECH's website in the Investors' section beginning at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on May 18, 2005 , through May 17, 2006.

GTECH, a leading global information technology company with over $1 billion in revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 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 .






19.05.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION COMPLETES EXCHANGE OFFER FOR SENIOR NOTES - CORRECTED

WEST GREENWICH, RI - (May 19, 2005) - GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced today that it has completed its offer to exchange up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.50% Senior Notes due 2009 and up to $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.25% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "original notes") for 4.50% Senior Notes due 2009 and 5.25% Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The exchange offer expired at 5:00 p.m. , Eastern Time, on May 18, 2005.

As of the expiration of the exchange offer, $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the original notes, representing 100% of the outstanding original notes, had been validly tendered and not withdrawn. All original notes tendered with respect to the exchange offer on or prior to the expiration date were accepted for payment.

Editor's Note: The due date for the 4.5% Senior Notes was incorrectly stated as 2010 in the original release. The above has been adjusted to reflect the correct date of 2009.




26.Mai 2005

GTECH SIGNS TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH CUSTOMER IN DENMARK

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (May 26, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, signed a two-year contract extension with Dansk Tipstjeneste A/S, the operator of the National Lottery in Denmark. Under the terms of the contract extension, GTECH will continue to provide Dansk Tipstjeneste with software support and terminal maintenance and repair through August 31, 2007.

“ We have had a long and cooperative relationship with Dansk Tipstjeneste for more than 15 years, and we appreciate the opportunity to continue contributing to their success,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

With annual sales exceeding $1.3 billion in 2004, Dansk Tipstjeneste raises funds to support health, education, youth, and sports.

GTECH has provided online lottery equipment and services to Dansk Tipstjeneste since 1989. The Company expects to generate revenues of approximately $10 million over the two-year contract extension.

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03.Juni 2005

GTECH TO PROVIDE BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK AT GOLDMAN SACHS LODGING, GAMING, AND LEISURE CONFERENCE

WEST GREENWICH , RI – (June 3, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK), a leading gaming technology and services provider, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, and Leisure Conference at the Hilton Hotel in New York City .

GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner will provide an overview of the Company's business strategy and outlook to conference participants on Monday, June 6, 2005 , at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). This presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet via the Company's website at www.gtech.com in the Investors section, or at http://customer.talkpoint.com/GOLD006/0606...sp?entity=gtech . The presentation will also be available to download approximately six hours after the live event and will be accessible for six months following the conference on the Company's website and at the above-mentioned URL.




15.06.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION INVITES YOU TO LISTEN TO ITS FISCAL YEAR 2006 FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (June 15, 2005) – You are invited to listen to GTECH Holdings Corporation's (NYSE: GTK) Fiscal Year 2006 first quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) with

W. Bruce Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jaymin B. Patel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Subject: Fiscal Year 2006 First Quarter Earnings

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Where: www.gtech.com

Dial In: +1-612-332-1025

You can listen to this call two ways. It will be broadcast live over the Internet. Go to the Company's website at www.gtech.com, click on “Investors,” then select “Live Broadcast” in the “Conference Calls & Calendar” section. Or, if you do not have Internet access, you may listen to this call by dialing 612-332-1025.

If you are unable to listen to this call live, it will be available on GTECH's website under “Conference Calls & Calendar” in the “Investors” section. Replay of the call will also be available by dialing 320-365-3844, access code 784097, beginning Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at noon, through midnight, Thursday, June 23, 2005 (Eastern Daylight Time).





21.06.2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES JOINT VENTURE WITH VEIKKAUS OY
Organizations to Collaborate in the Development of Government-Sponsored Games and Solutions Over Emerging Interactive Channels

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (June 21, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that GTECH Global Services Corporation Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTECH Corporation, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Veikkaus Oy, the operator of the Finnish national lottery, to develop and market innovative new games and solutions for the lottery and gaming industries. The primary focus of the joint venture is the development of government-sponsored games and solutions over expanding interactive channels such as Internet, mobile telephony, and interactive television, with a main emphasis on sports betting. GTECH will hold an 81 percent equity stake in the joint venture, with the remaining 19 percent held by Veikkaus. The joint venture will be located in Finland , and initially staffed by Veikkaus personnel. The joint venture agreement is expected to close and be operational in the third quarter of this fiscal year, subject to certain closing conditions in the agreement.

“Our joint venture with Veikkaus is another important step we are taking to enhance our solutions and game content portfolio, and deploy it over the widest array of channels available in the industry,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

“We believe the core assets of our two organizations can be effectively leveraged to allow us to accelerate the development of new games and solutions by creating an incubator setting, with the primary objective of developing government-sponsored games and solutions over the rapidly-growing interactive channels,” continued Mr. Turner.

“GTECH brings to the table an unparalleled level of technical skills, industry expertise, reliability, and global credibility,” said Veikkaus CEO Risto Nieminen. “This joint venture will provide Veikkaus with enhanced game innovation, particularly for our interactive channels. It also provides a platform for new games and solutions that can be produced and marketed more rapidly and more effectively for Veikkaus' core business – delivering lottery games for Finnish consumers.”

GTECH will also benefit from Veikkaus' successful track record of developing new games and cultivating business relationships necessary to deploy new games beyond the traditional retailer-assisted distribution channel. Veikkaus was the first lottery in the world to introduce Internet betting and live sports betting, among many other innovations. “When combined with the strength and resources that GTECH brings in the areas of research and development, and technology and infrastructure, this joint venture will play a powerful role in the accelerated development of new solutions and game content required to advance GTECH's overall objective in the gaming industry, which is serving our customers,” said Mr. Turner.

The joint venture will continue Veikkaus' long tradition of innovation by developing new solutions and games for Veikkaus' implementation, and for GTECH to productize and commercialize these innovations worldwide. The joint venture will realize revenue from GTECH's commercialization and licensing of new games and solutions developed by the joint venture.

“There is a lot we can learn from Veikkaus about their approach to game development, but also in terms of interactive channel experience and, maybe most importantly, keen insights we can gain into the European marketplace,” said Mr. Turner. “And, it provides another advanced environment for pilot testing these innovative games and solutions.”





22.06.2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES FISCAL YEAR 2006 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (June 22, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced first quarter earnings for fiscal year 2006, which ended May 28, 2005.

“GTECH delivered another strong financial performance in the first quarter,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “We also scored several key wins and made significant strategic progress. We are pleased to report that we also saw progress in Brazil in the first quarter, where it appears we are one step closer to a resolution of what has been a difficult situation for GTECH.”

“We are pleased with the underlying strength of the business,” said GTECH Senior Vice President and CFO Jaymin B. Patel. “Our continued financial, operational, and strategic successes provide further confidence in our ability to drive profitable growth for our shareholders in both the near term and over the next several years.”


Operating Results

Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 were $326.4 million, up 16.5% over revenues of $280.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Net income was $54.8 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared to net income of $53.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net income in the first quarter of the prior year includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $6.9 million, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, associated with the sale of the Company's 50% interest in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware) L.L.C.

Prior year earnings and dividends per share reflect the 2-for-1 common stock split declared in June 2004.


Cash Flow and Investments

During the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company generated $121.6 million of cash from operations. This cash was principally used to fund $40.6 million of systems, equipment, and other assets relating to contracts; to repurchase $32.1 million, or 1.3 million shares of the Company's common stock; and to pay cash dividends of $9.8 million. At May 28, 2005, the Company had $125.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $209.5 million of short-term investment securities on hand.

At the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company had no borrowings under its $500 million senior revolving credit facility.


Financial Outlook

The Company provided guidance for the full year and second quarter of fiscal 2006.

For the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 11% to 13%, reflecting the net effect of a new contract in Brazil and the return of a portion of fiscal year 2005 Brazil revenues previously held in escrow. It expects product sales in the range of $180 million to $210 million.

The Company expects that service margins will be in the range of 40% to 42%, and product sale margins to be in the range of 38% to 40%.

Based upon this outlook, it now expects earnings per share for fiscal 2006 to be in the range of $1.64 to $1.70 on a fully-diluted basis.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2006, ending August 27, 2005, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 10% to 12% and product sales in the range of $30 million to $35 million. The Company expects service and product sale margins in the range of 38% to 40%. Accordingly, the Company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $0.37 to $0.40 per share for the quarter.


First Quarter Highlights

In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, GTECH continued to successfully execute against the Company's strategic objectives of maintaining and expanding the core lottery business, and winning new customers.

Domestically, GTECH was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for a gaming central control system. The system will monitor and control up to 61,000 gaming devices at approximately 14 venues throughout the state. In addition, GTECH was named the preferred vendor to provide a video gaming monitoring system and site controllers for the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections video gaming program. Both of these awards follow highly competitive procurements.

Also in the quarter, GTECH received an order for 2,400 Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs) to be provided to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The Hoosier Lottery in Indiana also selected GTECH to negotiate a contract for 680 ITVMs.

Internationally, GTECH received a one-year contract from the Company's customer in Brazil, Caixa Economica Federal, through May 14, 2006. In Denmark, GTECH signed a two-year contract extension with Dansk Tipstjeneste, the operator of the Danish National Lottery. The Company was also granted an 18-year agreement to operate The Barbados Lottery, which was recently consolidated from three lotteries into one.

GTECH further strengthened its management team with the appointments of Dr. Joseph Nadan as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, and Bruce Rowe as Vice President of Business Strategy for Gaming Solutions, and General Manager of Nevada Operations.

Also in the first quarter, GTECH announced that it formed a strategic alliance with Harrah's Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., whereby GTECH will supply Harrah's properties with gaming machines, and the two companies will work together to develop new game content.

Over the next two years, GTECH will place 200 leased video gaming machines in Harrah's properties around the country. The companies will also explore opportunities to expand the relationship with additional slot products in future years, depending upon the performance of the machines installed during the initial period.

“Our long-term strategy remains the same. We will work to drive new growth through acquisition and partnerships, and we will continue to focus on M&A transactions that enhance our offerings in the online and instant channels, monitor games, gaming machines, and the full range of interactive channels,” continued Mr. Turner. “All of these activities will bring us closer to achieving our ultimate goal: to become a fully-diversified, world-class gaming company. This will ensure that we have a wealth of opportunities to fuel our continued growth.”




28.06.2005

GTECH SIGNS TWO-YEAR ONLINE/INSTANT SYSTEM CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH THE OHIO LOTTERY
Company Also Signs Two-Year Extension for Additional Instant Ticket Vending Machines

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (June 28, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has signed a two-year contract extension with the Ohio Lottery Commission to continue its role as the provider of an online/instant lottery central system and related services. In addition, the Lottery signed a separate two-year extension with GTECH for the lease of Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs). Both extensions will commence on July 1, 2005 , and can be extended for an additional two years at the option of the Lottery.

“The Ohio Lottery is a highly-valued customer and we are pleased at the opportunity to continue working with them,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “These contract extensions illustrate the Lottery's confidence in GTECH's capabilities and are a testament to the success of our 20-year business partnership.”

Under the terms of the online/instant system contract extension, GTECH will continue providing the Lottery with the operation and maintenance of the central system, including instant ticket validation; maintenance of terminals; marketing support; hotline management; and field service.

Under the ITVM extension, GTECH will continue to supply the Lottery with 1,500 ITVMs through June 30, 2007 . In addition, the Lottery will receive a minimum of 50 additional ITVMs, which are expected to be deployed by September 2005.

GTECH has provided lottery products and services to the Ohio Lottery since 1985. With respect to both contract extensions with the Lottery, the Company expects to generate approximately $50 million over the two-year period.

The Ohio Lottery's most recent annual sales were $2.1 billion. Proceeds from the Lottery are earmarked for public education.




30.06.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (June 30, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on July 29, 2005, to shareholders of record on July 15, 2005.




19.Juli 2005

GTECH INTEGRATES NEW COMMERCIAL SERVICES CAPABILITY INTO THE COMPANY'S ENTERPRISE SERIESTM SYSTEM

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (July 19, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it has successfully integrated BillBird's commercial services payment capability into the existing GTECH Enterprise SeriesTM system. The new solution, Enterprise Series Commercial Payments (ES-CP), offers GTECH's customers seamless lottery and commercial services operations.

In September 2004, GTECH's majority-owned subsidiary PolCard S.A. acquired Billbird S.A., the leading provider of electronic bill payment and prepaid mobile recharge services in Poland. The acquisition provided GTECH with a stand-alone commercial services platform that encompassed broad system and back-office functionality, as well as comprehensive reporting and business intelligence functions. The integration of BillBird's system into Enterprise Series effectively enables lotteries - and other future distribution partners - to leverage existing point-of-sale terminal configurations for new revenue streams. Lotteries can connect to bill payment clients, prepaid service providers, and a host of other payment services.

"The Enterprise Series Commercial Payments (ES-CP) solution further strengthens GTECH's position in the commercial services industry," said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. "ES-CP is secure, reliable, and scalable, and allows for the rapid expansion of new products or services providers as required by our customers. The modular platform can stand alone or easily be integrated into any of our customers' existing solutions. Most importantly, the platform provides a cost effective way to increase same store sales without the cost of additional retail technology and network infrastructure."

ES-CP supports the growth of a jurisdiction's transaction processing needs by creating the optimal "plug in" architecture that easily integrates with banks, utilities, and telecommunications companies. Operations are simplified for an ES-CP lottery distribution partner because the solution fully integrates with a lottery's back-office reconciliation, settlement support, and risk and cash management requirements. This 'lottery overlay' technique takes full advantage of existing operations and processes that are already successfully at work within a jurisdiction.





28.07.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION CONDUCTS ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (July 28, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) is conducting its annual shareholders' meeting at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, August 1, 2005, at GTECH's corporate headquarters in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. This meeting is open to the public.

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02.August 2005

WASHINGTON’S LOTTERY INVITES GTECH TO NEGOTIATE NEW LONG-TERM LOTTERY CONTRACT

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 2, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has been selected by Washington 's Lottery to negotiate a new long-term contract for a new online and instant lottery system, terminals, communications network, and ongoing services. The award follows a competitive procurement and is subject to the execution of a formal contract.

“GTECH offered Washington's Lottery proven capabilities, solutions, and quality of services that will meet the Lottery's vision for the future, enabling them to respond to market challenges with accelerated innovation,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Enterprise Series is the industry's most powerful and flexible integration platform, using best-in-class components and unifying decision-management, leading-edge technology standards, and enterprise-wide data accessibility.

“With the solid foundation of ES, and our retailer-friendly Altura terminals and highly-reliable communications network, we stand ready with the most proven solutions that embrace creative new game content and distribution capabilities – solutions that will drive further growth and return more value to the state of Washington,” continued Mr. Turner.

GTECH has been a lottery technology partner to Washington 's Lottery since 1995. Further details of the award will be made available upon the successful negotiation of a new contract.




02.08.2005

LOXLEY GTECH TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (LGT) SIGNS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR NATIONAL ONLINE LOTTERY IN THAILAND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 2, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that LOXLEY GTECH Technology Co. Ltd. (LGT), a joint venture in which GTECH is a 49 percent equity owner, has signed a five-year agreement to provide equipment and services for a national online lottery in Thailand. Loxley Public Company Limited, a leading trading and telecommunications conglomerate in Thailand , holds a 51 percent equity stake in LGT. GTECH is the major technology and service provider to LGT.

“This is another significant achievement for GTECH,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “We look forward to assisting in the implementation of Thailand 's first-ever online lottery. Our partnership with LGT will provide leading-edge technology and best-practice project management principles to deliver a world-class lottery solution and services to the Government of Thailand.”

Under the terms of the agreement, GTECH will supply a turnkey system, consisting of GTECH's Enterprise Series™ solution and approximately 12,000 Altura ® terminals, to LGT, who will, in turn, supply equipment and integrated services to the Government Lottery Office (GLO) of Thailand. Enterprise Series will provide the GLO with multiple layers of security, including system controls and procedures, and auditing and accountability for all transactions. The lottery may also expand to up to 15,000 Altura terminals over the term of the agreement. Additionally, GTECH will provide software management and licensing rights to LGT for the five-year term. The GLO expects commercial operation of the online system to commence at the end of February 2006.

“This win opens up even more potential opportunities for GTECH in the Asia-Pacific region where our advanced technology offers break-through possibilities to many new and expanding gaming markets,” continued Mr. Turner.

With respect to its agreement with LGT, GTECH expects to generate approximately $35 million in product sale revenue. GTECH also expects to receive approximately $17 million in service revenue for ongoing central system software support and licensing over the five years.




04.08.2005

GTECH SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM SOFTWARE/HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH SOCIETE DE LA LOTERIE DE LA SUISSE ROMANDE

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 4, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, and Societe de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande (LoRo) have successfully negotiated a new software/hardware maintenance and support services agreement, and a new software license agreement, resulting in additional recurring revenues to GTECH of approximately $20 million over a minimum term of six years. In addition, GTECH also signed its previously-awarded product sale agreement with LoRo for a new integrated online and instant-ticket lottery system, Altura ® terminals, and communications network, which GTECH now values at approximately $14 million.

“In the past, GTECH's system maintenance and software license agreements with LoRo were renewed each year, at LoRo's discretion,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “The fact that LoRo opted for six-year minimum contract terms, rather than continue on a year-to year basis, illustrates their confidence in GTECH's capabilities and is a testament to the success of the partnership.”

GTECH has provided equipment and services to LoRo since 1994. In addition to Switzerland, GTECH provides lottery products and services in several countries throughout Europe including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, the Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.





08.August 2005

GTECH SIGNS FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENTS TO WESTDEUTSCHE LOTTERIE IN GERMANY

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 8, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, has signed a five-year contract to provide ongoing software support and enhancements to Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co. OHG (WestLotto), the operator of online and instant-ticket lottery games in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen .

“Working together with WestLotto over the past year to convert their existing lottery system to GTECH's Enterprise Series solution has allowed us to forge a closer business relationship with this customer,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “We are delighted that Germany 's largest lottery has also recognized GTECH for its comprehensive software engineering and support capabilities, and we look forward to being of service to them over the next five years.”

In addition to software support and enhancements, GTECH will also act as general contractor for hardware maintenance, as well as terminal software support provided by Wincor-Nixdorf. With respect to this contract with WestLotto, GTECH expects to generate revenues of approximately $16 million over the five-year period.





09.08.2005

GTECH TO PROVIDE 5,000 ADDITIONAL HANDHELD LOTTERY TERMINALS TO ORGANIZACIÓN NACIONAL DE CIEGOS ESPANOLES (ONCE) IN SPAIN
Company to Also Upgrade Central System Hardware


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 9, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that Organización Nacional de Ciegos Espanoles (ONCE) has signed an agreement with GTECH's subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation Ltd., for the provision of 5,000 additional handheld lottery terminals. GTECH will also upgrade ONCE's central system hardware. ONCE, the $3 billion lottery operated by the Spanish National Organization for the Blind, is authorized by the Spanish government to administer lottery and wagering games in Spain.

“We are pleased that such an important and special organization continues to place its confidence in GTECH,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “The handheld terminals remain very popular with ONCE's visually-impaired lottery retailers and, as a result, ONCE continues to see considerable growth in its retailer base and lottery sales.”

By the end of fiscal 2005, ONCE had ordered a total of 19,000 handheld terminals from GTECH. Under the terms of this agreement, GTECH will supply ONCE with 5,000 additional handheld terminals, which will be deployed throughout Spain at ONCE's discretion.

GTECH, together with Ingenico Iberia, a world leader in secure transaction payment and transaction systems, are delivering the handheld lottery terminals for the thousands of visually-impaired retailers in Spain.

In addition, GTECH will upgrade ONCE's hardware systems, providing the organization with enhanced processing capabilities and expanded memory to support future products and services.

With respect to this terminal sale and hardware upgrade with ONCE, GTECH expects to generate approximately $10 million in revenue.




11.08.2005

GTECH SIGNS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE NEW GAMING SYSTEM AND TERMINALS FOR NEW ZEALAND LOTTERIES COMMISSION


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (August 11, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Global Services Corporation, has signed an agreement with the New Zealand Lotteries Commission (NZ Lotteries) for a complete lottery system conversion to include a new integrated online and instant lottery system and new terminals.

“GTECH is committed to the growth of its customers,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Enterprise Series uses an open platform infrastructure that will give NZ Lotteries the ability to capture emerging growth and management opportunities such as e-commerce applications, new game delivery, access to browser-based devices, sharing of networks and communications, and compatibility with other open third-party business management solutions.”

In addition to Enterprise Series, GTECH will replace NZ Lotteries existing terminal base with approximately 1,450 Altura ® terminals. GTECH will also provide ongoing software support to NZ Lotteries as well as terminal maintenance over nine years commencing with the implementation of the new system, which is expected in June 2006.

GTECH has provided lottery equipment and services to NZ Lotteries since 1986. The Company expects to generate approximately $14 million in product sale revenue. GTECH will also receive an additional $14 million in ongoing software support, software licensing, and terminal maintenance.




15.August 2005

SPIELO TO LAUNCH ITS NEXT GENERATION VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINAL WINWAVE™ AT THE 2005 NASPL SHOW


WEST GREENWICH, RI and MONCTON, CANADA – (August 15, 2005) – Spielo®, a GTECH ® Company (NYSE:GTK), is launching yet another innovative solution for the lottery industry. WinWave TM, the next generation video lottery terminal, will be showcased at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September 14-16, 2005.

WinWave offers a sleek new design, a second LCD screen, and a smaller footprint. Developed in consultation with lotteries to meet the specific needs of venues and players, WinWave offers the same full-bodied features as Spielo's traditional terminals with ergonomic enhancements that improve the overall playing experience. “WinWave provides video lottery players a new and different gaming experience,” said GTECH Senior Vice President of Gaming Solutions Marc Crisafulli. “With exciting content, a new design, and ease of use, these terminals answer the demand for creative gaming technology.”

Spielo, known for providing unique and compelling products and services to lotteries, has developed new game concepts that are high in entertainment value and are a departure from the typical keno, poker, or reel games currently offered.

Since Spielo was acquired by GTECH in 2004, there have been many exciting developments for both companies. In addition to WinWave, Spielo will showcase a number of games for its Aura TM and PowerStation 5 TM platforms. Other developments include issuance of a gaming license by the South Dakota Lottery and an agreement with the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) for GTECH to provide the first ever multi-state Wide Area Progressive games in West Virginia, Rhode Island, and Delaware.




01.September 2005

CALIFORNIA LOTTERY ORDERS ADDITIONAL LOTTERY PRODUCTS FROM GTECH


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (September 1, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has received an order from the California Lottery for a variety of lottery products including additional Altura ® terminals, Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs), and other self-service lottery solutions.

“GTECH is constantly looking for ways to enhance the performance of our lottery customers, while, at the same time, considering the various needs of retailers and players,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Working together with the California Lottery, we have come up with effective solutions that will not only aid in their retailer network optimization and expansion efforts, but continue to drive lottery sales.

“And, as we see the growing retail demand for self-service solutions, the addition of GamePoint will provide California's retailers with the ability to dispense both traditional instant tickets and online tickets, from a player-friendly, kiosk-style unit,” continued Mr. Turner.

Under the contract change order, GTECH will provide the California Lottery with 550 Altura terminals, adding to the 18,500 Alturas already in operation. In addition, 700 Altura LVTs will be installed, providing a powerful, yet, compact platform for retailers requiring a smaller termina l. The Company will also supply 12,500 Express Point ® Plus devices, bringing the total to 19,000. The Express Point Plus terminals facilitate convenient player-activated identification of online winning tickets.

The Lottery will also receive 1,000 20-bin Expandable Dispensing System Quad Burster ™ (EDS-Q) ITVMs, which will be used primarily as replacement machines. Along with the ITVMs, GTECH will provide 150 GamePoint ™ terminals, the Company's new lottery self-service solution, combining the best of the instant ticket vending machine with online self-service capability. Over the next 90 days, the Lottery has agreed to order 200 additional ITVMs or 100 additional GamePoints, or some mix of the two equipment types.

With respect to the contract change order with the California Lottery, GTECH expects to receive approximately $8 million in product sale revenue, and $35 million in service revenue over the life of the existing contract which runs through October 13, 2009 .

GTECH has provided lottery products and services to the California Lottery since 1986. I n its fiscal year which ended June 30, 2005 , the Lottery experienced record online and instant-ticket sales of more than $3.3 billion.




12.September 2005

GTECH UPDATE


WEST GREENWICH , RI – (September 12, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that it has received a non-binding preliminary expression of interest from an unidentified third party regarding a potential acquisition of the Company. In light of this expression of interest, the independent members of the board of directors of the Company are examining the Company's strategic options with the assistance of Citigroup Global Markets as their financial advisor.

The Company's board has not concluded that the Company should enter into any extraordinary transaction and, in any event, there can be no assurance that, if the directors determine that a sale of the Company at this time is an attractive option, a transaction will be successfully negotiated or consummated, or as to the form or terms of such a transaction. The Company does not intend to make any further statement regarding these matters until it either reaches a definitive agreement regarding a transaction or determines not to pursue any such transaction.




14.September 2005

GTECH INTRODUCES THE “DYNAMIC FLOOR MANAGEMENT” SYSTEM IN CASINO MARKETS AT G2E


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (September 14, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries, GTECH Corporation and Spielo, are featuring a live demonstration of the “Dynamic Floor Management” system at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), which allows operators to select the game, denomination, and mode of play for a single machine or a group of machines.

The “Dynamic Floor Management” system will modify the game attributes by having a server send commands or content to an electronic gaming device. This will allow casinos to better serve the customer's needs based on the time of day or the type of players they are expecting, and will enhance the utilization of floor space to help maximize revenues. GTECH has used this functionality for many years in lottery markets, and is now in a position to leverage its extensive system experience to develop new solutions and respond to market requirements for the casino industry.

“ Recently, Svenska Spel, a Swedish lottery, placed an order for 2,000 video lottery terminals from Spielo to use in combination with the Dynamic Floor Management system. These VLTs will enable games to be downloaded directly from GTECH's central system,” said GTECH Senior Vice President of Gaming Solutions Marc A. Crisafulli.

“ This represents the powerful combination of Spielo and GTECH resulting in products and services that are ahead of the game, ” continued Mr. Crisafulli.






16.September 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION INVITES YOU TO LISTEN TO ITS FISCAL YEAR 2006 SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL


WEST GREENWICH, RI – (September 16, 2005) – You are invited to listen to GTECH Holdings Corporation's (NYSE: GTK) Fiscal Year 2006 second quarter earnings conference call on Friday, September 23, 2005, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) with

W. Bruce Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jaymin B. Patel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Subject: Fiscal Year 2006 Second Quarter Earnings

Date: Friday, September 23, 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Where: www.gtech.com

Dial In: 866-275-1687 ( U.S. and Canada ) Conf. ID# 9427906

+1-706-679-6141 (International) Conf. ID# 9427906

You can listen to this call two ways. It will be broadcast live over the Internet. Go to the Company's website at www.gtech.com , click on “Investors,” then select “Live Broadcast” in the “Conference Calls & Calendar” section. Or, if you do not have Internet access, you may listen to this call by dialing the numbers referenced above.

If you are unable to listen to this call live, it will be available on GTECH's website under “Conference Calls & Calendar” in the “Investors” section. Replay of the call will also be available beginning Friday, September 23, 2005 at noon , through midnight Monday, September 26, 2005 (Eastern Daylight Time). To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 in the U.S. and Canada , and 706-645-9291 internationally, and reference conference ID 9427906.

GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With more than $1.25 billion in annual revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, GTECH provides integrated technology, creative content, and business services to effectively manage and grow today's evolving gaming markets. In targeted emerging economies, GTECH also leverages its operational presence and infrastructure to supply commercial transaction processing services. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com .




23.09.2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES STRONG SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Company Increases Free Cash Flow Outlook; Now Expects to Generate $210 Million to $230 Million in Fiscal 2006

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (September 23, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced second quarter earnings for fiscal year 2006, which ended August 27, 2005.

“GTECH experienced a significant quarter-over-quarter increase in service revenues, despite difficult comparisons due to the significant jackpot activity in the second quarter of last year,” said GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer W. Bruce Turner. “In addition, we clearly benefited from increased revenue contributions from newer lottery service contracts such as Florida, Virginia, and LILHCo's Caribbean markets.”

“We are pleased with the continued strength of our core lottery business, and we are excited about the opportunities we see in each of the markets we serve,” said GTECH Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jaymin B. Patel. “Based upon our current outlook, we are confident we can achieve our goals and objectives in the current fiscal year and beyond.”



Operating Results

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $309.9 million, down 4.2% from revenues of $323.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. Net income was $49.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to net income of $53.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2006 were $636.3 million, up 5.4% over revenues of $603.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2005. Net income was $103.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared to net income of $106.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net income in the first six months of the prior year includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $6.9 million, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, associated with the sale of the Company's 50% interest in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware) L.L.C.

Prior year earnings and dividends per share reflect the 2-for-1 common stock split declared in June 2004.



Cash Flow and Investments

During the first six months of fiscal 2006, the Company generated $215.2 million of cash from operations. This cash was principally used to fund $59.9 million of systems, equipment, and other assets relating to contracts; to repurchase $32.1 million, or 1,326,100 shares of the Company's common stock; and to pay cash dividends of $20.3 million. At August 27, 2005, the Company had $167.8 million of cash and cash equivalents and $236.2 million of short-term investment securities on hand.

At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company had no borrowings under its $500 million senior revolving credit facility.



Financial Outlook

The Company provided guidance for the full year and third quarter of fiscal 2006.

For the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth, over fiscal 2005 service revenues, to be in the range of 10% to 12%, and product sales in the range of $190 million to $210 million.

The Company expects service margins to be in the range of 40% to 42%, and product sale margins to be in the range of 38% to 40%.

Based upon this outlook, the Company continues to expect earnings per share for fiscal 2006 to be in the range of $1.64 to $1.70 on a fully-diluted basis.

Based upon the current operating outlook and investment forecast, the Company now expects to generate free cash flows in the range of $210 million to $230 million, prior to financing dividends, potential stock repurchases, or acquisitions. This is approximately 15% higher than previously anticipated.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2006, ending November 26, 2005, the Company expects service revenue growth, over service revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2005, to be in the range of 9% to 10%, and product sales in the range of $30 million to $40 million. The Company expects service margins to be approximately 40% and product sale margins in the range of 38% to 40%. Accordingly, the Company expects earnings per share to be in the range of $0.34 to $0.37 per share for the quarter.



Business Highlights

During the second quarter, GTECH continued to grow and defend its core lottery business.

Domestically, Washington 's Lottery selected GTECH to negotiate a long-term contract for a new online and instant lottery system, terminals, communications network, and ongoing services, following a competitive procurement. Washington has been a GTECH customer since 1995. In Ohio, GTECH signed a two-year online/instant ticket system extension and a separate two-year extension for the lease of Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs).

The Hoosier Lottery in Indiana signed a two-year lease agreement with GTECH for approximately 700 ITVMs. Additionally, a three-year contract was finalized in New Hampshire for 300 ITVMs. In both Indiana and New Hampshire, GTECH provides field service for the machines.

Internationally, GTECH signed an agreement, following a competitive bidding process, with the New Zealand Lotteries Commission for a complete lottery system conversion to include a new integrated online and instant lottery system and new terminals. GTECH's joint venture in Thailand, LOXLEY GTECH Technology Co. Ltd., signed a five-year agreement to provide equipment and services for a national online lottery in Thailand.

The Company's customer in Switzerland, Societe de la Loterie de la Suisse Romande (LoRo), successfully negotiated a new software/hardware maintenance and support services agreement, and a new software license agreement with GTECH. In addition, the Company signed its previously-awarded product sale agreement with LoRo for a new integrated online and instant-ticket lottery system, Altura® terminals, and communications network.

In Germany GTECH signed a five-year agreement to provide ongoing software support and enhancements to Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co. OHG (WestLotto), the operator of online and instant-ticket lottery games in the German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Organización Nacional de Ciegos Espanoles (ONCE), the $3 billion lottery operated by the Spanish National Organization for the Blind, will receive 5,000 additional handheld lottery terminals, bringing the total handheld terminals ordered to approximately 24,000. GTECH will also upgrade ONCE's central system hardware.

Following a competitive procurement, the operator of the French National Lottery, La Francaise Des Jeux (FDJ), signed an agreement with GTECH to receive a minimum of 575 ITVMs. Additionally, the Company signed a separate agreement with FDJ to provide ITVM repair services over an initial term of six years.



Other Business Developments

During the quarter, the Company, which presently owns approximately 63% of PolCard SA, entered into a share purchase agreement with an affiliate of Innova Capital Sp. z o.o. to purchase additional equity comprising approximately 12% of PolCard, for a purchase price of approximately $21.5 million. This transaction is expected to close in the Company's fiscal 2006 third quarter.

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03.10.2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (October 3, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on October 28, 2005, to shareholders of record on October 14, 2005.




18.Oktober 2005

GTECH SELECTED BY THE ARIZONA LOTTERY AS THE PREFERRED BIDDER FOR NEW ONLINE LOTTERY SYSTEM, TERMINALS, AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (October 18, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, was selected by the Arizona Lottery as the preferred bidder for a new online lottery system, terminals, and communications network. The proposed five-year integrated services contract is expected to commence August 31, 2006 , and will include five one-year renewal options. This award is the result of a competitive bidding process.

“GTECH has worked in close partnership with the Arizona Lottery for more than two decades, and we are appreciative of their continued confidence in our company,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “In our proposal, we offered the Lottery an integrated solution that provides an enabling platform, our industry-leading Enterprise Series (ES) solution, and the most diverse point-of-sale solutions for the rapidly growing and changing Arizona retail environment. In addition, we offered a portfolio of game content strategies and an ever-expanding portfolio of new game concepts that will produce sustainable and responsible revenue growth for the state of Arizona .”

Upon successful completion of a new contract, GTECH will convert the Lottery's existing system to the Company's Enterprise Series ™ technology platform and replace the existing terminal base with approximately 2,600 Altura ® terminals. In addition, GTECH will provide an IP-based communications network.

“GTECH's solution is designed to adapt to accelerating shifts in retail distribution and the latest trends in consumer communications, and enables the expansion of entertainment choices, play value, and consumer access,” continued Mr. Turner.

GTECH will continue to provide ongoing services to the Arizona Lottery including central system and terminal maintenance; field service; marketing support; and hotline management.

GTECH has provided lottery products and services to the Arizona Lottery since 1984. Under the terms of the proposed agreement with the Lottery, GTECH expects to generate revenues of approximately $35 million to $40 million over the five-year term.



27.Oktober 2005

GTECH NAMES ATUL BALI VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (October 27, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced today that Atul Bali has been named Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning, reporting directly to Jaymin B. Patel, GTECH Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Bali will also serve as a Corporate Officer of the Company.

“Atul has been a tremendous contributor since he joined GTECH in 1997, and I look forward to working with him in creating long-term value for GTECH and a focused, coherent strategy for the Company's growth initiatives,” said GTECH President and Chief Executive Officer W. Bruce Turner.

“Atul's appointment as Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning enables GTECH to benefit more broadly from his business expertise and strong leadership qualities, and I am confident that with his contribution, we will experience further accelerated growth in our expanded core business as well as in new markets,” said Mr. Patel.

As Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning, Mr. Bali will be responsible for analyzing key areas of value growth, identifying new verticals and markets, and building market-entry plans for these markets. Mr. Bali is also charged with developing business plans for the Company's larger investments and leading the activities relating to future mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. In addition, Mr. Bali will continue to be responsible for the ongoing management of GTECH's Commercial Services business unit.

Mr. Bali began his GTECH career in the United Kingdom, and, over the years, has held roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Vice President of Global Business Development, where he was responsible for leading the Company's initiatives in creating new business opportunities and supporting the expansion of GTECH's products and services in existing and new jurisdictions. During his eight years with the Company, Mr. Bali has participated in a number of major areas of the international business including leadership roles in the United Kingdom, Taiwan, China, and Italy.

Mr. Bali holds a Graduate Honours Degree in Law and Economics from the University of Keele and is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

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10.November 2005

NEW JERSEY LOTTERY SELECTS GTECH FOR NEW INTEGRATED ONLINE/INSTANT LOTTERY SYSTEM, TERMINALS, AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (November 10, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has been notified that it is the apparent successful bidder by the State of New Jersey for a new integrated online and instant ticket lottery system, terminals, and communications network, following a competitive procurement. The proposed five-year contract is expected to commence on June 20, 2006 , and provides for five one-year extension options. The contract award is also subject to compliance with New Jersey Executive Order 134 concerning procurements and political contributions, as well as the process for protesting the award as outlined in the Request for Proposals.

The New Jersey Lottery, using existing lottery-revenue levels as a constant for the contract's initial five-year term, estimated the contract will generate approximately $107 million, not including items that were requested in the proposal as potential options that the Lottery could select. GTECH will issue an updated revenue estimate upon contract signing.





15.November 2005

GTECH SIGNS FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH SUPREME VENTURES IN JAMAICA

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (November 15, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, has signed a five-year contract extension with Supreme Ventures Limited to continue providing online lottery products and services in Jamaica through January 11, 2016.

“Since 2001, Supreme Ventures has had great success with their online lottery games, and we look forward to using this opportunity to build a closer regional strategic partnership with them in this part of the world,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner.

Under the terms of the five-year extension, GTECH will continue providing lottery products and services under an integrated services arrangement, including operation and maintenance of the central system; maintenance of the terminals and communications network; marketing support; hotline management; and field service.

In addition to its online lottery contract with Supreme Ventures, GTECH also provides video lottery products and services, as well as commercial (non-lottery) services in Jamaica . With respect to the five-year extension with Supreme Ventures, GTECH expects to generate over $80 million in lottery revenue over the extension period.




17.November 2005

GTECH’S LOTTERY INSIDE TECHNOLOGY OFFERED THROUGH DRESSER WAYNE NUCLEUS® POINT OF SALE PLATFORM

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (November 17, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) and Dresser Wayne, a business unit of Dresser Inc., today announced the successful integration of GTECH's Lottery Inside technology into Dresser Wayne's Nucleus Point of Sale (POS) platform. Dresser Wayne and GTECH have combined efforts to offer the speed, security, and cost efficiency of lottery ticket sales and services on Dresser Wayne retail petroleum equipment. Wayne and GTECH will jointly demonstrate the technology at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show Nov. 15-18 in Las Vegas.

Lottery Inside enables the sale of lottery tickets without a dedicated lottery terminal. With Lottery Inside, a retailer's PC-based POS device connects to a Lottery Inside software application on a network to conveniently perform lottery ticket functions. This will equip the modern retail environment with the necessary middleware applications and open technology solutions required to connect with lottery central system processing.

“This collaboration represents a great example of how flexible GTECH's technology has become for the retail industry. By offering lottery as a simple menu option on Wayne 's Nucleus POS terminal, retailers can regain counter space and reduce labor through simplified sales accounting,” said GTECH Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Chris Lyons.

“This is another offering for our Nucleus POS customers to keep our commitment of providing the most advanced technology in the industry,” said Dresser Wayne Systems Product Manager, Tom Chittenden.

The successful use of GTECH's lottery applications in the retail fueling industry will lead to cost savings, increased revenue, and increased ease of use for the retailers using

Wayne 's Nucleus POS platform. As part of this integration, Dresser Wayne's Nucleus platform receives GTECH ES Approved ™ Partner status, a GTECH Enterprise Series ™ program that ensures adherence to open standards and interoperability.



About GTECH:

GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With more than $1.25 billion in annual revenues and 5,300 people in over 50 countries, GTECH provides integrated technology, creative content, and business services to effectively manage and grow today's evolving gaming markets. In targeted emerging economies, GTECH also leverages its operational presence and infrastructure to supply commercial transaction processing services. For more information about the Company, please visit GTECH's website at http://www.gtech.com .

About Dresser Wayne:

Dresser Wayne, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is one of the largest business units of Dresser, Inc., and is an industry pioneer for the retail fueling industry. Among its innovations, Dresser Wayne was the first to introduce self-service consoles and fuel blending dispensers to service stations, in-pump card readers and cash acceptors, in-pump radio frequency identification payments systems and dispenser-mounted touch screen payment/communication systems. In addition, Dresser Wayne designs and markets software systems that enable its retail fueling customers to manage the convenience store aspects of their businesses more efficiently, including inventory control, price book management, labor management and site administration. The Dresser Wayne website is www.wayne.com .

About Dresser, Inc.:

Dresser, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers in the flow control, measurement systems, and compression and power systems segments of the energy industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dresser has a comprehensive global presence with more than 8,500 employees and a sales presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company's website is www.dresser.com .






01.Dezember 2005

GTECH RECEIVES CORPORATION OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR SUBCONTRACTING OF MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN FLORIDA

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (December 1, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) was recently named Corporation of the Year by the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity, for its subcontracting of registered minority- and women-owned businesses in support of the Florida Lottery's operations. GTECH received the award at the Florida Matchmaker 2005 Conference and Trade Fair held in Orlando last month. Matchmaker is an economic development forum for small minority businesses, Florida government purchasing representatives, and private industry to share ideas and develop new business partnerships.

“GTECH is honored to receive the Corporation of the Year award because it recognizes our commitment to diversity, and to the minority business community in the State of Florida ,” said W. Bruce Turner, GTECH President and CEO. “In addition to purchasing millions of dollars in goods and services from minority firms, we are also providing a wide range of support services to the Florida Lottery and facilitating strategic partnerships with our suppliers.”

“GTECH's Florida office works with dozens of minority- and women-owned businesses around the state to provide various products and services to help support our operations with the Florida Lottery,” said Bryan Colbert, GTECH Account Development Manager . “This award is a tribute to our employees in Florida who work hard to achieve our supplier diversity goals and our supplier partners who share our commitment to inclusion, quality, and innovation.”

Through its minority vendor subcontracts, GTECH is able to meet its supplier diversity commitments to the Florida Lottery and the State of Florida . The products and services provided under GTECH's minority- and women-owned business program include terminal installation, printing, promotional products, travel, office supplies, and temporary personnel.

“Governor Bush has challenged state agency managers and purchasing agents to look for new and innovative ways to expand diversity in state contracting and to increase opportunities for all Florida businesses. The State of Florida relies heavily on the private sector to help set higher standards to increase supplier diversity,” said Windell Paige, Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity for the State of Florida . “We are proud and encouraged to have a responsible corporate partner such as GTECH demonstrating its commitment to diversity and serving as an example for others to follow.”





09.Dezember 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION INVITES YOU TO LISTEN TO ITS FISCAL YEAR 2006 THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (December 9, 2005) – You are invited to listen to GTECH Holdings Corporation's (NYSE: GTK) Fiscal Year 2006 third quarter earnings conference call on Friday, December 16, 2005 , at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time) with

W. Bruce Turner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Jaymin B. Patel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Subject: Fiscal Year 2006 Third Quarter Earnings

Date: Friday, December 16, 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Where: www.gtech.com

Dial In: 866-275-1687 ( U.S. and Canada ), Conf. ID# 3171686

+1-706-679-6141 (International), Conf. ID# 3171686

You can listen to this call two ways. It will be broadcast live over the Internet. Go to the Company's website at www.gtech.com, click on “Investors,” then select “Live Broadcast” in the “Conference Calls & Calendar” section. Or, if you do not have Internet access, you may listen to this call by dialing the numbers referenced above.

If you are unable to listen to this call live, it will be available on GTECH's website under “Conference Calls & Calendar” in the “Investors” section. Replay of the call will also be available beginning Friday, December 16, 2005, at noon, through midnight Monday, December 19, 2005 (Eastern Standard Time). To access the replay, dial 800-642-1687 in the U.S. and Canada , and 706-645-9291 internationally, and reference Conference ID 3171686.





16.Dezember 2005

GTECH ANNOUNCES STRONG THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (December 16, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) today announced third quarter earnings for fiscal year 2006, which ended November 26, 2005.

“We are pleased with GTECH's performance in the third quarter and we remain on track to meet our financial objectives for the full fiscal year,” said GTECH President and CEO W. Bruce Turner. “Our financial results were at the high end of our targeted expectations. We won several key new contracts, new game content is driving new revenues, and we continue to make progress in our Gaming Solutions strategy.”

“We believe the contributions from new contracts won over the past 12 to 18 months, combined with the impact of our acquisitions, will help drive our continued success, and we remain excited about the long-term growth prospects of the business,” said GTECH Senior Vice President and CFO Jaymin B. Patel.

Operating Results

Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 were $300.1 million, down 4.9% from revenues of $315.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Net income was $47.8 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to net income of $45.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 were $936.5 million, up 1.9% over revenues of $919.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Net income was $151.6 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, compared to net income of $152.6 million, or $1.16 per diluted share for the same period last year. Net income in the first nine months of the prior year includes a one-time, after-tax gain of $7.0 million, or approximately $0.05 per diluted share, associated with the sale of the Company's 50% interest in Gaming Entertainment (Delaware) L.L.C.

Prior year earnings and dividends per share reflect the 2-for-1 common stock split declared in June 2004.

Cash Flow and Investments

During the first nine months of fiscal 2006, the Company generated $308.5 million of cash from operations. This cash was principally used to fund $92.4 million of systems, equipment, and other assets relating to contracts; to repurchase $32.1 million, or 1,326,100 shares of the Company's common stock; and to pay cash dividends of $30.9 million. At November 26, 2005, the Company had $167.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $261.3 million of short-term investment securities on hand.

At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company had $493 million available under its senior revolving credit facility.

Financial Outlook

The Company provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2006.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 5% to 7% and product sales in the range of $85 million to $95 million. The Company expects service margins in the range of 39% to 41% and product sale margins in the range of 41% to 43%. Accordingly, the Company expects diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.45 to $0.48 per share for the quarter.

For the fiscal year ending February 25, 2006, the Company expects service revenue growth in the range of 9% to 10% and product sales in the range of $190 million to $200 million.

The Company expects service margins to be in the range of 40% to 41%, and product sale margins to be in the range of 40% to 42%.

Based upon this outlook, the Company now expects earnings per share for fiscal 2006 to be in the range of $1.63 to $1.66 on a fully-diluted basis.

Third Quarter Highlights

In the third quarter, GTECH continued to execute against its growth strategy. The Company defended its core lottery business by receiving contract awards from customers in New Jersey and Arizona, following competitive procurements. In California, GTECH received an order for a variety of lottery products including additional Altura® terminals, Instant Ticket Vending Machines (ITVMs), and other self-service lottery solutions.

Additionally, the Company signed a five-year contract extension with Supreme Ventures Limited to continue providing online lottery products and services in Jamaica through January 11, 2016.

Also in the quarter, GTECH introduced its “Dynamic Floor Management” system at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The system will give casino operators the flexibility to select the game, denomination, and mode of play for a single machine or a group of machines, thus allowing casinos to better serve their customers' needs based on the time of day or the type of players they are expecting.

Moreover, the Company recently entered into an agreement with a leading gaming company, Aristocrat Technologies, to distribute some of its most popular products in Rhode Island. In the quarter, GTECH installed approximately 280 Aristocrat machines at Lincoln Park in Rhode Island, which are performing at more than 115% efficiency. This Aristocrat-supported installation augments product placements from Spielo and Atronic International (existing GTECH subsidiary and partner, respectively), under GTECH's 20-year master contract with the State of Rhode Island.

The Company also announced a partnership with Dresser Wayne for GTECH's Lottery Inside solution. This will integrate lottery ticket sales with Dresser Wayne's Nucleus®, the leading petroleum retail point-of sale platform.

Lotteries in New York, California, and Georgia launched GTECH's “KING KONG”-themed games. The New York Lottery introduced its “KING KONG” Millions online game in early November. By the time the game concluded on December 5, sales had exceeded $20 million. The California and Georgia lotteries joined New York by offering “KING KONG” themed instant-ticket offerings with multiple price points.

The Company further strengthened its senior management team by appointing Atul Bali Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Planning, reporting directly to Mr. Patel.

In addition, GTECH was named Corporation of the Year by the Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Diversity, for its subcontracting of minority- and women-owned businesses in support of the Florida Lottery's operations.





20.Dezember 2005

GTECH AND THE HASBRO PROPERTIES GROUP ANNOUNCE LICENSING AGREEMENT
GTECH Licenses THE GAME OF LIFE Property to Provide Popular Themed-Play Experience in the Casino and Government-Sponsored Environments

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (December 20, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE: GTK) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GTECH Corporation, signed a licensing agreement with the Hasbro Properties Group, the intellectual property development arm of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE: HAS). The license grants GTECH the exclusive rights in the United States and Canada to develop and market slot machines and video lottery terminals (VLTs) featuring THE GAME OF LIFE property brand in the casino and government-sponsored environments.

“GTECH's focus remains on enhancing the entertainment value of the gaming experience for our players,” said Marc Crisafulli, Senior Vice President of Gaming Solutions for GTECH. “THE GAME OF LIFE is one of the world's most popular board games and will become the foundation of a multi-game development effort by GTECH in the gaming machine market. In fact, this is the first license for branded content in our Gaming Solutions' efforts. With the familiar icons and game play of the classic board game, THE GAME OF LIFE is sure to evoke fond memories and create new ones for anyone that plays.”

“GTECH presented a compelling business opportunity that we believe will maximize the strength of THE GAME OF LIFE brand in the gaming environment and allow millions of adults to enjoy this classic game in new and unique ways,” said Jane Ritson-Parsons, President of Hasbro Properties Group. “ We look forward to many years of entertaining gaming products themed to THE GAME OF LIFE from GTECH's team of creative game developers .”

“We are excited about working with Hasbro and expanding our gaming business through the licensing of proven and popular game content, such as THE GAME OF LIFE,” continued Mr. Crisafulli.

Spielo, a GTECH subsidiary, will develop the games on its platforms and manufacture and distribute the games to the government-sponsored gaming markets. Global gaming machine supplier, Atronic, has been pre-approved by Hasbro to be one of GTECH's sub-licensees, granting Atronic the right to develop the games on its platforms and manufacture and distribute the games to Native American and commercial gaming markets. GTECH acquired leading gaming machine manufacturer Spielo in 2004, and, in the past year, announced an agreement to acquire a 50 percent controlling equity interest in Atronic. Game development plans include linked progressive games and stand-alone dedicated games themed to THE GAME OF LIFE. Joint efforts between GTECH, Atronic, and Spielo resulted in the positive outcome of this transaction and demonstrate the strength of the new alliance in the gaming industry.

The first GAME OF LIFE branded slot games are expected to be available to the North American gaming market in the second half of calendar 2006.




29.Dezember 2005

GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

WEST GREENWICH, RI – (December 29, 2005) – GTECH Holdings Corporation (NYSE:GTK) today announced that it will pay a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share, payable on January 27, 2006, to shareholders of record on January 13, 2006.