NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced it has acquired the assets of Sceptre Leisure Solutions Limited, including 751 server-based gaming terminals and associated customer contracts for 3.8 million pounds Sterling. The acquired terminals, which are currently installed at approximately 240 locations in the United Kingdom, will be immediately added to Global Draw's existing server-based gaming installed base in the U.K.

"The acquisition of Sceptre's assets expands our customer base and network of server-based gaming terminals in the U.K.," stated Ian Timmis, Chief Executive Officer of Global Draw. "We look forward to working with our new customers and providing unparalleled service and support to help grow their machine income."

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation is a leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries worldwide, a leading supplier of server-based gaming machines and systems, Amusement and Skill with Prize betting terminals, interactive sports betting terminals and systems, and wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut, Maine and the Netherlands. The Company's customers are in the United States and more than 50 countries. For more information about the Company, please visit our website at http://www.scientificgames.com.

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