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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- With mixed stock performances for major
gaming suppliers during the month of August, the AGEM Index increased 5.0
percent over the previous month, posting a value of 111.56, or an increase of
5.27 points. On a year-over-year basis, the AGEM Index is up 4.1 percent,
recording its second consecutive monthly increase, the first time since March
2008. The gains and losses during August are primarily attributable to second
quarter earnings reports. With nine of the seventeen companies lifting upward
during the month, eight others lost ground in terms stock valuation. The top
five contributors to the index included: (1) International Game Technology
(IGT), leading the pack for the second month in a row, adding 1.88 points to
the index based on a 5.92-percent increase in its stock valuation; (2) WMS
Industries (WMS), posting 1.87 points to the index due to a significant
17.06-percent stock price increase; (3) Bally Technologies (BYI), contributing
1.32 points to the index driven by an 11.65-percent gain in its stock
performance; (4) Lottomatica (LTO), which was up 5.66 percent adding 1.29
points; and (5) Aristocrat Technologies (ALL) rounded out the top five with a
3.12-percent price increase, contributing 0.53 points to the overall index.

Selected suppliers reporting negative contributions to the index included: (1)
Global Cash Access (GCA), posting -0.52 points to the index based on a
19.44-percent decline in its stock valuation; (2) Astro Corp. (3064),
reporting a 20.03-percent decrease in its stock valuation contributing -0.12
points to the index; and (3) Multimedia Games (MGAM), posting -0.07 points to
the index due to a decrease of 10.68 percent in its stock valuation.

It is important to note that INTRALOT S.A. was added to the AGEM Index during
the month of August. INTRALOT is a leading supplier of integrated gaming and
transaction processing systems with a presence in 50 countries on five
continents. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, their stock is publicly traded
on the
Athens Stock Exchange.



Exchange: Stock Price Percent
Symbol at month end Change
AGEM (Currency) Aug- Jul- Aug- Prior Prior Index
09 09 08 Period Year Contribution
Ainsworth Game
Technology ASX: AGI (AU$) 0.06 0.08 0.12 (31.25) (52.17) (0.02)

Aristocrat
Technologies ASX: ALL (AU$) 4.62 4.48 5.90 3.12 (21.69) 0.53

Astro Corp. Taiwan:
3064 (NT$) 58.30 72.90 73.00 (20.03) (20.14) (0.12)

Bally NYSE: BYI
Technologies (US$) 40.43 36.21 34.23 11.65 18.11 1.32

Elixir Gaming
Technologies AMEX: EGT (US$) 0.22 0.17 0.42 27.06 (48.57) 0.03

GameTech Nasdaq: GMTC
International (US$) 1.92 1.98 3.89 (3.03) (50.64) (0.00)

Gaming
Partners Nasdaq: GPIC
International (US$) 6.00 7.07 5.29 (15.13) 13.42 (0.04)

Global Cash
Access NYSE: GCA (US$) 7.25 9.00 5.99 (19.44) 21.04 (0.52)

IGT NYSE: IGT
(US$) 20.92 19.75 21.43 5.92 (2.38) 1.88

INTRALOT S.A. ATHEX:
INLOT (euro) 4.40 4.37 8.62 0.69 (48.96) 0.13

Konami NYSE: KNM
(US$) 19.66 21.45 30.43 (8.34) (35.39) (1.12)

Lottomatica MILAN:
(GTECH) LTO.MI (euro) 15.69 14.85 21.06 5.66 (25.50) 1.29

Multimedia Nasdaq: MGAM
Games (US$) 5.02 5.62 5.06 (10.68) (0.79) (0.07)

Shuffle Master Nasdaq: SHFL
(US$) 7.58 7.20 5.02 5.28 51.00 0.11

Transact Nasdaq: TACT
Technologies (US$) 5.43 5.48 12.25 (0.91) (55.67) (0.00)

Wells-Gardner
Electronics AMEX: WGA (US$) 1.53 1.22 1.32 25.41 15.91 0.02

WMS Industries NYSE: WMS
(US$) 42.33 36.16 33.60 17.06 25.98 1.87

Change in
Index Value 5.27

AGEM: July 2009 106.29

AGEM: August 2009 111.56




ANALYSIS PROVIDED BY UNION GAMING GROUP
Gaming suppliers' momentum continues through August helped by improving
sentiment given relative stability on a macro basis. Improving dynamics in the
casino and supplier sub-sectors particularly underscored the relative
strength. We saw good news at the state level during August, improving
dynamics in Asia, sector earnings that demonstrated stability in gaming (MGM
MIRAGE, Boyd Gaming, Melco-Crown, WMS, Bally Technologies, Ameristar, and
Aristocrat), and capital markets activity such as capital raises and debt
amendments that resulted in balance sheet improvement (Las Vegas Sands,
Melco-Crown). Collectively the sector got healthier in August. Here is a
laundry list of activity that contributed: Ohio's Supreme Court validated the
casino initiative signatures while the measure gained some important local
support. Ohio's Lottery Commission also approved VLT rules. In Pennsylvania
the House Majority leader pegged table game expansion at 70% likelihood, while
Penn National's Charles Town Races pursues voter approval for tables. At the
end of August compact momentum between Seminoles and Florida gathered steam
also providing for prospective table expansion. Massachusetts announced
financial legislation which should lay the ground work for gaming expansion.
Amendment 50 seems to be working in Colorado, driving outsized gaming revenue
performance, while a battle to build and operate a racino at Aqueduct rages.
In Asia commission caps were approved in Macau and visa restrictions were
anticipated to lift in early September. These favorable structural changes
should accrue to casino operators in the region ultimately enabling healthier
capital expenditure dynamics. Taiwan set its first casino referendum for the
end of September as it looks to offer casino gaming. This momentum has
continued into early September and we are cautiously optimistic about the
fundamental improvement in 4Q09.

The AGEM Index
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) produces the monthly
AGEM Index that comprises 17 global gaming suppliers throughout the world. A
total of 12 suppliers are based in the United States and are listed on the
NYSE, Nasdaq, or AMEX, while two trade on the Australian exchange, one
supplier trades on the Athens exchange, one trades on the Milan exchange, and
another trades on the Taiwan OTC exchange. The index is computed based on the
month-end stock price (adjusted for dividends and splits) of each company and
weighted based on approximation of market capitalization. Market
capitalizations for manufacturers trading on foreign exchanges have been
converted to US dollar-equivalents as of month-end for comparability purposes.
The AGEM Index is based on a 100-point value as of January 2005.

About AGEM
AGEM is an international trade association representing manufacturers of
electronic gaming devices, systems, and components for the gaming industry.
The Association works to further the interests of gaming equipment
manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, tradeshow
partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the
members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the
organization. Together, AGEM and its member organizations have assisted
regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve
problems and create a positive business environment.

AGEM Membership Roster
The current AGEM membership roster, 81 strong, is a who's who of the supplier
segment of the global gaming industry: AGEM Gold Members: Aristocrat
Technologies, Aruze Gaming America, Austrian Gaming Industries, Bally
Technologies, GTECH/Atronic/Spielo, International Game Technology (IGT),
INTRALOT S.A., Konami Gaming and WMS Gaming. AGEM Silver Members: AC Coin &
Slot, Action Gaming, Casino Technology, Interblock USA, JCM Global, MEI,
Multimedia Games, Octavian International, Shuffle Master, Suzo-Happ Group,
TCSJohnHuxley and Wells-Gardner Electronics. AGEM Bronze Members: Ainsworth
Game Technology, Astro Corp., Cadillac Jack, Cammegh Limited, CashCode / Crane
Payment Solutions, Diamond Game, Digital Display Group, Euro Games Technology
(EGT), GameTech International, Gaming Support, Incredible Technologies, Jumbo
Technology, KGM Gaming, MCA Processing, Modern Gaming, Rocket Gaming Systems
and Summit Gaming. AGEM Associate Members: CMYK Creative, Cole Industries,
Cybertec Gaming Systems, DynaGraphic Printing, Elite Casino Products,
Esterline Advanced Input Systems, FutureLogic, Gaming Partners International,
Gary Platt Manufacturing, Global Cash Access, Global Gaming Group (G3), Grand
Products, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Howard & Howard, IdeaWork Studios, IDX,
Intel, IPS, James Industries, Kreller Group, KSK, Lewis & Roca, Masterpiece
Advertising, MC2, Mikohn Signs and Graphics, Money Controls, Nanoptix, Paokai
Electronic Enterprise Co., Proforma GPS, Regulatory Management Counselors,
Sanmina-SCI, Strategy9, Talent Associates, Tgraphics/Outpost Productions, The
Bright Group, 3M Touch Systems, Tournament One, TMX, Trade Show Fabrications,
TransAct Technologies, Veridocs, Wrex Products and Young Electric Sign Company
(YESCO).

AGEM Index and Overview
The AGEM index and overview is prepared by Applied Analysis (AA). AA is a
Nevada-based advisory services firm providing a wide range of consultation
services for public and private entities. The company utilizes extensive
experience in economics, information technology and finance to provide a wide
range of services, including urban economic consulting, financial advisory
services, market analysis, public policy analysis, hospitality industry and
gaming consulting, and information system and technology consulting.

Industry Analysis
Industry Analysis is prepared by Union Gaming Group (UGG). UGG is an
independent research firm, government and industry advisor, focusing on the
global gaming business. UGG provides research, access and advisory services
and offers varying levels of research products and services, which capitalize
on UGG's relationships with corporate managements, governments, and other
parties relevant to the global gaming business.

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decision-based purposes. This analysis is based on selected economic data from
a wide range of economic data and statistics and is not intended to be a
comprehensive overview of all economic factors. Neither Association of Gaming
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CONTACT: Paul Speirs, +1-702-413-4278, paulspeirs@cox.net, for Association of
Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)