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Bruce Rowe Joins GTECH as Corporate Vice President of Business
Strategy and GM of Nevada Operations
WEST GREENWICH, R.I., April 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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.
Certain statements contained in this press release are forward looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company identifies
forward looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "could,"
"expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "continue," or
similar words that refer to the future. Such statements include, without
limitation, statements relating to the prospects and financial outlook for the
Company, which reflect management assumptions regarding: (i) the future
prospects for and stability of the lottery industry and other businesses in
which the Company is engaged or expects to be engaged, (ii) the future
operating and financial performance of the Company (including, without
limitation, expected future growth in revenues, profit margins and earnings per
share), and (iii) the ability of the Company to retain existing business and to
obtain and retain new business. Such forward looking statements reflect
management's assessment based on information currently available, but are not
guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward looking
statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth
above, in the Company's subsequent press releases and on reports by the Company
on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and other reports and filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, as well as risks and uncertainties respecting: (i)
the potential impact of extensive and evolving government regulations upon the
Company's business; (ii) the ability of the Company to continue to retain and
extend its existing contracts and win new contracts; (iii) the possibility of
slower than expected growth or declines in sales of lottery and gaming goods
and services by the Company or the Company's customers; (iv) exposure to
foreign currency fluctuations; (v) risks and uncertainties inherent in doing
business in foreign jurisdictions; (vi) the relatively large percentage of the
Company's revenues attributable to a relatively small number of the Company's
customers; (vii) the possibility of significant fluctuation of quarterly
operating results; (viii) the intensity of competition in the lottery and
gaming industries; (ix) the possibility of substantial penalties under and/or
termination of the Company's contracts; (x) the ability of the Company to
respond to technological change and to satisfy the future technological demands
of its customers; (xi) opposition to expansion of lottery and gaming; (xii) the
Company's ability to attract and retain key employees; and (xiii) the
possibility of adverse determinations in pending legal proceedings.
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/.
Contact:
Robert K. Vincent
Public Affairs
GTECH Corporation
401-392-7452
DATASOURCE: GTECH Holdings Corporation
CONTACT: Robert K. Vincent, Public Affairs of GTECH Corporation,
+1-401-392-7452
Web site: http://www.gtech.com/