Thomas J. Caffrey, Vice President of Global Technology for GTECH Corporation, Honored as a 2005 Premier 100 IT Leader by IDG's C

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, R.I., Jan. 10  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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 http://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 GTECH Corporation

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/.

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(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), DEMO(R) and IDC Directions.  IDC
provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. 
Company information is available at http://www.idg.com/.

  Contact: Robert K. Vincent
           Public Affairs
           GTECH Corporation
           401-392-7452


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