Friday, August 25, 2006

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today voted unanimously to approve
licenses for two companies that filed applications to be suppliers of slot
machines and associated equipment in the Commonwealth. All licenses are
subject to a series of conditions set by the Board to ensure that the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, and
Board rules and regulations are met. "Approving these licenses is another
major step forward for gaming in Pennsylvania," said Tad Decker, chairman of
the Board. The Board today approved supplier licenses for the following
companies: * Gaming Ventures LLC * Winner Security LLC Under the Race Horse
Development and Gaming Act, also known as Act 71 of 2004, the Board is
responsible for licensing 14 gaming facilities across the state and ensuring
the integrity of the acquisition and operation of slot machines and
associated equipment. Pursuant to the Act, the Board has jurisdiction over
every aspect of the authorization and operation of slot machines in the
Commonwealth.