Aristocrat Showcases 25+ New Games, Range of Progressive Jackpot Links and Latest System Advancements At Upcoming Trade Shows.

Business Editors

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2001

Diversity is Highlight of Leading Game Manufacturer Offerings

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., today announced that it will present a widely diverse and expanded product lineup of games, progressive jackpot links and system advancements at two key upcoming industry shows to be held in Las Vegas in the next few weeks including Global Gaming Expo (Oct. 1-3) and World Gaming Congress (Oct. 17-19).

"With the acquisition of Casino Data Systems (CDS) in July, we have benefited from a merger of people and resources," said Mark Newburg, the company's president. "One of the results is that we are releasing stepper and video games from the former CDS side, and high performance video games and HYPERLINK(R) themes developed at our Tucson technology centers. We are perhaps the only gaming company in the world that can boast of development technology centers that can draw from so much talent in so many locations not only in the U.S., but worldwide."

Highlights of the complete lineup of offerings include:

-- Highly innovative video slot games designed by R&D facilities in Las Vegas, Tucson and Sydney, Australia;

-- New stepper games and new video games, most of which have recently received gaming approval;

-- New cabinet, the MAV 500(TM), designed especially for a smaller slot base and with increased player attraction features including a flatter screen monitor and enhanced audio;

-- Expanded selection of games for the company's popular BIG SHOT!(TM) multi-site progressive link;

-- CASH EXPRESS(TM)and PENGUIN PUCKS(TM) versions of the newly introduced HYPERLINK(R), a patented jackpot bonus system;

-- OASIS system advancements especially for cashless casino environment including portable RF ticket redemption; and

-- PROLINK(TM) plasma system for central control and customizing of plasma screens across a casino floor.

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of global gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited, is responsible for all North and South American operations from its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. With its acquisition of Casino Data Systems in June 2001, Aristocrat now offers a diversified product line that reaches into virtually all facets of the casino floor. In addition to both video and stepper slots, the company provides casino management systems, multi-site progressive (MSP) systems, progressive jackpot meters and customized overhead sign packages. The company holds 17 licenses in various states and with more than 80 Native American tribal casinos in the United States.

From its worldwide headquarters in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat pioneered the gaming industry move to video slot technology and continues to demonstrate its mastery of games with higher player appeal in more than 30 countries, including all major gaming markets worldwide from Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa to North and South America. The company employs more than 1,850 people across the globe and draws annual revenues in excess at AU$540 million. For further information, visit www.aristocrattechnologies.com.

Statements in this release which are not historical facts are 'forward looking' statements and 'safe harbor' statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the Company's public filings.

BIG SHOT!(TM), CASH EXPRESS(TM), HYPERLINK(R), MAV 500(TM), PENGUIN PUCKS(TM), and PROLINK(TM) are trademarks of Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.