WMS Gaming to Introduce the Next Generation of What Players Want(TM) at G2E Tradeshow in Las Vegas; Full Suite of Games for All Product Lines to Debut; Technology Innovations and Server-Based Gaming Capabilities to be Showcased.WAUKEGAN, Ill. & LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- WMS Gaming WMS Gaming, Inc. is a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Inc, which manufactures casino slot machines. The company is credited with the introduction of 5 reel video slot machines to the world-wide market, and WMS Gaming is also well known for their manufacture of pinball machines. Inc., a subsidiary of WMS WMS Warehouse Management System WMS Web Map Service (open geospatial consortium specification) WMS West Middle School (Rochester Hills, MI) WMS Workforce Management Software WMS Wechsler Memory Scale Industries Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : WMS), will debut a full line of new product offerings featuring 83 new game themes at the fifth annual Global Gaming Expo Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is an annual gaming trade show held in Las Vegas, Nevada, generally in November, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show is one of the two major gaming trade shows. (G2E G2E Government to Employees G2E Got to Eat G2E Global Gaming Expo ) (Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. : Booth #1256) in Las Vegas, September 13-15. The 83 new game themes represent the highest number of new game introductions in WMS' history and the new offerings address all of the product lines typically featured on a casino's slot floor, including: --17 new for sale multi-line, multi-coin video slot games, including 4 new games for the Company's new Hot Hot Penny(TM) - branded series of low denomination games; --35 new for-sale mechanical reel games including three-, four-, and five-reel offerings; --15 new wide-area and local-area progressive games; --13 new non-linked participation games; and, --3 new video poker Video poker is a casino game based on five-card draw poker. It is played on a computerized console which is a similar size to a slot machine. History Video poker first became commercially viable when it became economical to combine a television-like monitor with a titles, including the first two WORLD SERIES OF POKER The World Series of Poker is the largest set of poker tournaments in the world. It is held annually in Las Vegas, lasting just over a month. A bracelet is awarded to the winner of each of the fifty-plus events which include all the major varieties of poker. (TM) branded games. In addition, WMS will premier a variety of new hardware and game play innovations, including state-of-the-art 3D video graphics, a BOSE Bose , Satyendra Nath 1894-1974. Indian physicist whose work in quantum mechanics provided the base for a statistical description of the behavior of large numbers of bosons. Noun 1. (R)-enhanced audio system and new betting mechanics for low denomination players. WMS will also host demonstrations of its server-based gaming capabilities which have been designed to further enhance the game play experience for slot players, while providing advanced floor management tools for casino operators. At last year's G2E event, WMS premiered 63 new game themes, substantially all of which subsequently received regulatory approval. "WMS engineers and game developers have established a well earned reputation for developing new features and game concepts that capture the attention of slot players and drive earnings for casino operators," stated Brian R. Gamache, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of WMS. "With an unprecedented number of new innovations integrated into WMS products debuting at G2E this year, we look to roll out the industry's most creative games featuring exciting new game play elements. This year's lineup of new games across all product lines raises the bar on gaming entertainment higher than ever before. The increasing demand for WMS' new game offerings was underscored by our continuing high level of open orders following a year of tremendous growth where we recorded an 80% increase in new unit sales unit sales Sales measured in terms of physical units rather than dollars. Unit sales data are often used by financial analysts when evaluating the health of a company. and a 54% increase in our installed base of participation games. These metrics speak directly to the innovation, quality and popularity of the game content we consistently bring to market. "Over the past three years, we have amassed a considerable portfolio of intellectual property focused on enhancing yield management capabilities for casino operators coupled with ground breaking game play mechanics and feature enhancements for casino players which are enabled in the networked environment of server-based gaming. We'll host customer previews at this year's G2E show that demonstrate our capabilities in the server-based gaming environment." Mr. Gamache concluded, "WMS is solidly on a path to extend its record of growth and innovation over the next several years. We look forward to demonstrating the next wave of gaming innovation from WMS for our casino customers and investment professionals at this year's G2E show." FOR-SALE GAMES New Multi-Line, Multi-Coin Video Games See video game console. As of August 31, 2005, WMS has 38 unique multi-line, multi-coin video for-sale titles approved in most gaming jurisdictions. At this year's G2E tradeshow, WMS will debut a total of 17 new for-sale video titles. For the Company's recently launched Hot Hot Penny series of games, four new game themes will be introduced - King of Africa(TM), Gem Hunter(TM), Blue Lagoon Blue Lagoon
GLI Greater Louisville Inc. (Metro Chamber of Commerce in Louisville, KY) GLI Global Imager GLI Great Lakes Invitational (college hockey tournament) GLI Great Lakes Water Quality Initiative markets and in Nevada and is pending approval in other jurisdictions. New Mechanical Reel Games and Technology WMS' new mechanical reel product line is quickly gaining acceptance with slot players. The Company currently has 40 titles approved in most gaming jurisdictions for all four of its innovative bonusing concepts - Color Dotmation(TM), Can't Lose(R), Scroll Top(TM) and Ring Series(TM). For its latest new bonusing concept, Mega Multiplier(TM), WMS will introduce four new game themes - Double Horseshoes, Hot Hot 777(TM), Charming Cherries(TM) and Triple Treat(TM). Every time the Mega Multiplier symbol lands on the payline, a multiplier value is added to the meter on the Mega Multiplier button. When the player presses the Mega Multiplier button, they are awarded a guaranteed winning combination multiplied times the Mega Multiplier amount. The Company will also introduce its new four reel mechanical reel product line featuring six new game themes. A new five reel mechanical reel line of low denomination games featuring the Hot Hot Super Jackpots(TM) bonus will be introduced with four new game themes. New Video Poker Products: WMS' new video poker products will include a multi-set of traditional poker games which will be the first games launched using the WORLD SERIES OF POKER brand. A second WORLD SERIES OF POKER game debuts at G2E featuring an exciting bonus feature where players simulate participation in the final table of the WORLD SERIES OF POKER event. Also, the Company will introduce its new Tower Poker(TM) video poker game, which offers players a multi-hand game that allows players to maximize winning hands. GAMING OPERATIONS Progressive Game Offerings WMS will introduce one of the most recognized brands in the country with one of the largest game launches in the gaming industry. The Company's POWERBALL(TM) series of progressive slot machines will make its debut with four original themes - two - four reel mechanical reel games and two - five reel video Reel Video (also referred to as Reel the Store) is a local video rental store in Berkeley, California, in operation since 1997. It was the only physical storefront for now-defunct late-1990s American online video retailer Reel. games. Each POWERBALL progressive gaming device includes WMS' new 3x3 Matrix Progressive(TM) technology offering 9 levels of local-area progressive jackpots where players can Win More Than One(TM) progressive jackpot with one wager. This feature also includes a 10th progressive jackpot, which is a wide-area progressive (WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. ) jackpot with up to a $1,000,000 reset, in selected jurisdictions. Other new progressive games making their debut at G2E this year include GREEN ACRES(TM), based on the popular television series and featuring an innovative penny WAP gaming experience and a new TOP GUN(TM) WAP series, based on the hit feature film. The TOP GUN WAP series features advanced 3D graphics-enhanced bonus rounds and will introduce a Bose FreeField(R) II directed audio system. In addition to these three new WAP series, WMS will feature one new five-reel video game and two new three-reel mechanical reel games for the MONOPOLY(TM) Money(TM) wide-area progressive jackpot. The Company's second WAP jackpot series, which is based on movie characters played by acclaimed actor Clint Eastwood, will be supplemented with two new games: DIRTY HARRY(TM) featuring both video and mechanical reel games, and BRONCO bronco: see mustang. BILLY(TM) as a video game. Also, six new game themes will debut for the Company's recently launched 5-reel video Jackpot Party Progressive(TM) local-area progressive offering. Jackpot Party Progressive is a multi-level local-area progressive bonus system, which for the first time allows players to pick their way to higher and higher progressive awards if they can avoid the "party poopers." Each jackpot awarded through the Jackpot Party(R) bonus game is broadcast to an overhead display allowing other casino players to enjoy the "party." Non-Linked Participation Game Offerings Continuing a successful run that now spans more than seven years and over 20 game themes, WMS will leverage the tremendous popularity of MONOPOLY-branded games with a unique gaming concept that brings a communal gaming experience to the slot floor. MONOPOLY Big Event(TM) is the first slot game where everyone playing in the bank of games participates in the bonus round and they all win together, creating the excitement of a table game experience on a slot machine. In addition, one new MONOPOLY non-linked participation game titled Shake, Rattle & Roll(TM), and new titles for our other already popular participation series will debut, including MEN IN BLACK(TM) - Galactic Payback(TM) and two new themes for the HOLLYWOOD SQUARES For the musical group of the same name, see . The Hollywood Squares is an American television comedy and game show in which two contestants play tic-tac-toe to win money and prizes. (TM) series - Center Star Wild(TM) and One for the Fans(TM) - will debut at this year's G2E event. WMS will also premier three new titles for the Company's premium-priced, dual screen video line, including games based on the popular LOVE BOAT(TM) and YOU BET YOUR LIFE(TM) television series. The Company will also debut a new, premium-priced three reel mechanical product line with a mechanical top box bonus featuring two branded game themes - BEAT THE CLOCK(TM) and MATCH GAME(TM). OTHER PRODUCT OFFERINGS Server-Based Gaming Preview Finally, WMS will be hosting previews of the Company's solution to address the next cycle of gaming innovation - server-based gaming - at its booth. WMS will demonstrate to customers its WAGE-NET(TM) innovative technology that is focused on game play enhancement for players and yield management tools for its casino customers. MONOPOLY is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Used with permission (C)2005 Hasbro. All rights reserved. WORLD SERIES OF POKER is a trademark of Harrah's License Company, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . All rights reserved. LOVE BOAT(TM) & (C) Paramount Pictures Corporation YOU BET YOUR LIFE(TM) & (C) National Broadcasting Co., Inc. BEAT THE CLOCK and MATCH GAME are trademarks of FremantleMedia Operations BV. Licensed by FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide. (C)2003 FremantleMedia North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Inc. All rights reserved. POWERBALL is a registered trademark of the Multi-State Lottery Association The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) is a "non-profit, government-benefit association owned and operated by its member lotteries." It was formed in 1987 by six states and the D.C. Lottery. Its first game was launched the next year. Slowly, more states joined MUSL. . Used with permission. MEN IN BLACK II(TM) (C)2002 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. GREEN ACRES(TM) & (C) 1965-2005 Orion Pictures Corporation. All rights reserved. HOLLYWOOD SQUARES is a trademark of King World Productions, Inc. TOP GUN(TM) & (C) Paramount Pictures Corp. BRONCO BILLY(TM) & (C) Warner Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Entertainment Inc. BOSE and FREE FIELD are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation The Bose Corporation is a privately-held American company based in Framingham, Massachusetts that specializes in audio equipment[2][3] and holds the philosophy of supporting its technological development through research (thus the company motto). . DIRTY HARRY(TM) & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Hot Hot Penny, King of Africa, Gem Hunter, Blue Lagoon, Star of India, Color Dotmation, Can't Lose, Scroll Top, Ring Series, Hot Hot 777, Charming Cherries, Triple Treat, Mega Multiplier, Hot Hot Super Jackpots, Tower Poker, 3x3 Matrix Progressive, Win More Than One, Money, 3D Surround Sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. , Jackpot Party, Jackpot Party Progressive, Big Event, Shake, Rattle & Roll, Galactic Payback, Center Star Wild, One for the Fans and WAGE-NET are trademarks or registered trademarks of WMS Gaming Inc. U.S. and International Patents Pending (C)2005 WMS Industries Inc. All rights reserved. This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning our future business performance, strategy, outlook, plans, liquidity, pending regulatory matters and outcomes of contingencies including legal proceedings All actions that are authorized or sanctioned by law and instituted in a court or a tribunal for the acquisition of rights or the enforcement of remedies. , among others. Forward-looking statements may be typically identified by such words as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "seek," "believe," "estimate," and "intend," among others. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of our forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Consequently, no forward-looking statements may be guaranteed. Factors which could cause our actual results to differ from expectations include (1) delay or refusal by regulators to approve our new gaming platforms, cabinet designs, game themes and related hardware and software, (2) a failure to obtain and maintain our gaming licenses and regulatory approvals, (3) an inability to introduce in a timely manner new games and gaming machines that achieve and maintain market acceptance, (4) a software anomaly or fraudulent manipulation of our gaming machines and software, (5) a failure to obtain the right to use, or an inability to adapt to rapid development of new technologies, and (6) an infringement claim seeking to restrict our use of material technologies. These factors and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations are more fully described under "Item 1. Business-Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended June 30, 2004 and our more recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., designs, manufactures and markets video and reel-spinning gaming devices and video lottery terminals A Video Lottery Terminal or VLT is a gaming machine that allows gamblers to bet on the outcome of a video game. A VLT is similar to a slot machine, except that it is connected to a centralized computer system that determines the outcome of each wager using a random . WMS Gaming is headquartered in Waukegan, IL with regional offices in all major domestic gaming jurisdictions, as well as Barcelona, Spain, London, England, Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. , and Sydney, Australia. |
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