Scientific Games Corporation

NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 - Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) (the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Barcrest Group Limited ("Barcrest"), a leading supplier of gaming content and machines in Europe, from International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) for approximately 33 million pounds Sterling in cash (subject to certain post-closing adjustments), plus up to approximately 2 million pounds in deferred consideration, the payment of which is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions relating to a third-party contract.