Konami, Atronic sign deal

LAS VEGAS, Nevada –- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Konami Gaming of Las Vegas and Phoenix-based Atronic have entered into a multi-year OEM agreement, it was announced today.

Under the agreement, Atronic will develop and market its new stepper product Passion Slots(TM) based on Konami Gaming's proven software and hardware platforms.

"This agreement is the first of its kind for Konami Gaming," says Steve Sutherland, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Konami Gaming. "We're delighted to be working with Atronic. It's a mutually beneficial agreement that will raise more consumer awareness and hence market share for both companies."

"We greatly value the partnership with Konami Gaming" says Michael Lauer, CFO/Interim CEO Atronic Americas. "We are excited about the important stepper-product market segment, and providing our customers a great product."

Passion Slots(TM) will debut at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, November 14-16, 2006. It will feature two 5-level linked progressives, Treasure Hunter(TM) and Lady Orleans along with several stand-alone titles including Atronic's classic Sphinx.