Progressive Gaming Appoints Executive VP

LAS VEGAS -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Progressive Gaming International Corporation (NASDAQ: PGIC), a leading provider of diversified technology and content products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide announced today that it has appointed Robert B. Ziems as Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective immediately. Mr. Ziems replaces Michael Dreitzer who resigned for personal reasons. Mr. Dreitzer will remain as a consultant on regulatory and other matters for the Company.

Mr. Ziems has been with the Company since April 2004 as Associate General Counsel responsible for licensing and business development. Prior to joining the Company, he was the Associate General Counsel for Aristocrat Technologies and Station Casinos. He also held the same position for a communications company and was the General Counsel for a technology-based company, M-CAM, Inc. in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Ziems also practiced law in Las Vegas for the firm of Dempsey Roberts and Smith. He holds a bachelors degree from the University of South Florida and obtained his law degree from the Drake University School of Law. Mr. Ziems is licensed to practice law in Nevada and Virginia.

President and Chief Executive Officer Russ McMeekin stated: "We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to promote an outstanding individual into this mission critical position from within our organization. Rob has been instrumental in the success of our licensing activities and has been a key component of our strategy of maintaining a solid bench and continuing to enhance the human capital throughout the Company."

McMeekin continued: "Mike Dreitzer added tremendous value to our company and while we will miss him being a part of our management team, we support and respect his decision. Our entire team wishes Mike the very best in his new endeavors."

Executive Vice President and General Counsel Robert Ziems stated: "I am honored to be a part of the Progressive Gaming team and am very excited about our future. I believe we have the necessary ingredients to propel our company to the next level of success."

Michael Dreitzer stated: "I have enjoyed my tenure with Progressive Gaming and am proud of our achievements thus far, and I am confident that we have established a strong foundation for continued success as I believe the best is yet to come for the Company and its shareholders."