MDI Entertainment, MLB Sign Deal

28 March 2006

NEW YORK –- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Scientific Games Corps.' (Nasdaq: SGMS) wholly-owned subsidiary, MDI Entertainment, has reached a licensing agreement with Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. whereby MDI has been granted the exclusive rights through 2010 to produce and distribute State lottery tickets featuring the trademarks associated with Major League Baseball, including the MLB silhouetted batter logo, the World Series, League Championship Series, Division Series, and All-Star Game logos, as well as the logos of the Major League Baseball Clubs. In addition, Major League Baseball- themed prizes (such as game tickets and merchandise) will be offered with the lottery tickets.

"This is truly big news for MDI and lotteries everywhere," said Steve Saferin, president of Scientific Games Ventures and MDI Entertainment. "Lotteries have long been interested in promoting the Major League Baseball Clubs within their territories. We're proud to say that MLBP has selected MDI as its exclusive lottery marketing licensee and we look forward to working with lotteries, MLBP and the individual teams to offer the most exciting and entertaining lottery scratch product ever."

"Obtaining Major League Baseball licensing rights will help lotteries boost their revenue by creating new opportunities for fans to show their affinity for their favorite Clubs," said Lorne Weil, Chairman and CEO of MDI parent company Scientific Games. "We are confident that new Major League Baseball themed games will hit home with lottery players and help our instant ticket customers grow their business, resulting in more funding for education and other good causes."

MDI Entertainment expects several lotteries to introduce MLB games this year, with many more launching next year based on significant interest shown from across the country. The first MLB game will launch in Massachusetts on April 11 and will feature the Boston Red Sox.

Along with Major League Baseball, MDI also has exclusive licensing agreements with the NBA, the NHL and NASCAR.


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