WMS Gaming Amends Agreement with Its Russian Distributor

1 February 2005

ILLINOIS -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS), announced today that it has amended its distribution agreement with its Russian distributor, Belco Handels GmbH and its Russian affiliate, ZAO Unicum. The amended agreement now extends until June 30, 2011 and provides for the purchase of at least 4,000 new WMS gaming devices in each year of the contract beginning July 1, 2005, aggregating a minimum 24,000 new units over the extended term of the agreement.

"This is a significant agreement for WMS as it furthers our international expansion and represents the largest single customer arrangement in the Company's history," stated Brian Gamache, President and CEO of WMS. "We are pleased to extend our successful relationship with Unicum and believe that in teaming up with the market leader, WMS has significantly enhanced its ability to capitalize on the expected growth in Russia over the coming years.

"The Unicum agreement represents another significant endorsement of our creative game content and innovative gaming platform which continue to gain recognition worldwide for the high level of entertainment and enjoyment they provide casino patrons," concluded Gamache. "We look forward to working collaboratively with Unicum to expand our already strong presence in the Russian gaming market."

"We believe WMS makes the most entertaining games in the world and the highest earning games in Russia," stated Boris Belotserkovsky, President and CEO of Belco Handels. "We introduced WMS' Bluebird(TM) gaming cabinet last summer and it quickly became a favorite with casino patrons. It makes great business sense to build upon our successful relationship with WMS. We look forward to the benefits of working closely with WMS over the next six years."


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