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žžƵ PLACED AMONG THE BEST 100 EUROPEAN STOCKS

Athens, Greece

 žžƵ is ranked as the best performing stock of the Greek Stock Exchange (between those included in the FTSE All Europe Index) as well as within the first 100 European stocks that demonstrated the best performance for the period between March 2001- March 2002, according to a Financial Times survey, which was released in the newspaper on July 2. This survey is produced in conjunction with the FTSE, the global equity index provider and is carried out every year measuring total shareholder return.

 žžƵ’ s shares increased 19,4% during this period, whilst at the same time, the Greek stock market declined significantly at a 25%. Also, it is worth mentioning that since March 2002, žžƵ has increased another 10% versus a 2% fall in the Greek market, continuing to incorporate the good news, the first quarter rise in sales and earnings, as well as the high dividend policy that again was followed by the company for the fiscal year 2001.

 The remarkable performance of žžƵ’s shares reflects the market’s view of the company, regarding the strong cash flow produced by its operations and the company’s prospects in the international market. As the CEO of žžƵ, Mr Constantinos Antonopoulos, commented “ žžƵ being among the top performing European companies proves its ability to produce high shareholder return through capital gains and dividends, based in its strong fundamentals and growth opportunities in the global marketplace”.

 žžƵ is engaged in the development of integrated gaming systems and provides multiple services related to the design, development, operation and support of games. Based on its extensive know how, advanced product development specifications and substantial experience in organizing and operating lottery games, žžƵ can offer its clients custom-made integrated solutions, which ensure maximum efficiency and absolute security. Following a highly successful period of rapid growth, žžƵ is ranked 3rd, based on 2001 financial results, among lottery suppliers worldwide, and maintains a steady course towards the leading position in the global market. Today the company has secured an important position in the European and South American markets while is expanding its presence in North America and S.E. Asia.