LAUNCHED ORDINARY STOCK BUY BACK PLAN

ROME (ITALY), 23 May 2008 – Lottomatica S.p.A. has launched the ordinary stock buy back plan authorized by the ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on 15 April 2008. The Plan is intended for the purchase, on a rotational basis, of up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital corresponding to 15,215,283 shares equivalent to approximately €272 million, in compliance with the current regulations and contractual agreements entered into by the Group.

Related information, pursuant to art. 144bis of the Consob's Issuers Regulation:

- Report of the Board of Directors on the first item of the agenda of the ordinary Shareholders' Meeting held on 15 April 2008 (posted on www.gruppolottomatica.it )

- Press Release dated 15 April 2008

Lottomatica is one of the world's largest commercial lottery operators and a market leader in the Italian gaming industry. GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company, providing innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery. GTECH and Lottomatica together create a fully integrated lottery operator and gaming technology solutions provider – a combined company with worldwide scale, considerable financial strength, and industry-leading customer solutions. Lottomatica is majority owned by De Agostini, which belongs to a century-old publishing, media, and financial services group. Lottomatica is publicly traded on the Italian Stock Exchange (LTO), and in 2007, had approximately €1.7 billion in revenues and 5,900 employees in over 45 countries when combined with GTECH.

For further information:

  AD HOC Communication Advisors 02/7606741

Mario Pellegatta - Matteo Cidda 335/1415585

This press release and the previous ones are available on the web site: www.adhoccommunication.it

Lottomatica web site: www.gruppolottomatica.it

GTECH contact: Robert K. Vincent Public Affairs 1-401-392-7452

GTECH web site: www.gtech.com