Scientific Games Corporation announced in January it will close its Clifton, New Jersey office and consolidate its online lottery business into its Forsyth County Headquarters. This consolidation will include a 90,000-sq.-ft. (8,300-sq.-m.) expansion of the existing Forsyth County headquarters building and will bring over 100 new jobs to Cumming-Forsyth County, Georgia.
        Lorne Weil, chairman and CEO of Scientific Games, said, "Although closing a facility is never an easy decision to make, it is vital that we bring all of our online lottery systems people together under one roof. When we acquired IGT OnLine Entertainment Systems in November, Scientific Games gained some exceptional talent. We spoke repeatedly about the terrific synergies available to us and the opportunities for growth that the acquisition would deliver but we must make this move to take full advantage of them. By integrating game development, field operations, and customer service we will maximize our effectiveness in the online market."
        Governor Sonny Perdue stated "The state is excited to hear that Scientific Games will expand its gaming technology operations in Georgia. During these recovering economic times, we appreciate their investment and commitment to the communities and people of our great state."
        Joni Owens, President & CEO of the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, stated, "Forsyth County is elated that one of our largest corporate citizens, Scientific Games, is expanding again. The new job opportunities will have a very positive impact on our economic vitality. The new jobs and opportunities come at a time when so many communities are losing jobs and income base and these conditions truly make this expansion even more important. I want to thank the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the Forsyth County Development Authority for working with our community on this expansion."
        Forsyth County Commission Chairman Jack Conway added, "These new technology driven jobs will help bring stability to many families. We welcome our new friends moving from the New Jersey area and I am elated for the residents in the Forsyth County area that will benefit from this terrific expansion. We are fortunate to have several strong corporate entities such as Scientific Games in our community. I congratulate Scientific Games on their decision to consolidate and grow right here in Forsyth County."
        Scientific Games Corporation is the leading integrated supplier of instant tickets, systems and services to lotteries, and the leading supplier of wagering systems and services to pari-mutuel operators. It is also a licensed pari-mutuel gaming operator in Connecticut and the Netherlands and is a leading supplier of prepaid phone cards to telephone companies. Scientific Games' customers are in the United States and more than 60 other countries.
        For more information about Scientific Games, please visit their website at www.scientificgames.com.