Carson City, NV
9th August 2000

In a unanimous decision, the Nevada Gaming Control Board
recommended Aristocrat for licensure during their Board meeting Aug. 9th, in
Carson City.  The Board’s positive recommendation will be forwarded to the
Nevada Gaming Commission for final determination on Aug. 24th.

Aristocrat, the Australian-based gaming manufacturer, applied for a gaming
manufacturer’s, distributor’s and operator’s license in Nevada to further
strengthen its global strategy which includes a commitment to the U.S.
market.

"We are extremely pleased with the recommendation," said Des Randall,
Aristocrat’s chief executive officer.  "Knowing the Board finds Aristocrat
suitable for a license in Nevada is excellent news for the company and all
of its stakeholders.  We look forward to the Commission’s determination
later this month."

Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is the US subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure
Limited, whose world-wide headquarters are in Sydney, Australia.  Aristocrat
operates in 29 countries and holds licenses in 16 US states and 50 Native
American Tribal casinos.