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GSA Elects New Board of Directors

LAS VEGAS – (PRESS RELEASE) -- As it prepares to move from development to implementation of worldwide standards, the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) has elected new Board of Directors officers. Lyle Bell, Senior VP of IT with the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been elected Chairman of the Board. Bell has been extremely active in GSA since 2003 and replaces outgoing Chairman Gregg Solomon, who remains on the Board, but chose to step down in anticipation of the merger between MGM and Mandalay Resort Group.

Bell said, "Gregg Solomon has been a tireless champion of GSA and of standards development. The entire gaming industry owes him a debt of gratitude for carrying the vision forward, and for leading the unprecedented cooperation between operators and manufacturers to bring standards to the point where they are today."

Other elected officers include Mark Lipparelli of Bally Gaming & Systems, Vice Chairman; John Boushy of Harrah's Entertainment, Secretary; and Fred Lychock of R. Franco, Treasurer. The new Board leadership was elected to a one-year term, which officially began on Monday, February 28, 2005.

Additionally, three individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Joe Bailo, Atronic Americas, LLC; Moti Vyas, Viejas Enterprises; and Jeanne-Marie Wilkins, Argosy Gaming Company. The Board of Directors appointed two persons from new Platinum member companies to the Board: Ron Harris, Rocket Gaming; and Russ McMeekin, Progressive Gaming.

Other Board members include Gregg Solomon, Mandalay Resort Group; Derrik Khoo Sin Huat, E-Genting Holdings Sdn Bhd; Steve Sutherland, Konami Gaming, Inc.; Jon Berkley, Transact Technologies; and Rob Siemasko, WMS Gaming.

GSA President Peter DeRaedt said, "GSA is growing around the world and in all facets of gaming. That is reflected in our new leadership, board of directors and in our membership, which continues to expand globally along with the gaming industry."

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