Shuffle Master Inc announced today that Gavin Isaacs has been named as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and will be appointed to the Board of Directors. Isaacs moves from Bally Technologies where he has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2006. Before that he was Head of Global Marketing and Business Development at Aristocrat Leisure in Australia and President of Aristocrat Technologies in Las Vegas, overseeing the Americas market.

"After an extensive search in which we considered many talented and qualified CEO candidates, Gavin met all of our key criteria to lead Shuffle Master's next chapter of growth and strategic initiatives," stated Shuffle Master's Chairman of the Board, Garry Saunders. "His extensive and proven leadership in the international gaming technology and equipment space makes him an excellent leader for our skilled team of industry professionals. We believe that Gavin will be able to drive both innovation and efficient execution of our strategies in order to deliver increased value to our shareholders."

Shuffle Master is a gaming supply company specializing in providing its casino customers with improved profitability, productivity and security, as well as popular and cutting-edge gaming entertainment content, through value-add products in four distinct categories: Utility products which include automatic card shuffler, roulette chip sorters and intelligent table system modules, Proprietary Table Games which include live games, side bets and progressives, Electronic Table Systems which include various e-Table game platforms and Electronic Gaming Machines which include traditional video slot machines for select markets.

In joining Shuffle Master, Mr. Isaacs stated, "I am delighted to join Shuffle Master at such an exciting time both for the Company and for the global gaming industry. Shuffle Master is a great company steeped with accomplishment, highly innovative products, talented employees, and a growing worldwide customer base. There are extraordinary opportunities ahead for Shuffle Master and I look forward to working with the entire team as we position the Company for future long-term growth and profitability." (E-03.17.11)

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