SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Atronic unveiled plans today to manufacture and distribute slot machines utilizing content from the successful "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" television series. The Company has signed a three-year licensing agreement with MGM Consumer Products and the first placement of the slot machines will be unveiled in the fall of 2008.

"Stargate SG-1," the longest running Sci-Fi series in American television history aired for a remarkable 10 seasons. The show enjoyed a milestone 200th episode and "Stargate Atlantis," its spin-off series and currently in production on season 5, won The People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi program in 2007, and will also celebrate its 100th episode this year.

"Atronic is thrilled to add "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" to our library of licensed products. We are going to build on the popularity of the TV series by bringing the excitement and intrigue of the shows to the casino floor," said Ken Bossingham, COO, Atronic Americas.

Travis Rutherford, Executive Vice President, MGM Consumer Products stated: "MGM Consumer Products is pleased to partner with worldwide market leader Atronic to further expand the record-breaking Stargate franchise."

A series of machines is planned for development, including video linked, video stand-alone, and reel slots.

About MGM

MGM Consumer Products manages Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Inc.'s retail and brand-development activities and the worldwide licensing and merchandising of MGM and United Artists characters, properties, and logos.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc, MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Mayer-Goldwyn Home Entertainment LLC, MGM on Stage, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. MGM ownership is currently as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.

About Atronic

The ATRONIC Group of companies, a leading global provider of casino games and services is headquartered in Germany. The group companies Atronic International, Atronic Americas and Atronic Systems maintain offices in the USA, Europe, Russia, Latin America, South Africa and Australia. ATRONIC is dedicated to producing only the highest quality of entertainment games and products, including dynamic casino management and linked gaming solutions which are being operated in 91 countries worldwide. Atronic holds a total of 225 worldwide gaming licenses including the United States of America, where it is licensed to sell machines in 26 states and to 163 tribes.

Atronic is a member of the Gaming Standards Association and supports open industry standards such as Game to System (G2S) and System to System (S2S). To find out more information about ATRONIC please visit the website at http://www.atronic.com/.

CONTACT: Krista Colonna of Atronic Americas, +1-480-609-5867,
kcolonna@atronic.com

Web site: http://www.atronic.com/
http://www.mgm.com/