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Company Overview of GameTech International Inc.

Company Overview

GameTech International, Inc. engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing gaming entertainment products and systems primarily in North America. The company operates in two segments, Bingo and Video Lottery Terminals. The Bingo segment is involved in the design, development, marketing, and leasing of interactive electronic bingo systems consisting of portable and fixed-based systems, and wireless server-based gaming technologies. It markets portable, handheld and stationary, and fixed-base bingo player devices; electronic and paper bingo games, including Big Bad Bingo and Crystal Ball Bingo; other related for-fun games, such as solitaire; and bingo management systems. Its devices displ...

Detailed Description

8850 Double Diamond Parkway

Reno, NV 89521

United States

Founded in 1994

131 Employees

Phone:

775-850-6000

Fax:

775-850-6199

www.gametech-inc.com

Key Executives for GameTech International Inc.

Chief Financial Officer
Age: 58
Total Annual Compensation: $141.5K
Consultant and Special Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Age: 66
Total Annual Compensation: $111.9K
Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2011.

GameTech International Inc. Key Developments

GameTech International Inc. Announces Board Changes; Approves Amendments to its Bylaws

On October 1, 2012, Donald K. Whitaker notified GameTech International Inc. of his resignation from the board of directors, effective immediately. On October 8, 2012, Scott H. Shackelton, and Edward Graves, in their capacity as directors, appointed Andrew Robinson and Patrick Crawford to the company’s board of directors. Subsequent to the appointments, Mr. Graves notified the company of his resignation effective immediately. Following the appointments of Messrs. Robinson and Crawford, Mr. Shackelton notified the company of his resignation from the board. Prior to the resignation of Mr. Shackelton, but following the resignation of Mr. Graves and Mr. Whitaker from the board of directors on October 8, 2012, the company’s board of directors unanimously approved an amendment to Section 2.2 of the company’s Bylaws to allow the board of directors to consist of not less than one and not more than fifteen directors.

James Robertson Notifies His Resignation as President, Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and as a Member of its Compliance Committee of Gametech International Inc. Effective from August 17, 2012

On July 31, 2012, James Robertson notified GameTech International Inc. of his resignation as the company's the president, chief executive officer, general counsel, corporate secretary, as a member of the company's compliance committee, and from any other positions held by Mr. Robertson relating to the company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Robertson's resignation as to all positions became effective as of August 17, 2012. Mr. Robertson resigned to pursue another employment opportunity. Mr. Robertson's resignation was not a result of any known disagreement with the company regarding the company's operations, policies or practices. The company may retain Mr. Robertson as a consultant to assist with strategic initiatives and other transitional matters relating to the company, however, the scope and terms of this proposed consulting arrangement have yet to be determined. The company's board of directors does not intend to appoint a succeeding president or chief executive officer at this time, but plans to rely upon the company's existing senior management team to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the president and chief executive officer.

GameTech International Inc. Announces Executive Changes

GameTech International Inc. announced that on July 13, 2012, Mr. Shackelton resigned as the Interim President. Mr. Shackelton will continue to serve as a member of the company’s Board of Directors. On July 13, 2012 the company’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint James Robertson to serve as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of July 13, 2012. Mr. Robertson joined the company in January 2009 as General Counsel. Mr. Robertson was subsequently appointed to serve as Corporate Secretary and in July 2010 was promoted to the role of Vice President and General Counsel and made responsible for the direction of the legal, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, human resources, and risk management functions of the company.

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