Transact Wins Default Status at IGT

TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES WINS DEFAULT STATUS AT IGT

EPIC 950^(R) will be installed as the standard ticket printer in all new IGT slot machines and video platforms

HAMDEN, CT, April 7, 2008 – TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT), a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction based industries, today announced that IGT, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), has selected Transact’s Epic 950^(R) printer as the default Ticket-In Ticket-Out printer for all new IGT games.  The term of the default status will begin immediately and extend through June 30, 2010.  

Bart C. Shuldman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TransAct Technologies, said, “This is a historic win for TransAct and it comes just as we believe the upgrade cycle for server-based gaming is about to begin.  We truly appreciate the opportunity IGT is giving us. We thank them for their decision and confidence in TransAct.”

TransAct’s Epic 950(R) combines groundbreaking marketing capabilities, sophisticated technical advances, and robust engineering in a single printer.  IGT’s decision to select the Epic 950® as its default printer is a validation of TransAct’s technology, support, and product development as best-in-class.

About International Game Technology

International Game Technology (www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ: TACT) is a leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries.  These industries include casino, gaming, lottery, banking, kiosk and point-of-sale.  Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced.  TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca® and Epic product brands.  TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world.  TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts.  TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.