RENO, Nev., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GameTech International, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMTC) , a leading supplier of electronic bingo equipment, today announced that John B. Furman of Scottsdale, Arizona, has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Furman is the former CEO of Rural Metro Corporation and is a current Director for MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) , H.E.R.C. Products, Incorporated and Plan Express, Inc., a privately held company.

The announcement was made by GameTech Chief Executive Officer, Clarence Thiesen, who stated, "We are pleased to welcome John Furman to our Board of Directors. His years of experience in leading, directing and consulting with customer-focused businesses will provide great insight to our Board and GameTech. John was successful in leading Rural Metro during a period of tremendous growth and has experience working in numerous communities as well as abroad, all of which will be extremely helpful as GameTech continues to grow. "

Furman, who holds a law degree from University of Connecticut School of Law, was engaged in the private practice of law for 15 years with a 135-lawyer Phoenix firm where he led the Business Law and Financial Services practice group. Furman also served as Associate General Counsel for Waste Management, Inc. and Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel for Warner Company.

Thiesen also announced that Gerald R. Novotny, Sr. resigned from the Board to pursue other interests, effective May 20, 2003. "Gerald has served GameTech well in his years as a Director," said Thiesen. "We wish him well in his future endeavors."

GameTech International, Inc. is a leading supplier of a comprehensive line of electronic bingo equipment, including hand-held bingo units, fixed-base units and turnkey accounting and management software. The Company supports its bingo operator customers with products it believes increase play, revenues and profits, and software customized to enhance management and operations, all backed by unparalleled customer service and support.

Source: GameTech International, Inc.