LAS VEGAS, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., the United States subsidiary of global gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited , announced today that Bob McMonigle will join the Company as a sales and marketing consultant.


McMonigle will continue to serve as President of American Gaming & Electronics (AGE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Wells-Gardner Electronics Corporation (AMEX:WGA) while assisting Aristocrat with its U.S. expansion specifically in sales and marketing with a focus on major accounts.


"I am delighted to welcome Bob to Aristocrat," said Gavin Isaacs, President of Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. "I am confident that Bob's reputation and unique wealth of gaming knowledge and global relationships will allow him to make an immediate and significant contribution to Aristocrat."


"He will provide an invaluable ambassadorial service for the Company given his standing in the industry, especially with casinos and regulators, as well as mentoring our expanding sales force," Isaacs added.


McMonigle was Executive Vice President of Sales for International Game Technology (IGT) from 1988 to 2001. During his tenure, he was responsible for worldwide sales and directly oversaw the gaming development for IGT in Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Louisiana, Michigan, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Canada, dealing with state and provincial governments developing legislation and regulations for the casino operations in each geographic market region.


"We are happy to be aiding one of our largest gaming customers," said Anthony Spier, Wells-Gardner's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Bob has the unique skills to oversee the operations of Las Vegas-based AGE as well as consult for the Las Vegas-based Aristocrat Technologies, Inc."


"I'm extremely excited to be joining Aristocrat Technologies and to be a part of the global Aristocrat team," McMonigle said. "I feel there is a tremendous opportunity for their innovative and entertaining video gaming products which are quickly gaining widespread acceptance in nearly all North American gaming markets."


Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of global gaming leader Aristocrat Leisure Limited, is responsible for all North and South American operations from its headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Aristocrat offers a diversified product line that reaches into virtually all facets of the casino floor. In addition to video and stepper slots, the company provides casino management systems, multi-site progressive (MSP) systems, progressive jackpot meters, and casino signage. For more information, visit www.aristocrattechnologies.com.


Source: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.