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Posted By Admin on November 17, 2011

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC), a leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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For the third quarter of 2011, the Company posted revenues of $13.8 million and net income of $0.5 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share. These results compare to revenues of $12.4 million and net income of $0.8 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010. Gross profit for the third quarter of 2011 was $4.2 million, or 31% of revenues, compared to $4.1 million, or 33% of revenues, for the prior year quarter.

The increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2011, compared to the same prior year period, was due primarily to an approximate $1.0 million increase in sales of European-style casino chips to Asia, particularly to SJM casinos in Macau. #xA0;Additionally, the Company realized $0.3 million in RFID solutions revenue in Asia in the third quarter of 2011.

For the first nine months of 2011, the Company posted revenues of $46.4 million and net income of $3.1 million, or $0.38 per basic and diluted share. These results compare to revenues of $43.2 million and net income of $3.5 million, or $0.42 per basic and diluted share, for the first nine months of 2010. Gross profit for the first nine months of 2011 was $15.1 million, or 33% of revenues, compared to $16.3 million, or 38% of revenues, for the first nine months of 2010.

The increase in revenue for the first nine months of 2011, compared to the same prior year period, was due primarily to an increase of nearly $8.3 million in sales of European-style casino chips for the Galaxy and SJM casinos in Macau, as well as in other parts of Asia, and $1.3 million in RFID solutions revenue. #xA0;This increase was offset by a $4.3 million decline in American-style casino chip sales and a $2.1 million decline in furniture and accessories sales in the United States.

The Company ended the quarter with $25.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.

Our results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011 were driven by continued higher revenues in Asia, commented Gregory Gronau, GPIC President and CEO. #x201C;We have also recently received orders from the Sands Cotai Central Project Parcels 5 and 6 in Macau, the Star Casino in Australia and from the Genting Casinos UK in the United Kingdom, which together include chips and plaques from the Company#x2019;s Bud Jones and Bourgogne et Grasset product brands. #xA0;Totaling approximately $6.2 million and to be delivered in 2012, these orders reflect our continued efforts to expand our relationships with key operators in every major gaming jurisdiction.#x201D;

About Gaming Partners International Corporation (GPIC)

GPIC manufactures and supplies casino table games and equipment to licensed casinos worldwide. Under the brand names of Paulson#xAE;, Bud Jones#xAE;, and Bourgogne et Grasset#xAE;, GPIC provides casino currency such as chips, plaques and jetons; casino tables, furniture and accessories; table layouts; playing cards; precision dice; #xA0;roulette wheels; and gaming-related RFID technology and applications. #xA0;Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, GPIC has additional locations in Beaune, France; San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Gulfport, Mississippi; and Macau SAR., China. #xA0;For additional information, please visit www.gpigaming.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties, such as statements relating to anticipated future sales or the timing thereof; the long-term growth and prospects of our business or any jurisdiction; the duration or effects of unfavorable economic conditions which may reduce our product sales; and the long term potential of the RFID casino currency solutions market and the ability of GPIC to capitalize on any such growth opportunities. Actual results or achievements may be materially different from those expressed or implied. GPICs plans and objectives are based on assumptions involving judgments with respect to future economic, competitive and market conditions, the timing and its ability to consummate acquisitions, and future business decisions and other risks and uncertainties identified in Part#xA0;I-Item 1A, Risk Factors of the Companys Annual Report on Form#xA0;10-K for the period ended December#xA0;31, 2010, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond its control. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will prove to be accurate.

For more information please contact:

Gregory S. Gronau, President and Chief Executive OfficerGerald W. Koslow, Chief Financial Officer+1.702.384.2425jkoslow@gpigaming.com

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