"The acquisition of WMS is transformational for Scientific Games, enabling us to offer a complete portfolio of lottery and gaming products and services to both new and existing customers around the world, " Scientific Games Chairman and CEO A. Lorne Weil said in a statement.

NPR: Scientific Games Buying WMS For About $1.42B

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Scientific Games, based in New York, said the buyout is not subject to a financing condition and that it has committed financing.

WSJ: Scientific Games buying WMS for about $1.42B

Scientific banter arises during dog walks and on the sidelines of kids' softball and soccer games.

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