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Encyclopedia > Aristocrat Leisure Limited

Aristocrat Leisure Limited ASX: ALL is an Australian company, based in the Sydney suburb of Lane Cove. The Australian Stock Exchange, or ASX, is the organisation responsible for the operation of Australias primary stock exchange. ... Sydney is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian state of New South Wales, as well as Australias largest and oldest city (founded in 1788). ... Lane Cove is a suburb and Local Government Area (LGA) located about 10km from the central business district. ...


Aristocrat is the largest gaming machine manufacturer in Australia, and is one of the largest manufacturers of slot machines in the world (currently second only to US based International Game Technology). The company produced its first machine in 1953, and was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1996. Slot machines in the Trump Taj Mahal A slot machine is a certain type of gambling machine. ... International Game Technology NYSE: IGT is a Reno, Nevada based maker of slot machines and other gaming products. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


Company revenue during 2004 was in excess of $1.1 billion Australian dollars. 2080 persons are employed by the company. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


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  • Aristocrat Leisure web site

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