CHICAGO & LAS VEGAS
April 4, 2001

WMS Secures Commitment From Harrah's Entertainment for Placement of Participation Gaming Devices

    WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE: WMS),
announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET), whereby WMS will premier video slot
machines based on the popular syndicated television game show
Hollywood Squares(R) exclusively in Harrah's Entertainment properties.

    WMS' agreement with Harrah's includes a comprehensive, national
multi-media marketing campaign for the new game. Following approvals
by the appropriate regulatory agencies, the Hollywood Squares-themed
participation gaming devices would be initially available solely at
Harrah's Entertainment properties. As part of the agreement, Harrah's
has committed to installing and maintaining a significant number of
Hollywood Squares themed slot machines at its properties during a
60-day exclusivity period in each jurisdiction, after which WMS Gaming
will install additional incremental units in other operators' casinos.

    WMS anticipates submitting the game for regulatory approval within
the next six months and, subject to approval, estimates that the first
products based on Hollywood Squares should be available in Harrah's
casinos in Fall 2001.

    Brian R. Gamache, President and Chief Operating Officer of WMS
Industries Inc., commented on the agreement, "We are pleased to have
partnered with Harrah's Entertainment on the roll-out of this new
participation gaming product with a unique marketing approach that
serves both companies, the Hollywood Squares television series and the
millions of viewers who have made the show a success. We consider
Harrah's to be one of the top marketers in our industry because it has
created a tremendous level of guest loyalty by combining the best
technology with outstanding database marketing programs thus providing
us with a distinct advantage for the launch of the Hollywood Squares
themed slots. Harrah's early commitment to place and maintain games on
their casino floors conveys its confidence in our ability to translate
the phenomenal popularity of Hollywood Squares into an entertaining
gaming product that Harrah's customers will enjoy playing for long
periods of time. By debuting the games exclusively at Harrah's premier
casinos throughout North America, we can maximize the initial roll-out
for the product with a combined promotional campaign that will provide
a very high visibility to this exciting new participation franchise.
We look forward to launching a program that could translate into
better earnings for both companies and provide greater value to our
shareholders."

    "We are very pleased to work with WMS in bringing innovative and
exciting games such as the new Hollywood Squares themed video slots to
casino customers," said Gary Loveman, Chief Operating Officer of
Harrah's Entertainment. "We pride ourselves on providing our guests
with their favorite products, and WMS Gaming has a track record of
producing some of the most popular games in the industry. As a company
that understands the importance of innovation and brand identity,
Harrah's properties throughout North America will provide the perfect
venue for the unveiling of what we believe will be another top product
from WMS."

Hollywood Squares

    Currently enjoying its third season in first-run syndication,
Hollywood Squares continues to delight audiences with the perfect
blend: a timeless game concept and an ongoing celebrity party. The hit
series, which is co-produced by King World Productions, Inc. and
Columbia TriStar Television in association with Moffitt-Lee
Productions and One-Ho Productions, is a registered trademark of King
World Productions, Inc.

    WMS Gaming Inc. is headquartered in Waukegan, IL (847/785-3000)
with its product development center in Chicago and regional offices
serving Las Vegas (702/257-7020), Atlantic City (609/569-0100),
Biloxi, MS (228/396-3711), California (877-WMS-GAME), Denver, CO
(303/216-2945), Kansas City, MO (816/413-8700), Reno, NV
(775/827-6617), and Barcelona, Spain (34-93-594-8720).

    WMS Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., designs,
manufactures and markets video and reel-spinning gaming devices and
video lottery terminals. More information about WMS Gaming can be
found on the company's web site, www.wmsgaming.com.
    
    Founded more than 60 years ago, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is
the most recognized and respected name in the casino-entertainment
industry, operating 21 casinos in the United States under the
Harrah's, Showboat, Rio and Players brand names. With a combined
database of more than 19 million players, Harrah's Entertainment is
focused on building loyalty and value with its target customers
through a unique combination of great service, excellent products,
unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology
leadership. More information about Harrah's can be found on the
company's web site, www.harrahs.com.

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
concerning future business conditions and the outlook for WMS (the
Company), based on currently available information that involve risks
and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as
a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, the financial strength of the gaming industry, the
expansion of legalized gaming into new markets, legislation and
regulatory changes in existing gaming markets, the development,
introduction and success of new games and new technologies and the
ability to maintain the scheduling of such introductions, the ability
of the Company to qualify for and maintain gaming licenses and
approvals, and other risks more full described under "Risk Factors" in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other periodic filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 

    CONTACT: WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, Ill.
             Molly D. Sandberg, 847/785-3122 
             msandberg@wmsgaming.com 
                or 
             Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Las Vegas
             Gary Thompson, 702/407-6529 
             gthompson@harrahs.com 
                or 
             Jaffoni & Collins Incorporated, New York 
             Joseph N. Jaffoni, Richard Land, 212/835-8500 
             wms@jcir.com 
                or 
             CBS Consumer Products, New York 
             Naomi Graham, 212/541-0261 
             nlgraham@cbs.com