TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES VP OF GAMING SALES NAMED TO THE GAMING STANDARDS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
 

HAMDEN, CT., March 31, 2008 – TransAct Technologies, Incorporated. (Nasdaq:TACT), a global leader in market-specific printers for transaction based industries, today announced that Vice President of Gaming Sales, Brandon Knowles, has been elected to serve on the Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Board of Directors.

The Gaming Standards Association is an international trade association tasked with developing open, industry-developed, communication standards that provide a solution to, or improvement of the communications currently in use. The Association’s global membership is comprised of leading gaming manufacturers, suppliers and operators who work together to ensure continued technological advancements for the gaming industry.

Brandon Knowles has over 20 years of international gaming experience, and has held leading positions with companies such as Mirage Resorts, Aristocrat, Shuffle Master, and Progressive Gaming. In addition to this appointment, he is a member of the Association for Strategic Planning, the National Association of Corporate Directors, and is the TransAct Technologies representative with Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.

“We are delighted to welcome Brandon Knowles as a member of GSA’s Board of Directors,” said Peter DeRaedt, President of GAS. “TransAct’s participation underscores the universality of GSA protocols, from game to system to peripherals.”

Tracey S. Chernay, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of TransAct Technologies, commented, “As a longstanding member of GSA, we are proud to support the Association and the gaming industry. We are very pleased that Brandon was elected by GSA members to join the Board of Directors and we look forward to our continued involvement with this industry organization.”

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq:TACT) is the leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printers for transaction-based industries. These industries include gaming, lottery, POS, kiosk, and banking. Each individual market has distinct, critical requirements for printing and the transaction is not complete until the receipt and/or ticket is produced. TransAct printers are designed from the ground up based on market specific requirements and are sold under the Ithaca® and Epic product brands.

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TransAct distributes its products through OEMs, value-added resellers, selected distributors, and direct to end-users. TransAct has over two million printers installed around the world. TransAct also has a strong focus on the after-market side of the business, with a high commitment to printer service, supplies and spare parts. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information on TransAct, visit www.transact-tech.com or call 203.859.6800.

About the Gaming Standards Association

About the Gaming Standards Association (GSA): The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) is an international trade association that creates benefits for gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators. We facilitate the identification, definition, development, promotion, and implementation of open standards to enable innovation, education, and communication for the benefit of the entire industry. Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry.
GSA’s new Game-to-System (G2S) Protocol has been named “Best Productivity-Enhancement Technology” by Global Gaming Business Magazine, one of the “Top Three International Gaming Products” by IGWB Magazine; one of Casino Journal magazine’s “Top 3 Most Innovative Products”; and one of Casino Enterprise Management’s “Top 10 Slot Floor Technologies.”
Platinum members include Aristocrat Technologies Inc.; Atronic Americas LLC; Bally Technologies, Inc. (BYI); E-Genting Holdings Sdn Bhd; FutureLogic, Inc; Harrah’s Entertainment (HET); International Game Technology (IGT); Konami Gaming Inc.; MEI; MGM MIRAGE (MGM); Progressive Gaming International Corporation (PGIC); Seminole Tribe of Florida; and WMS Gaming Inc. (WMS). Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd.; AGMMA – Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association; Alliance Gaming Services; American Gaming Systems; Ameristar Casinos, Inc.; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH; Belatra Co., Ltd.; BMM North America; Bounty Limited; British Columbia Lottery Corporation; CashCode Company Inc.; Casino Technology; Codere, S.A.; Cyberview Technology; DigiDeal Corp.; Digital Dynamics Software, Inc.; DigiTech Systems Co., Ltd.; Elixir Group, Ltd.; Foxwoods Resort Casino; GameLogic, Inc.; GameTech International; Gaming Consultants International; Gaming Laboratories International, Inc; Giesecke & Devrient; GGS-US LTD; Global Cash Access, Inc.; Global Payment Technologies Inc. (GPTX); GTECH Corporation (LTO); Hotel Technology Next Generation; Incredible Technologies, Inc.; Inspired Gaming Group plc (INGG); Intralot S.A. (INLr.AT); Jofemar, S.A.; Las Vegas Gaming, Inc.; Macao Polytechnic Institute; Money Controls; MotorCity Casino; Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL); Multimedia Games, Inc. (MGAM); Nick Farley & Associates; Nidec Sankyo Corporation; NRT Technology Corporation; Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation; Penn National Gaming, Inc.; PokerTek, Inc.; R. Franco USA; Rocket Gaming Systems; Scientific Games (SGMS); Shuffle Master, Inc.(SHFL); Station Casinos, Inc.; Tabcorp Holdings Limited; Transact Technologies (TACT); Unidesa Gaming & Systems; UNLV International Gaming Institute; Video Gaming Technologies, Inc; Viejas Casino and Western Money Systems. For more information, visit www.gamingstandards.