GTECH officials tell the Ledger that the incident was an unforeseen security breach that was immediately dealt with. They say the fine is unjustified and politically motivated and they plan to appeal.
GTECH's contract is up for renewal with the district. The company is also battling to renew the contract it has held with the New Jersey Lottery since 1984, worth a reported $15 million year.
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Information from: The Star-Ledger, http://www.nj.com/starledger