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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 30, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates the West Virginia Lottery (“the Lottery”) on the successful launch of the first-ever Halloween-themed PAC-MAN scratch-off game. Designed collaboratively by Pollard Banknote and the West Virginia Lottery, and used under license from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., this $5 ticket was released on August 29, 2023, and features a top prize of $30,000.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 25, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is thrilled to showcase its newest Universal Monsters ticket design at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries(“NASPL”) 2023 annual conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The designs are the first to combine the power of Pollard Banknote’s digital press with the sales-driving Scratch FX® Duos print innovation. Samples will be available at Pollard Banknote’s booth during the October 30 to November 2 event.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 24, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to bring exciting products and services spanning its three dimensions for lottery success— outstanding games, retail excellence, and digital innovation—to the 2023 North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (“NASPL”) annual conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from October 30 to November 2, 2023. Pollard Banknote’s exhibit spotlights some of the most innovative offerings in the industry, which are designed to drive lottery success.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 17, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to congratulate the Idaho Lottery (“the Lottery”) on a record-breaking fiscal year 2023 (“FY 2023”). For the first time ever, Lottery revenues surpassed $422 million, resulting in an all-time high dividend of $82 million to support public education and the State’s Permanent Building Fund. As a proud partner to the Lottery since 2013 and its current primary Scratch Ticket printer, Pollard Banknote has worked closely with the Lottery to diversify its portfolio, resulting in a variety of creative games designed to entertain players in new and innovative ways.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 12, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates Western Canada Lottery Corporation (“WCLC”) on the launch of its CATAN® scratch ticket, marking the inaugural launch of the popular brand within the lottery industry. CATAN is a fast-growing game brand and has proven particularly popular with adults under 35.

WINNIPEG, MB, August 30, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce its subsidiary mkodo Limited (“mkodo”), an award-winning B2B supplier of mobile and front-end technology to the iGaming and lottery industry, has been shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious SBC Awards 2023: Employer of the Year and Innovation in Mobile.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, August 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce its subsidiary, Diamond Game, has been awarded a contract with the Missouri Lottery (“the Lottery”) for Pull-Tabs dispensers following a competitive bid process. The initial three-year contract term commences October 1, 2023, and includes the option to extend for three additional one-year periods.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 5, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (“BCLC”) on the launch of Ticket to Ride, the lottery industry’s first-ever instant ticket based on Days of Wonder’s Ticket to Ride™, an acclaimed board game in which players compete to claim routes, connect cities, and build the longest rail line. Featuring a top prize of $50,000 and a wild card bonus, BCLC players are on the fast track to experience all the fun of the award-winning board game in an entertaining new way.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 24, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is proud to announce that Margaret Proven, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, has been selected as a finalist in the 2023 Women in Gaming (WiG) Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards in the HR Champion category. These awards showcase the gaming industry’s commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion by honoring individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional dedication in achieving these goals.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 30, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates the Maryland Lottery (or “the Lottery”) on the remarkable success of 50 Years!, its 50th anniversary scratch-off ticket and its first at the $50 price point. The milestone game has achieved sales of more than $29 million since its launch on February 20, 2023.