WINNIPEG, May 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (Pollard Banknote) is pleased to announce the launch of the
New Jersey Lottery's Dubble Bubble™Bingo ticket. This bright and cheery licensed game offers players four bingo
cards with the addition of Pollard Banknote's multi-color translucent
marking system. By matching balls of the same color, the addition of
blue, yellow and pink multi-color marking gives players even more
opportunities to win.
Around the globe, instant tickets with Pollard Banknote's multi-color
translucent marking system are making an impact. Lotteries have
benefited from the added graphic appeal and additional play value. The
use of multi-color translucent marking perfectly showcases the
nostalgic Dubble Bubble brand, adding that vibrant punch of color that
really makes the ticket "pop" at retail. The Dubble Bubble™ brand has
been part of the Pollard Banknote licensed portfolio for 6 years and is
a cornerstone of the company's nostalgia-based brands. Created in 1928
by the Fleer Candy Company, Dubble Bubble™ has been a bubble blower's
favorite for 85 years. "America's Original" bubble gum is now sold in
more than 60 countries on 6 continents.
Dubble Bubble™ instant ticket games have been a success since the onset,
even being named "Best New Instant Game" by NASPL in 2008. The
instantly identifiable logo and well-known Pud character offer a
compelling assortment of instant ticket options. The successful
marriage of the Dubble Bubble™ brand with bingo has now evolved into
extended play bingo games. The ticket is vivid, fun to look at, and
provides lotteries the opportunity to offer their players an even more
engaging instant ticket experience, and yet another chance to win.
"The Dubble Bubble™ brand provides a wonderful platform for fun and
entertainment, especially for incorporating contests and other
promotional activities," said Sina Aiello, Vice President, Marketing.
"This is a wonderful whimsical game that is fun to play and generates
impact and excitement at retail."
Foster Krupa, Marketing Manager, New Jersey Lottery agreed, saying, "The
addition of multi-color translucent marking on our Dubble Bubble™ Bingo ticket really packs a punch visually, and the nostalgia of the brand is
a definite draw, as we all have wonderful memories of Dubble Bubble™.
The ticket looks fun, is engaging to play and enables us to provide
players with an additional opportunity to win."
The mission of the New Jersey Lottery is to support State education and
institutions.
About Pollard Banknote Limited
Pollard Banknote Limited is one of the world's leading full-service
lottery vendors and is a major supplier to North America's charitable
gaming industry. The company manufactures instant lottery tickets and
provides related programming, design, and marketing support. As well,
Pollard Banknote manufactures pull-tab tickets and bingo paper, and
supplies lottery management services (including warehousing and
distribution). Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned
approximately 73.5% by the Pollard family and 26.5% by public
shareholders and currently serves more than 50 lotteries worldwide,
including some of the largest and most respected lotteries in the
United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.
Forward-looking Statements
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"forward-looking" statements and information which involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual
results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from
any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied
by such forward-looking statements. When used in this document, such
statements include such words as "may," "will," "expect," "believe,"
"plan," and other similar terminology. These statements reflect
management's current expectations regarding future events and operating
performance and speak only as of the date of this document. There
should not be an expectation that such information will in all
circumstances be updated, supplemented, or revised whether as a result
of new information, changing circumstances, future events, or
otherwise.
SOURCE: Pollard Banknote Limited
