WINNIPEG, Sept. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is proud to recognize and congratulate
the Iowa Lottery for the exceptional achievement of having its Game Book ticket nominated as a finalist in the Best New Instant Game category by
the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
("NASPL"). Launched in January 2013, the Iowa Lottery's Game Book was its first-ever Pollard PlayBook®, and went on to become one of the
most successful instant scratch games in the Lottery's 28-year history.
The NASPL Awards recognize the most outstanding contributions to the
North American lottery industry during the past year. The winner of
Best New Instant Game, chosen from 13 entries, will be announced at
NASPL's annual conference held in Providence, Rhode Island from October
1 to 4, 2013. Entries are judged by a team of Senior Managers
representing this year's host lottery—the Rhode Island Lottery—and are
based on various criteria, including innovative aspects of the game,
cost/benefit analysis results, strategic analysis and insight, visual
appeal, and ease of play.
"Pollard Banknote is pleased to take this opportunity to applaud the
Iowa Lottery on the continuous hard work and commitment to innovation
that has landed them the distinct honor of being chosen as a finalist
for NASPL'S Best New Instant Game award," says Doug Pollard, Co-Chief
Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote. "This esteemed achievement speaks
to the Lottery's ongoing dedication to bringing their players the very
best products that the industry has to offer, including the unique play
experience and added value offered by the Game Book."
Since 1985, the Iowa Lottery has raised more than $1.4 billion for state
programs that benefit all Iowans. Today, lottery proceeds in Iowa have
three main purposes: support for veterans, help for a variety of
significant projects through the state General Fund, and backing for
the Vision Iowa program, which was implemented to create tourism
destinations and community attractions in the state and build and
repair schools.
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. For
more information, please visit our website at www.pollardbanknote.com.
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"forward-looking" statements and information, which involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that 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
