WINNIPEG, MB , Jan. 31,
2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited
("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that two of
its subsidiary companies, Schafer Retail Solutions +
("SRS+") and mkodo limited ("mkodo"), have been selected
as finalists at the 2023 International Gaming Awards. SRS+ has been
shortlisted for Lottery Product of the Year for its Digital Menu
Board; mkodo has also been shortlisted for Lottery Product of the
Year, as well as Best Innovative Bingo Product.
The awards celebrate excellence in the international gaming
industry and are supported by renowned industry insiders, as well
as both online and land-based gaming companies. The Lottery Product
of the Year is awarded to a company that demonstrates the best in
practices over the past 12 months. The winner's product must have
an innovative approach, provide the ability to connect and engage
customers, and offer the very best playing options. The Best
Innovative Bingo Product awards a company that demonstrates the
ability to deliver an amazing innovative product along with a
dynamic player experience.
Schafer Retail Solutions + is the North American market leader
of innovative instant ticket merchandising, dispensing, and display
solutions in the lottery industry. Their Digital Menu Board
represents a new generation of instant ticket merchandising by
providing an innovative retail display solution that combines the
best features of on-counter displays with the latest digital
technology. As of January 2023, six
North American lotteries have launched Digital Menu Boards at
retail!
The Pollard Digital Solutions brand encompasses all digital
offerings from Pollard Banknote, including offerings from mkodo, a
world-class digital solutions company. Since their inception in
2001, mkodo has been recognized for their core strength in
developing and delivering successful digital experiences to leading
lotteries and gaming companies around the world.
"Pollard Banknote is honoured to have two of our subsidiary
companies shortlisted as finalists at this year's International
Gaming Awards," said Doug Pollard,
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote. "We pride ourselves
on being a full-service lottery partner, which includes delivering
outstanding tickets that excite players, retail excellence through
strategies that contribute to increased sales growth, and digital
innovation with products that offer a more interactive experience.
The nominations of Schafer Retail Solutions + and mkodo reflect the
strong, innovative products that our family of companies provide to
lotteries to drive sales that support good causes around the
world."
The International Gaming Awards, now in its 16th
year, is judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts and
highlight the very best the global gaming industry has to offer.
Winners will be announced on February 6,
2023, at an awards event at the Savoy Hotel in London, England.
About Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60
lotteries worldwide, providing high-quality instant ticket
products, licensed games, in-lane ticket options, and sales-driving
merchandising solutions from its Schafer Retail Solutions +
portfolio. It also offers a full suite of digital offerings,
ranging from world-class game apps to comprehensive player
engagement and iLottery solutions, including strategic marketing
and management services. The company is a proven innovator and has
decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player
engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote
also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, ticket vending
machines, and its Diamond Game and
Compliant Gaming electronic games and devices to charitable and
other gaming markets in North America. Established in 1907,
Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 64.3% by the Pollard family
and 35.7% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: PBL). For more information, please
visit our website at www.pollardbanknote.com.
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