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Pollard Banknote and the Connecticut Lottery Partner to Launch New Player Loyalty Program
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Pollard Banknote Limited is pleased to announce that, following a competitive procurement, it has been awarded a contract to provide the Connecticut Lottery Corporation with a new Player Loyalty Program and Related Services. This new contract builds upon Pollard Banknote’s successful partnership with the CLC as its primary instant ticket supplier since 2012, and comes with an initial term of three (3) years and up to seven (7) additional years of extensions.
The CLC’s new Player Loyalty Program will be powered by Pollard Banknote’s state-of-the-art PlayOn
player engagement solution—one of the most modern player loyalty solutions in the market today. PlayOn
has been specifically engineered to meet the growing needs of the lottery industry and boasts over 100 different types of engagement activities, including milestone celebrations, completing a survey, or watching a video.
With the fully-integrated PlayOn
mobile application, players will be able to scan their lottery tickets for easy points accumulation, which can be redeemed for a variety of exciting rewards and entries for second-chance contests. The robust mobile app will also provide players with ticket checking capabilities, information about current lottery games in the market, a GPS store locator, push notifications for jackpot alerts, and promotional information.
“Pollard Banknote is an industry leader with a demonstrated track record of helping lotteries create quality and innovative online products and experiences,” said Gregory Smith, President & CEO, Connecticut Lottery Corporation. “Together, we will create a robust program tailored to Connecticut that will both attract new players and to create value for those who play our games.”
The Player Loyalty Program from Pollard Banknote will support the CLC’s key business objectives to engage players across channels before, during, and after purchase. As a result, the Lottery will be able to build a deeper relationship with its players by expanding its ability to learn player behaviors and opinions and communicate with them in a more personalized and meaningful way.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Connecticut Lottery to deliver an exciting new Player Loyalty Program to their player base,” said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote. “With PlayOn
, the CLC will gain unprecedented access to omni-channel player data to implement new tactics and strategies that will ultimately support sales growth and proceeds to good causes in the state. It’s our pleasure to be working with the CLC as they execute their vision to deliver player-centric lottery experiences that connect retail and digital channels.”
Since its inauguration in 1971, the Connecticut Lottery has allocated more than $9.5 billion to many valuable programs and causes in the state, while also awarding $17.4 billion to lottery winners. In fiscal year 2018, the CLC provided $345 million in funds to public health, libraries, public safety, education, and more. For more information on the Connecticut Lottery, please visit www.ctlottery.org.
About Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, Schafer Systems retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings, ranging from 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, and its Diamond Game and Oasis-branded electronic ticket machines to charitable and other gaming markets in North America. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 67.6% by the Pollard family and 32.4% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on the TSX (PBL). For more information, please visit our website at www.pollardbanknote.com.
Source: Pollard Banknote Limited
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Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, September 8, pushed for stricter regulations for online gaming instead of an outright ban, saying that prohibition would only encourage illegal operations and deprive the government of needed revenues.
Speaking before industry stakeholders at the Light & Wonder iGaming Symposium at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City, Mr. Tengco said reforms implemented by PAGCOR — including reductions in license fee rates — has spurred robust growth in the electronic gaming sector.
From Php58.16 billion in 2023, gross gaming revenues (GGR) from Electronic Games climbed to Php154.51 billion in 2024 which accounted for nearly half of the industry’s Php372.33 billion GGR.
In the first half of 2025 alone, the sector contributed Php114.83 billion, surpassing revenues from land-based operations and boosting PAGCOR’s total revenues to Php59 billion.
“The iGaming story in the Philippines is no longer just about growth; it’s about how we grow — safely, fairly, and sustainably,” Mr. Tengco said. “We support stricter regulations to protect our people, but we are against a total ban which will only drive players to illegal operators and result in loss of revenues and jobs.”
Mr. Tengco also emphasized PAGCOR’s ongoing reforms, including the separation of regulatory and operational functions, stronger responsible gaming safeguards, stricter advertising standards, the upcoming launch of a 24/7 helpline, and the adoption of digital tools such as the PAGCOR Guarantee portal and AI-driven monitoring systems.
He also called on industry players to practice “compliance by design” in their operations, strictly follow anti-money laundering regulations, strengthen their KYC (Know Your Customer) guidelines, and fully support PAGCOR’s Responsible Gaming initiatives.
“With responsible growth, compliance, and transparency, the Philippines can develop a safer, stronger, and globally competitive iGaming industry,” he added.
Mr. Tengco also expressed gratitude to Light & Wonder for organizing the event, highlighting its role as a key partner in strengthening the country’s gaming sector.
Light & Wonder, a global leader in cross-platform gaming, provides content, systems, and solutions for casino, online, and social gaming operators worldwide. Its innovations have supported PAGCOR in broadening product offerings and keeping the Philippine gaming industry competitive in the rapidly evolving iGaming market.
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A mother in Knivsta, Sweden, could hardly believe her eyes when she recently played the slot game Reel King Riches Jackpot King on LeoVegas. With a bet of just SEK 10, she quickly entered a bonus round, where the screen lit up with the words “Jackpot King” and the amount SEK 41,509,344, equivalent to approximately EUR 3,775,603 or GBP 3,275,917. She now plans to pay off her mortgage and invest for the future.
The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, usually plays a variety of games, with her favorite being the classic Book of Dead. But on this particular day, she decided to try her luck on Reel King Riches Jackpot King from Blueprint Gaming—a decision she will never forget. After selecting a SEK 10 bet and pressing the spin button, the game swiftly triggered a bonus round. Moments later, it was clear: she had hit the top prize, Jackpot King, worth a total of SEK 41,509,344 (EUR 3,775,603/GBP 3,275,917).
“It’s completely unreal! I thought, this can’t happen to me. When the words Jackpot King appeared and the numbers started rolling, I couldn’t believe it was true—I was in shock. Is this really happening? I told my partner right away, and he didn’t believe it either. But it was real! Now I’ll be investing for the future and paying off the mortgage!” says the winner of the jackpot worth over SEK 41 million.
“This is one of the biggest jackpots ever at LeoVegas, and we are incredibly proud to bring this kind of excitement to players in Sweden. I would like to congratulate her once again on the win and wish her the very best with her future investments!” says Mattias Wedar, CEO of LeoVegas Group.
LeoVegas Group offers an ever-growing jackpot, which now stands at over SEK 388 million, across its online casinos LeoVegas, expekt, and BetMGM. All of the Group’s brands, including GoGoCasino, feature games from the Reel King series, with Reel King Riches Jackpot King available on several of them.
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- Team Vitality is proud to welcome ExpressVPN as an official partner. This collaboration brings together one of the leading digital privacy services with one of the most successful international esports clubs, aligning seamlessly with the needs of gamers, streamers, and esports fans across more than 180 countries.
- Already active in the gaming ecosystem, ExpressVPN will provide tangible benefits to Team Vitality’s community of fans, staff, and players, optimizing and securing their digital experience.
- By joining forces with a world-renowned digital privacy partner such as ExpressVPN, Team Vitality reaffirms its position as a leader in the global esports industry. Together, the two brands share a mission: to raise awareness around the importance of digital security while giving users greater control over their online experience.
Team Vitality is delighted to welcome ExpressVPN to its family of official partners. Designed to meet the needs of gamers, ExpressVPN’s technology is a natural fit for the esports community. For Team Vitality, this collaboration reflects shared values of performance and innovation, while placing digital privacy and security at the heart of joint initiatives aimed at a new generation of players and fans.
ExpressVPN has also recently partnered with the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) 2025 and Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. This new agreement with Team Vitality marks another step in ExpressVPN’s commitment to esports and its international growth.
AN EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH FOR THE TEAM VITALITY COMMUNITY!
The one-year partnership will span Team Vitality’s main competitive titles in Europe. Throughout the season, ExpressVPN and Team Vitality will deliver unique activations tailored to the esports community and Vitality fans worldwide.
Starting today, supporters of the club can enjoy a 14-day free trial of ExpressVPN through a dedicated platform, via this link expressvpn.com/vitality.
A VPN is a vital tool for gamers to have in their digital toolbox, offering:
- Protection against DDoS attacks and ISP throttling
- More stable connections and reduced ping during competitions
- Lag free access to your favourite gaming streamers
- Enhanced security on public Wi-Fi networks
This partnership reflects ExpressVPN’s commitment to delivering a fast, secure, and transparent digital experience for all. By taking advantage of an ExpressVPN subscription, players and fans alike can safeguard their online privacy across multiple devices simultaneously, while tapping into a worldwide network of servers. Its proprietary Lightway protocol is engineered for speed and efficiency, offering strong protection against DDoS attacks and ISP throttling. This means gamers can maintain a secure, high-performance connection that keeps them competitive during play. Additional activations will be rolled out across the year to provide practical, meaningful solutions for the esports community.
DRIVING BETTER DIGITAL EXPERIENCES FOR ESPORTS FANS
In a world where gamers and fans live increasingly online, ExpressVPN and Team Vitality aim to continue to empower online users by raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity and supporting the gaming community to take greater control over their digital lives.
This partnership also underscores Team Vitality’s ability to attract leading global brands through strategic marketing initiatives. Together with ExpressVPN, the focus will be on delivering innovative, high-value solutions to an engaged international community. Leveraging Team Vitality’s advanced expertise in brand marketing, the two organizations will launch impactful campaigns throughout the year.
“We are thrilled to welcome ExpressVPN as one of our official partners. As Team Vitality strengthens its position as a leader in global esports, working with a recognized digital security brand like ExpressVPN perfectly aligns with our mission to serve our international community. Together, we want to drive performance and deliver the best possible digital experience to our fans. We cannot wait to kick off this exciting season.” said Nicolas Maurer, CEO and Co-Founder of Team Vitality.
“We’re excited to squad up with Team Vitality, one of the most competitive and successful organizations in esports. Like Vitality’s players, we’re focused on keeping the win streak going, whether that’s protecting against DDoS attacks, securing fast and stable connections, or giving gamers a free pick to play wherever they are. We’ve seen first-hand how our partnerships come in clutch for the gaming community, most recently as a Summer Split Partner of Riot Games. We can’t wait to build on that success with Vitality’s players and fans around the world.” added Zac Eller, GM, Global Partnerships, ExpressVPN.
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