Loto-Québec's 10X and 20X L'ARGENT Instant Ticket Family Multiplies Sales Success

WINNIPEG, May 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates Loto-Québec on the remarkable success of its stunning multiplier family of games 10X and 20X L'ARGENT. Since launching at the end of January, $2 10X L'ARGENT and $5 20X L'ARGENT have posted impressive sales, selling 70% and 100% higher, respectively, than 5-week sales for regular games at the same price point since 2014.

Loto-Quebec’s 10X and 20X L’ARGENT multiplier family of games. (CNW Group/Pollard Banknote Limited)

Taking full advantage of a Pollard Banknote Winning Combination, which blends two eye-catching print features on one ticket, the games utilize neon ink and Scratch FX® — one of Pollard Banknote's most successful print innovations that adds shimmer to a ticket. The bold, colourful tickets offer the chance for players to win grand prizes of $10,000 and $50,000, respectively.

"We are very pleased with the customer response to the 10X and 20X L'ARGENT family of games," said Anne-Marie Voyer, Products and Development Director, Loto-Québec. "The combination of Scratch FX® and neon ink offered by Pollard Banknote has created a highly impactful design at retail, and the chance to multiply their winnings adds to the excitement for our players."

"Pollard Banknote was thrilled to work with Loto-Québec on this family of games," said Michelle Annandale, Director, Sales & Marketing, Pollard Banknote. "We value the partnership we've built with Loto-Québec over the past several years, and we are continuously exploring ways to add value to the Lottery's tickets with the many innovations we offer."

Loto-Québec's mission is to responsibly and efficiently manage games of chance in a controlled and measured fashion, in the interest of all Quebecers. Entertainment is at the heart of its activities. From January 1 to April 18, 2018, Loto-Québec awarded 50 prizes of $1,000,000 or more and created 33 millionaires. Gagnant à vie! and Grande Vie lotteries have provided eight lucky winners with a lifetime annuity. In fiscal year 2016-2017, Loto-Québec's contribution to the Ministère des Finances reached $1,205.6 million. These funds help support major government programs in health, education and infrastructure sectors, as well as pay down the provincial debt. For more information, visit https://loteries.lotoquebec.com/en

About Pollard Banknote

Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, 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 plays a major role in providing 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.

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SOURCE Pollard Banknote Limited

Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, E-mail: [email protected]; John Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, E-mail: [email protected]; Rob Rose, Chief Financial Officer, E-mail: [email protected]; Pollard Banknote Limited, Telephone: [phone]