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Posted on Monday August 31, 2020

Pennsylvania Lottery Second-Chance Drawing Offers Players Chance to Win $1 Million

“The Pennsylvania Lottery is excited to partner with Powerball for a second year to give our players a chance to be the first millionaire of the year,” said Pennsylvania Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko. “Offering up a unique lineup of Second-Chance drawings like this one allows us to continue to responsibly generate funds that help pay for life-sustaining programs for older Pennsylvanians.”

Posted on Tuesday August 25, 2020

Pollard Banknote Pumps Up Its Retro Arcade Game Suite with DIG DUG™

"Pollard Banknote's suite of retro brands has proven to perform exceptionally well across the lottery market," said Brad Thompson, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Pollard Banknote. "We are thrilled to build on this momentum by endorsing DIG DUG™ as a new option for lotteries that want to launch their next classic video game brand, or as a remarkable first-time introduction of a video game-themed instant ticket. We can also pair DIG DUG™ with one or more of our other classic video game properties for a retro-packed instant ticket with a real arcade feel. The popularity of the DIG DUG™ brand combined with fun, vivid ticket art and engaging play styles will help lotteries attract a wide player base."

Posted on Sunday January 19, 2020

IGT Expands Powerbucks Footprint to Ontario with Wheel of Fortune Slots

“IGT is excited to bring the success of the Powerbucks network to OLG, our long-term Canadian partner and an important PlayRGS customer,” said David Flinn, IGT Regional Vice President, Canada. “Powerbucks is a player-favorite brand among those who play online or in brick-and-mortar casinos across Canada, and its growing omni-channel jackpot pool will provide OLG’s players a unique slot experience unlike any other in the province.”

Posted on Monday June 3, 2019

Scientific Games Renews Contract For Exclusive Use Of Iconic Fremantle TV Game Show Brands In Lottery Games

"Our innovation teams are already at work creating new lottery games themed to these three Fremantle hit TV game shows," said Kyle Rogers, Executive VP of Lottery Licensing for Scientific Games. "Our goal is to offer the best portfolio of entertaining licensed properties to lotteries around the world and their players."

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