Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that the Colorado Lottery ("Lottery") has published a Notice of Intent to Award Pollard Banknote as the Apparent Successful Vendor for the Lottery Digital Solution contract following a competitive procurement process. The comprehensive program encompasses an iLottery platform, website and mobile application, player loyalty and rewards, marketing programs, and games. The award is subject to the protest period (reference §24-109-102, C.R.S., as amended, and Procurement Rule R-24-109-102-01, et seq.) and the completion of a standard background investigation and execution of the formal contract.

"We are honored that the Colorado Lottery has entrusted us with this opportunity," said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pollard Banknote.

About Pollard Banknote

Pollard Banknote is a partner of choice to responsibly drive revenues for good causes both at retail and through digital channels for lotteries and charitable gaming markets worldwide. We empower our customers to maximize success through innovative offerings, strategic marketing, portfolio management, analytics, and end-to-end warehousing and logistics services. We offer an extensive high-performing gaming lineup, including instant tickets, pull-tab tickets and vending machines, the full range of paper and electronic bingo products, and cutting-edge electronic pull-tab gaming solutions. Our Schafer Retail Solutions + portfolio delivers impactful retail ticket merchandising and in-lane options. Our player-facing digital suite includes apps, websites, loyalty programs, and the transformative Pollard Catalystâ?¢ Gaming Platform that powers our turnkey iLottery program. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 64% by the Pollard family and 36% by public shareholders, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: PBL). For more, visit www.pollardbanknote.com.

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SOURCE Pollard Banknote Limited

SOURCE: Pollard Banknote Limited

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, E-mail:
dpollard@pbl.ca; Rob Rose, Chief Financial Officer, E-mail:Arrose@pbl.ca;AJohn
Pollard,ACo-Chief Executive Officer, E-mail: jpollard@pbl.ca; Pollard Banknote
Limited, Telephone: (204) 474-2323

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