Press Release

NeoPollard Interactive Welcomes Scott Bowen, Lottery Industry Leader

LANSING, Michigan, March 17, 2017 /CNW/ – NeoPollard Interactive LLC (“NeoPollard Interactive” or “NPI”) is pleased to announce that Scott Bowen has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Scott will work with NPI to help inform the industry of the value of iLottery products and services, and assist North American lotteries in navigating the complexities of legislative approval and responsible internet gaming.

Mr. Bowen joins NeoPollard Interactive after serving nine years as Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery, where he oversaw the development and implementation of several innovative initiatives, including the launch of online games in 2014. Under Scott Bowen’s leadership, the Lottery’s launch of online games has been the most successful in North America. Since the launch, more than 500,000 Michigan players have registered to play online, and online games are expected to generate an additional $480 million for the state’s School Aid Fund over the first eight years of operation. In addition to launching the most successful online lottery sales platform, he also guided the Michigan Lottery to similar success with traditional retail sales. Since 2014, retail lottery sales in Michigan have increased by approximately 18%.

“I am very eager to embark on this new opportunity and continue to play a significant role in the digital lottery space,” said Scott Bowen. “NeoPollard Interactive has proven to be the iLottery leader in North America. I am enthusiastic about the potential that iLottery offers to North American lotteries, and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with other lottery directors to assist their efforts to offer online games to their players and increase the support they provide to their beneficiaries.”

“We are thrilled that Scott Bowen will be joining us at NPI,” said Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, NeoPollard Interactive. “His esteemed reputation and longstanding success at the Michigan Lottery will be a valued addition to our company and an excellent resource for our customers looking to expand their portfolio with digital products. Scott’s experience implementing iLottery solutions will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset when guiding lotteries through the intricacies of internet gaming. His expertise and strategic advice will be beneficial in launching iLottery initiatives and driving sales growth for our lottery clients.”

“We are excited to welcome Scott Bowen to the NPI team,” said Ilan Rosen, Co-Chief Executive Officer, NeoPollard Interactive. “The Michigan Lottery has had great success with their digital products and Scott’s belief in the potential of iLottery within a responsible gaming framework is unparalleled. We are certain that his passion for the industry will enhance our ability to deliver iLottery solutions to our customers.”

About NeoPollard Interactive
NeoPollard Interactive LLC was established on July 31, 2014 and is jointly owned by two of the world’s most trusted and reputable companies in lottery and internet gaming—Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”) and NeoGames S.A.R.L. (“NeoGames”). NPI combines the marketing expertise and extensive worldwide lottery experience of Pollard Banknote with the proven leadership and technology of NeoGames in launching new online and mobile gaming products and services in response to an ever-evolving marketplace. The company leverages the strengths of each partner company to develop, implement, operate, and maintain innovative online gaming services for regulated lottery clients in order to generate revenues for good causes.

Forward-looking Statements

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NEOPOLLARD INTERACTIVE, CONTACT:

Doug Pollard
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (204) 474-2323
E-mail: doug.pollard@neopollard.com

Ilan Rosen
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: +356-2-2494832
E-mail: ilan.rosen@neopollard.com