WINNIPEG, Manitoba, 5 November 2026 (CNW) – As a Platinum Contributor of this event, Pollard Banknote will showcase innovative solutions that engage players, optimize operations, and support long-term, responsible growth for lotteries and their players.
In addition to exhibiting, Pollard Banknote will contribute thought-provoking insights to the WLS 2026 program through two featured speaking engagements centered on lottery innovation and industry advancement. Manny Atwal, Executive Vice President, Global Lottery Sales & Development, will present Pollard Banknote: A Great Digital Lottery is a Great Retail Lottery: Building Meaningful Player Connections as part of Pollard Banknote's Platinum Contributor main stage presentation on November 10. In addition, Doug Pollard, Co-Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a panel discussion on November 11.
At WLS 2026, Pollard Banknote invites lottery professionals to visit its trade show booth and discover ways to deliver retail excellence, outstanding games, and digital innovation to players and drive lottery performance. Attendees can explore retail strategies and self-service solutions designed to enhance visibility, simplify purchasing, and strengthen player engagement, while learning more about Blueprint™, Pollard Banknote's strategy for growing lottery revenue through disciplined execution and actionable insights. Supported by sureTRACK™, optiFORCE™, retailerHUB™, and launchPLAN™, Blueprint™ helps lotteries optimize performance, improve agility, and drive sustainable growth.
The booth will also showcase Pollard Banknote's latest instant ticket and digital innovations, including standout game designs, leading licensed brands, new additions to the patented Scratch FXtra™ family, and breakthrough innovations such as SFX Impact. Visitors can also explore Pollard Banknote's growing portfolio of eInstant games and the Pollard Catalyst® Gaming Platform, a solution designed to support seamless integration, personalized player engagement, and responsible growth through advanced marketing capabilities and real-time insights.
“We're excited to return to WLS and connect with lottery leaders from across the industry to share ideas, strategies, and innovations that are helping lotteries succeed in a rapidly evolving marketplace,” said Doug Pollard. “By bringing together retail excellence, game innovation, and digital solutions, we're helping lotteries strengthen player engagement, improve performance, and drive sustainable, responsible growth to maximize the impact they deliver to the good causes they support.”
As one of the top industry trade shows and conferences of the year, the World Lottery Summit hosted by the World Lottery Association, is a central meeting place for the international lottery community where members exchange ideas, share industry best practices, and are inspired by engaging discussions and presentations. For more information, please visit www.worldlotterysummit.org.
