Linq3 Partners with Verifone to Bring Play at the Pump Lottery to Gas Stations

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Linq3 announced today that its Play at the Pump™ technology will be supported by Commander Site Controller from Verifone, a world leader in payments and commerce solutions, to power the sale of lottery draw games directly at the pump.

Play at the Pump brings the lottery to busy consumers, delivering a fast, convenient and secure way to play and win on-the-go. With a quick swipe of a payment card at the gas pump, consumers can purchase lottery draw games in less than 20 seconds. And with lottery numbers and win notifications delivered to a player's mobile phone, this new way to buy fits today's busy, connected lifestyle.

"Verifone Commander Site Controller already helps gas stations and convenience stores by driving efficiency, expediting payment acceptance and streamlining in-store and forecourt operations. Now with Linq3, we're able to expand our offering's ability to provide retailers with even more ways to conveniently and securely drive incremental revenue and engage customers while they fuel their vehicles," said Dan Yienger, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Petroleum for Verifone.

Linq3 and Verifone's partnership combines the secure payments and commerce expertise of Verifone with Linq3's innovative solution for on-the-go consumers to play the lottery.

"We're very excited about the distribution scale that opens up for us by enabling Play at the Pump on Verifone's Commander Site Controller," said Daniel Cage, Linq3 President and Founder. "Our innovative technology platform, integrated with that of key industry partners like Verifone, is all about helping lotteries to reach more consumers and retailers to realize more revenue."

For more information on how retailers can drive revenue and increase lottery sales with Play at the Pump visit www.linq3.com.

About Linq3

Today's busy consumers often feel they don't have time to play lottery games. That's why Linq3 provides a faster, more convenient and secure way to play and win on-the-go. Our innovative technology creates an immediate playing experience that engages the consumer – right at the point of sale. Lotteries reach more players, and retailers realize more revenue. Linq3: More players. More opportunity. For more information, please visit www.linq3.com.

About Verifone

Verifone is transforming everyday transactions into opportunities for connected commerce. We're connecting payment devices to the cloud—merging the online and instore shopping experience and creating the next generation of digital engagement between merchants and consumers. We are built on a 30 year history of uncompromised security with approximately 29 million devices and terminals deployed worldwide. Our people are known as trusted experts that work with our clients and partners, helping to solve their most complex payments challenges. We have clients and partners in more than 150 countries, including the world's best known retail brands, financial institutions and payment providers.

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