Ben Coney

Ben Coney

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Ben Coney is the Chief Innovation and Product Officer at Lotto NZ, where he plays a pivotal role in evolving the company's flagship game, Powerball. With a focus on enhancing player experience and increasing jackpot sizes, Coney is leading efforts to change the odds of winning by modifying the game’s matrix, a move that requires government approval. His strategic vision is part of a broader five-year plan aimed at maintaining the game's appeal amidst rising ticket sales and competition in the lottery market.

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Ben Coney is Lotto NZ's chief innovation and product officer who discussed the company's safer gambling measures.

Lotto eyes new player behavioural tool; several hundred players ban themselves from Lotto, Instant Kiwi, other games
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-08
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Lotto NZ chief innovation and product officer Ben Coney told the Herald about the importance of evolving lottery games.

Game on: Lotto seeks Powerball rule change by 2027 - will Govt play ball?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
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Neil Reid
Neil Reid

Lotto NZ chief innovation and product officer Ben Coney told the Herald about the five-year strategy to 2029.

Lotto wars: Global gambling syndicate blocked from buying Powerball tickets
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
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Neil Reid
Neil Reid

Ben Coney, Lotto NZ's chief innovation and product officer, discussed their five-year strategy to change the odds of Powerball.

Lotto Powerball: The ‘matrix’ change that will make winning millions of times tougher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
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Neil Reid