Publishers Clearing House Names Owen O’Donoghue CEO to Lead Brand Revitalization, Launches Prize Protection Program to Secure All Future Sweepstakes

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Today, Publishers Clearing House (PCH), recently acquired by leading mobile and social gaming company ARB Interactive, announced the appointment of Owen O’Donoghue as its new Chief Executive Officer. O’Donoghue, a seasoned gaming industry leader, will lead a brand revitalization, including the launch of the Prize Protection Program, a bankruptcy-remote structure ensuring all future sweepstakes payouts are fully secure, while modernizing PCH as a mobile-first digital entertainment platform.

O’Donoghue brings over 15 years of experience driving innovation, strategy, and growth across the gaming and tech industries, most notably as the Director of Gaming at Facebook (now Meta). During his tenure, he collaborated with top gaming companies across Europe and North America, driving strategic partnerships and platform success. O’Donoghue also co-founded InfiniGods, where he served as Chief Revenue Officer, pioneering blockchain-based gaming solutions to engage global audiences and helped scale growth at Microsoft. Owen brings world-class leadership to the helm, along with a rare blend of startup grit and big tech expertise.

Under O’Donoghue’s leadership, ARB Interactive will be implementing The Prize Protection Program, which guarantees that all future PCH prizes are honored regardless of ARB’s financial status. Funded with investment-grade assets held in FDIC-insured escrow accounts and managed through a bank-run investment vehicle, the program safeguards payments for large annuity prizes and reflects PCH’s commitment to trust and accountability.

“Owen O’Donoghue’s expertise in gaming and digital engagement makes him the perfect leader to guide PCH into its next chapter,” said Patrick Fechtmeyer, CEO of ARB Interactive. “His proven ability to drive innovation and build consumer trust aligns seamlessly with our mission to reimagine PCH as a leader in mobile-first, advertising-supported entertainment while honoring its iconic sweepstakes tradition.”

“I am thrilled to join Publishers Clearing House at this pivotal moment,” said Owen O’Donoghue. “With the Prize Protection Program, we are combining PCH’s iconic sweepstakes heritage with modern, secure digital experiences, ensuring every winner is protected while introducing mobile-first gaming that excites and engages users nationwide. We believe programs like this represent an industry best practice, and such safeguards should be standard to protect all sweepstakes participants.”

The appointment follows ARB Interactive’s court-approved acquisition of PCH assets for $7.1 million as sanctioned by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. ARB Interactive is committed to revitalizing PCH with a mobile-first strategy rooted in trust, transparency, and consumer-first values, building on PCH’s 70-year legacy as a household name known for its life-changing sweepstakes and beloved Prize Patrol. O’Donoghue will lead this vision, blending PCH’s storied heritage with innovative, free-to-play gaming experiences integrated with ARB’s flagship platform, Modo Casino.

As CEO, O’Donoghue will oversee PCH’s evolution into a dynamic digital platform, leveraging ARB Interactive’s technology to deliver engaging, transparent, and compliant gaming experiences. With PCH’s 38 million+ authenticated users and ARB’s expertise in social gaming, he will expand free-to-play games that bring the thrill of sweepstakes to a modern, mobile-first audience and ensure the continuation of PCH’s iconic Prize Patrol, delivering oversized checks to winners nationwide.

About ARB Interactive

ARB Interactive is a mobile and social gaming company headquartered in Miami, FL, dedicated to building consumer-centric applications that leverage sweepstakes to enhance marketing and engagement. Through its subsidiary Modo.us, ARB offers transparent, user-focused social games that blend excitement with modern digital innovation, prioritizing regulatory compliance and responsible practices. For more information, visit www.arbinteractive.com.

About Publishers Clearing House

Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is a leading direct-to-consumer company offering free-to-play digital entertainment. Through its PCH/Media division, PCH helps brands and advertisers connect with qualified, responsive audiences across its extensive chance-to-win gaming platforms. PCH has evolved into a multi-channel media company, combining digital entertainment, direct-to-consumer marketing, and commerce to create compelling experiences for users and brands alike.

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