Lottery
January 6, 2026
Brightstar & Scientific Games to Launch São Paulo Lottery
Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games, two of the world’s top lottery companies, have joined forces to launch a new lottery in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Local players can therefore look forward to enjoying a variety of games through the lottery’s digital and retail channels. São Paulo to Get a World-Class Lottery According to […]
Business
November 18, 2025
Brightstar Pens Formal Deal to Operate Italy Lotto Through 2034
Brightstar Lottery, an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery, announced that it has finally signed the agreement to operate Italy Lotto. This comes after a bidding battle against Flutter, which sought to scoop up the license. LottoItalia to Continue Operating Italy Lotto In its latest announcement, Brightstar (formerly IGT Lottery) confirmed that its Italian subsidiary, […]
Business
July 1, 2025
Brightstar Capital Finalizes $1.1B Takeover of PlayAGS
Brightstar Capital Partners has completed its takeover of PlayAGS, Inc., shifting the gaming supplier from public to private in a deal valued at approximately $1.1 billion. The deal, first announced in early May, has received the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals. While this shift marks a substantial change for the company, it should not substantially […]
Business
June 17, 2025
IGT Rebrands as Brightstar to Highlight Its Visionary Approach
International Game Technology (IGT) unveiled a new brand identity which it is set to adopt as the sale of its Gaming and Digital business (IGT Gaming) looms. The rebrand will see IGT trade as Brightstar – a company committed to becoming a “ premier pure play lottery business designed to elevate lotteries and inspire players.” The […]
