Business
May 13, 2026
Brightstar Reports Stable Q1 Results Due to Tailwinds
Brightstar Lottery has published its financial results for Q1 2026, reporting stable revenue. The company also published its FY 2026 forecasts, saying that it expects an increase in adjusted EBITDA. The Company Started 2026 on a Strong Note Brightstar Lottery’s Q1 report outlined revenue of $587 million for the three-month period ended March 31. This […]
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 […]