International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) (“IGT”) announced today that its global lottery organization will begin doing business as Brightstar Lottery (“Brightstar” or the “Company”), effective immediately.
Upon completion of the sale of IGT’s Gaming and Digital business (“IGT Gaming”), which is expected to occur as early as July 1, 2025, to Voyager Parent, LLC, a holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (the “Buyer”), Brightstar will be a premier pure play lottery business designed to elevate lotteries and inspire players.
The new Brightstar brand invokes the Company’s forward-thinking global leadership in the lottery industry, acting as a guiding light and source of inspiration and innovation for lottery customers and players.
“We have a nearly 50-year history of reliability, innovation, and leadership in lottery, a bedrock from which we are launching Brightstar with a future-forward mindset of helping lottery customers around the world succeed in an environment of digital adoption, shifting player expectations, and an increasing variety of gaming choices,” said Vince Sadusky, CEO of Brightstar.
“Brightstar will be well-positioned to focus on driving innovation and growing the potential of the lottery business responsibly for the entertainment of players, the success of our customers, and the support of the good causes they fund in their communities,” said Marco Sala, Executive Chair of the Board, Brightstar.
As Brightstar, the Company will build on its legacy of delivering unparalleled player experiences and results for its lottery customers around the globe and across the entire lottery value chain, including as a lottery operator, retail and digital systems and technology provider, full-service instant ticket services provider, and game creator. The Company will continue to modernize core technologies and blend heritage with innovation, providing responsible, sustainable solutions to customers around the world through its products, services, technology and insights.
Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers and their players on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the U.S. and seven of the world’s ten largest lotteries.
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International Game Technology PLC is referred to as “Brightstar” in this news release. The legal name of the Company will remain “International Game Technology PLC” until the formal name change to “Brightstar Lottery PLC” is registered with the U.K. Companies House, which is expected to occur after the closing of the sale of IGT Gaming to the Buyer and concurrent with the acquisition by the Buyer of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (“Everi”) (collectively, the “Proposed Transaction”). After the closing of the Proposed Transaction, the Company’s ordinary shares will continue to be listed on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol, BRSL, and the Company’s CUSIP will not change. Trading under the Company’s business name, Brightstar Lottery, and new ticker symbol is expected to commence on or about July 2, 2025. No action is needed from current stockholders with respect to the name or ticker symbol change. It is anticipated that the Buyer and Everi will use the “IGT” and “International Game Technology” names following the closing of the Proposed Transaction. More information about the pending transaction is available here.
About Brightstar
Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.