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LONDON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it will spotlight its comprehensive portfolio of lottery solutions at the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries ("NASPL") 2026 annual conference, from Sept. 21 – 24, in Orlando, Florida. Brightstar's team of lottery experts will highlight solutions across content, retail performance, intelligent operations, and player experience designed to help lotteries drive growth and engage players. "We are excited to connect with lottery leaders at NASPL 2026 and demonstrate how Brightstar's solutions innovations and investment in transformation are designed to meet the evolving needs of lotteries that are operating in an environment of rapid technology advancements and new competitive threats," said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Global Lottery. "As lotteries look for new ways to drive growth, improve performance, and engage players in this dynamic marketplace, we remain focused on delivering technology, expertise, and insights intended to support those objectives while generating sustainable results and long-term value for the communities they serve." NASPL attendees who explore Brightstar's booth can experience a variety of engaging new products and services including: Explore Games for All Experiences: Brightstar will spotlight its growing portfolio of omnichannel content and digital engagement solutions that offer players a variety of ways to play across retail and digital channels. Featured in the booth will be Brightstar's portfolio of iconic licensed brands, including Wheel of Fortune, Ghostbusters™, and Rubik's™, all available as omnichannel game offerings, as well as its partnership with iHeartRadio, which provides lotteries with extensive media reach and player engagement opportunities. Brightstar will feature Infinity Instants Frame™, a flexible platform that leverages infinity technology to create unique ticket designs across a variety of game types. Attendees can explore Brightstar's latest patented draw game, WinMode™, alongside eInstant games engaging players across North America, including top-performing titles, new releases, and innovative features designed to support player engagement and portfolio growth. Drive Retail Growth: Showcased in this area of Brightstar's booth are products and services designed to help lotteries and retailers remove barriers, simplify retail operations, enhance efficiency, and create more seamless experiences for retailers and players alike. Featured solutions include Retailer Lens, a versatile new device for ticket, barcode, QR code, and mobile content scanning; and Brightstar's latest retailer terminals, Retailer Pro S2 and Retailer To Go S2. Brightstar will showcase how LotteryLink™, the compact solution that enables instant ticket and draw-game sales directly through a retailer's point of sale environment, is actively supporting lottery retailers in the marketplace. Visitors can also learn how Brightstar is helping lotteries modernize retail operations through innovations such as predictive maintenance, remote visual assistance, and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed to help sales and field service teams to operate more effectively and efficiently.

LONDON, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) ("Brightstar") today announced the results of its previously announced tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase for cash any and all of the Regulation S interests in its outstanding €500,000,000 2.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Notes") (ISIN: XS2051904733). The Offer was made on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in the tender offer memorandum dated September 8, 2026 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum"). Capitalized terms used herein but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum. The Tender Deadline of the Offer expired at 4:00 p.m., London time, on September 15, 2026. As of the Tender Deadline, €342,207,000 aggregate principal amount of the Regulation S interests in the Notes were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) pursuant to the Offer. Subject to satisfaction of all conditions set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum, Brightstar intends to accept for purchase all of the Regulation S interests in the Notes tendered in the Offer. The aggregate principal amount of Regulation S interests in the Notes accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer is therefore €342,207,000. The outstanding principal amount of the Notes after the Settlement Date will be €157,793,000. The Settlement Date is expected to be September 18, 2026, subject to customary market and other closing conditions. The purchase price for the Notes accepted in the Offer, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, is expected to be funded with a portion of the proceeds from the Company's recently priced €500,000,000 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2032. Settlement of the Senior Secured Notes due 2032 is subject to customary market and other closing conditions and is expected to occur on September 17, 2026. Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, and Banco Santander, S.A. acted as the Joint Lead Dealer Managers for the Offer. Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and ING Bank N.V., London Branch, acted as the Co-Dealer Managers for the Offer. DISCLAIMER This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Tender Offer Memorandum. Neither this news release nor the Tender Offer Memorandum constitutes an invitation to participate in the Offer in or from any jurisdiction in or from which, or to any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make the Offer or solicitation under any applicable securities, blue sky or other laws. The distribution of this news release and the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this news release or the Tender Offer Memorandum comes are required by Brightstar, the Joint Lead Dealer Managers and the Tender and Information Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions. About Brightstar Lottery PLC Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building 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 lot

LONDON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced the successful pricing of €500,000,000 4.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 to be issued by Brightstar and to be guaranteed on a senior basis by certain of Brightstar's wholly‑owned subsidiaries (the "Notes"). The Notes were priced at 99.360% of their nominal amount. Application has been made for the Notes to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. Settlement of the Notes is subject to customary market and other closing conditions and is expected to occur on September 17, 2026.Brightstar intends to use the gross proceeds from the sale of the Notes (i) to pay the purchase price for the Regulation S interests in its outstanding 2.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 pursuant to the tender offer announced by Brightstar on September 8, 2026 (the "Tender Offer") and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, (ii) to repay utilizations under its senior revolving credit facilities and (iii) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the offering (the "Offering") and sale of the Notes and the tender offer.The Notes are not being, and will not be, offered or sold in the United States. Nothing in the offering memorandum relating to the Offering (the "Offering Memorandum") constitutes an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The Notes may not be offered, sold or delivered in the United States absent registration under, or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States and may not be offered, sold or delivered, directly or indirectly, within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act).MiFID II Product Governance / Professional Investors and ECPs Only Target Market – Manufacturer target market (MiFID II product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels). No key information document has been prepared as the Notes are not available to retail investors in the European Economic Area (the "EEA").The Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the EEA. For these purposes, a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of MiFID II; or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II. Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.U.K. MiFIR Product Governance / Professional Investors and ECPs Only Target Market – Manufacturer target mark

LONDON, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced a tender offer (the "Offer") for any and all of the Regulation S interests in its outstanding €500,000,000 2.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Notes") on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in a tender offer memorandum dated as of today's date (the "Tender Offer Memorandum"), and subject to the offer and distribution restrictions as set out in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Copies of the Tender Offer Memorandum are available, subject to registration and eligibility confirmation, at the following web address: https://deals.is.kroll.com/brightstar. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum. Brightstar also announced a benchmark offering (the "Offering") of euro-denominated senior secured notes due 2032 (the "New Notes"). The New Notes will be guaranteed on a senior basis by certain of Brightstar's wholly‑owned subsidiaries. Application has been made for the New Notes to be listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. Brightstar intends to use the gross proceeds from the sale of the New Notes (i) to pay the purchase price for the Regulation S interests in the Notes tendered and accepted for purchase in connection with the Offer and accrued and unpaid interest thereon, (ii) to repay utilizations under its senior revolving credit facilities and (iii) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Offer and the Offering.The purpose of the Offer and the Offering is to extend the weighted average maturity of Brightstar's debt. The completion of the Offering is a condition to the Offer (though such condition may be waived by Brightstar in its sole and absolute discretion).Description of the NotesOutstanding Principal Amount(1)ISIN/Common CodeMaturity DatePurchase Price per €1,000 Principal Amount (the "Purchase Price")(2)Amount Subject to the Offer<td class="prngen4" colspan="1" n

Revenue of $584 million reflects sustained growth in global lottery same-store sales offset by higher service revenue amortization and U.K. contract transitionIncome from continuing operations of $56 million; better-than-expected Adjusted EBITDA of $286 million rose 4% on same-store sales flow through and disciplined operational management, including OPtiMa savings, which are upgraded to $100 million by 2028Significant cash flow generation in the first half helped fund final Italy Lotto license payment; Company maintains strong balance sheet and credit profileContinued commitment to shareholder returns with over $140 million deployed year-to-date Reaffirming 2026 revenue, profit, and cash flow outlookLONDON, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June&nbsp;30, 2026. Today, at 8:00 a.m. EDT, management will host a conference call and webcast to present the results; access details are provided below. "Better-than-expected second quarter profits were driven by global same-store sales expansion and disciplined operational management, even as we invest in long-term growth initiatives," said Vince Sadusky, CEO of Brightstar. "We achieved several important milestones with our Italy B2C expansion efforts, and global iLottery wagers continue to grow at a double-digit pace. With the final Italy Lotto license payment behind us, revenue, profit, and cash flow are poised to inflect.""Cash generation was strong in the first half of the year, funding important investments in the business," said Max Chiara, CFO of Brightstar. "We're increasing our OPtiMa cost savings target to $100 million by 2028 as we further optimize our organization and operations. The&nbsp;strength of our balance sheet and financial condition supports our balanced approach to capital allocation, which included returning $140 million to shareholders in the year-to-date period."Overview of Consolidated Second Quarter 2026 ResultsQuarter EndedY/Y Change Constant Currency ChangeAll amounts from continuing operationsJune 30,<

LONDON, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has been recognized as a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the 2026 Disability Index ("Disability:IN"), the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. "Brightstar believes that creating a workplace where everyone can thrive starts with fostering a culture of inclusion, accessibility, and belonging," said Dorothy Costa, Brightstar Senior Vice President, People & Culture. "Being named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business by Disability:IN is an honor that recognizes the progress we've made and the work still ahead. We are proud to be recognized among organizations that demonstrate leadership in disability inclusion and remain committed to supporting and creating opportunities for all our employees.""The future of business will be defined by how well companies design for a broader range of people and experiences," said Jill Houghton, Disability:IN President and CEO. "Accessibility is a catalyst for innovation. Companies using the Disability Index are applying that mindset to drive progress across their business."The Disability Index is trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500 and provides companies with data-driven insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement over time.Brightstar was recognized for its work in creating a workplace environment that promotes all dimensions of inclusion through programs like the SuperAbilities employee-led and executive-sponsored employee impact group, offering benefits to accommodate visible and invisible disabilities, and implementing inclusive hiring processes.About Brightstar Lottery PLCBrightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building 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, entertain players 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 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 eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries with central systems.  Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning Brightstar Lottery PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may disc

LONDON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing the Company's achievements and progress across key sustainability initiatives throughout the year. "Brightstar Lottery's 2025 Sustainability Report demonstrates our continued commitment to advancing lotteries through innovative solutions, trusted partnerships, and responsible business practices that help build a sustainable future," said Vince Sadusky, Brightstar CEO. "Our latest report showcases the progress we made in our first year as a pure-play lottery company, and how sustainability is incorporated into our strategy and the way we seek to create value for our stakeholders. The achievements highlighted are a testament to the dedication of our employees around the world, whose expertise and collaboration help turn our sustainability ambitions into meaningful results."Sample highlights of the 2025 report, aligned with Brightstar's three elements of sustainability, include:Empowering Our People: Brightstar fosters a culture that values individuals, recognizes the unique contributions and perspectives of every person, and attracts and retains the talent of tomorrow. In 2025, among other achievements, Brightstar:Received the Top Employer certification for its U.S. and Italy operations.Introduced Brightstar's Digital Journey, a strategic learning initiative designed to accelerate the Company's digital evolution through targeted trainings for employees of all levels with a focus on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).Collaborating with Partners: From suppliers to business partners to the communities it serves, Brightstar believes in growing together responsibly and transparently, and building relationships that are trustworthy, ethical, and mutually beneficial. In 2025, among other achievements, Brightstar:Hosted, in collaboration with the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling and East Carolina University's Gambling Research & Policy Initiative, the Emerging Adults Summit which brought together experts, advocates, and industry stakeholders from across the U.S. and Canada to share insights and strategies focused on gambling behaviors among emerging adults.Organized 48 global volunteer events in 10 locations around the world, in which more than 1,000 employees participated. Matching gifts donations were made to 95 charitable organizations, and the Company supported 15 new charitable events. Preserving the Planet: To help safeguard the environment and its resources, Brightstar is on a journey to support efforts to protect the climate, preserve natural resources, and advance circularity. In 2025, among other achievements, Brightstar:Introduced an AI-powered route optimization tool to support automated field service technician dispatching that, based on internal evaluations, contributed to reducing travel distance and fuel consumption across selected operations, while designed to enhance overall operational efficiency.Integrated eco-design principles into various product development processes, including our new Retailer Pro S2 lottery terminal. According t

LONDON, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, August 4, to discuss second quarter 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Conference call details:Tuesday, August 4, 20268:00 a.m. EDTConference call registration: Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call by clicking here. Upon registering, participants will receive a dial-in number and unique PIN.Webcast registration: A live, listen-only webcast is available under "Events and Presentations" on Brightstar's Investor Relations website at ir.brightstarlottery.com.  A replay will also be available on the website following the call.About Brightstar Lottery PLCBrightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building 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, entertain players 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 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 eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries with central systems. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees.  For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.Contact:Mike DeAngelis, Corporate Communications, +1 (401) 392-1000, <a href="mailto:mike.deangelis@brightstarl

Brightstar will deploy new lottery terminals and self-service vending machines, upgrade the Lottery's gaming system, and make other enhancementsLONDON, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a seven-year contract extension with Washington's Lottery, under which Brightstar will provide the Lottery with an upgraded gaming system and deploy thousands of new lottery terminals, self-service vending machines and other equipment to lottery retailers in the state of Washington. Brightstar has served as the primary lottery technology supplier to Washington's Lottery since 1996 and this agreement extends the contract through June 30, 2036. Key deliverables over the course of the seven-year agreement include:2,200 GameTouch28™ vending machines. The GameTouch28 is a high-volume self-service lottery solution designed for retailers to enhance customer experience and boost efficiency, featuring a 42-inch multimedia touch display that offers an intuitive and seamless player interface and 28 ticket bins with a full suite of instant tickets to reduce congestion at a retailer's point-of-sale and optimize player flow. 100 GameTouch20™ vending machines. The GameTouch20 offers all the convenience of the GameTouch 28 in a streamlined, compact form.3,700 Retailer <a href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4729340-1&amp;h=2791405553&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.brightstarlottery.com%252Fwhat-we-do%252Fretail-solutions%252Fretailer-pro-s2-lottery-terminal%26data%3D05%257C02%257CMike.DeAngelis%2540brightstarlottery.com%257C0044554efa994c798e2508debc189c21%257Ceaad01fb2d574fcba3da338f671ebb86%257C0%257C0%257C639155011097356462%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DZgEjp1wlhEoZc

LONDON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has signed an exclusive five-year extension agreement with Sony Pictures to continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery games globally. "Ghostbusters is an iconic global franchise with lasting popularity, and Brightstar has been instrumental in helping us connect with both lifelong fans and new audiences," said Stacey Kerr, Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior Vice President, Global Licensing. "We look forward to continuing to collaborate on dynamic, high-quality lottery experiences that resonate with players worldwide.""Brightstar has been a proud licensee of Sony Pictures' Ghostbusters since 2015, and we're excited to continue bringing this fan-favorite franchise to life for players in new and engaging ways," said Matthew Whalen, Brightstar Senior Vice President, Global Instant Ticket Services. "To date, this collaboration has launched more than 25 games with over 20 lotteries globally. The variety of games includes traditional instant tickets with high-definition symbols, Brightstar's patented Infinity Instants lottery tickets, Fast Play games, and an exclusive eInstant game. With this contract extension, we're focused on expanding the Ghostbusters franchise through new, immersive omnichannel experiences that push the boundaries of fan engagement."About Brightstar Lottery PLCBrightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) is a global leader in lottery focused on innovation and forward-thinking strategies and solutions, building 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, entertain players 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 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 eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries with central systems.  Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning Brightstar Lottery PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, products and services, customer relationships, results of operations, o