Brightstar Lottery Selected by Lotterywest to Deliver Industry-Leading Products Throughout Western Australia

Rhea-AI Summary

Brightstar Lottery (NYSE: BRSL) signed a 19-year agreement with Lotteries Commission (Lotterywest) to supply a new central gaming system and digital products in Western Australia, announced Dec 18, 2025. The contract comprises a nine-year base term plus one four-year and two three-year extension options.

Brightstar will convert a competitor system, deliver 775 new retailer terminals (including Retailer Pro S2), provide website and mobile apps, back-office software, and commit to local industry participation, jobs and university scholarships.

Positive

• 19-year binding contract (9-year base + extension options)
• Delivery of 775 new retailer terminals including Retailer Pro S2
• Conversion to Brightstar's high-performing central lottery system for draw and instant games

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Contract term 19 years Lotterywest central gaming and digital products contract duration

Base term 9 years Initial base term of Lotterywest contract before extension options

Extension options 1x4-year and 2x3-year Optional extensions under Lotterywest agreement

Retail terminals 775 terminals New retailer terminals to be delivered to Lotterywest

Lottery customers nearly 90 Number of lottery customers Brightstar serves globally

U.S. jurisdictions 26 of 46 U.S. lottery jurisdictions where Brightstar is primary technology provider

Top global lotteries 8 of 10 World’s largest lotteries where Brightstar is primary technology provider

Lotterywest history 92 years Length of Lotterywest’s community impact referenced in statement

Market Reality Check

$16.00 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,304,274 is at 0.78x the 20-day average, indicating subdued trading. normal

Technical Price at 15.68, trading below the 200-day MA at 16.18 and 15.54% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

BRSL’s -0.76% move contrasted with mixed peers: SBET -2.16%, RSI -1.54%, SGHC -2.06%, CHDN +0.43%, SGMS flat. This points to stock-specific factors rather than a unified gambling-sector move.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 10	Game launch	Positive	+1.4%	Launch of Cash Pop game with Pennsylvania Lottery, expanding U.S. footprint.
Dec 03	Debt refinancing	Neutral	-1.6%	Pricing of $750M 2033 senior secured notes and redemption of 2027 notes.
Dec 02	Debt offering	Neutral	-2.0%	Announcement of benchmark senior secured notes offering due 2033.
Dec 01	Licensing deal	Positive	+0.1%	Five-year exclusive Rubik's-branded omnichannel lottery licensing agreement.
Nov 24	Hardware contract	Positive	-0.4%	Contract to deliver 1,200 Retailer Pro S2 terminals in Malaysia.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has produced modest single-day reactions, with financing actions drawing slightly more negative responses than commercial wins or product launches.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, Brightstar reported several commercial wins and balance sheet actions. On Nov 24, it signed a deal to supply 1,200 terminals in Malaysia. Subsequent news included a Rubik’s® omnichannel licensing pact on Dec 1, debt refinancing steps on Dec 2–3, and the Cash Pop launch in Pennsylvania on Dec 10. These updates, like today’s long-term Lotterywest contract, emphasize expanding global reach and modern lottery technology while reshaping the capital structure.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights a long-term 19-year contract with Lotterywest to deploy a new central gaming system, 775 retailer terminals, and digital channels across Western Australia. It builds on Brightstar’s role with nearly 90 lottery customers, including 26 of 46 U.S. jurisdictions and 8 of the world’s 10 largest lotteries. Investors may track future disclosures on contract economics, rollout milestones, and how this deal complements recent international wins and refinancing steps.

Key Terms

central gaming system technical

"to deploy industry-leading lottery and digital products, including a new central gaming system, in Western Australia."

A central gaming system is the core software and hardware platform that runs and oversees electronic and online gambling activities, including player accounts, game outcomes, payouts, and regulatory reporting. It matters to investors because it is the operational backbone—like an airline’s control tower or a bank’s transaction engine—determining reliability, security, legal compliance and the ability to add new games or customers, all of which directly affect revenue and risk.

central lottery system technical

"convert a competitor's technology to its high-performing central lottery system for draw-based and instant ticket games."

A central lottery system is the single, government- or operator-run platform that handles ticket sales, jackpot draws, prize payments, record keeping and compliance for one or more lottery games. Like a city’s main post office that routes and tracks all mail, it concentrates control and revenue flows, so investors watch it for reliability, security, regulatory risk and how efficiently it turns ticket sales into predictable income and legal compliance.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Company wins long-term contract following competitive procurement

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiaries, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation and Brightstar Lottery Australia Corporation acting through its Australia Branch, have signed a long-term contract with the Lotteries Commission, trading as Lotterywest, ("Lotterywest") to deploy industry-leading lottery and digital products, including a new central gaming system, in Western Australia. Following a competitive procurement, Brightstar was awarded the 19-year contract, which consists of a nine-year base term, followed by one four-year and two three-year extension options.

"The replacement of Lotterywest's gaming system is part of our ongoing commitment to modernizing our operations to support players and retailers, ensuring ongoing returns to the Western Australia community," said Colin Smith, Lotterywest CEO. "The new gaming system was critical to protecting and sustaining Lotterywest's rich history and the community impact it has delivered for the past 92 years. This investment will provide us with a fit-for-purpose lottery gaming system allowing us to continue to evolve and innovate."

"Throughout its 90-plus years, Lotterywest has established itself as forward-thinking lottery, committed to responsibly growing sales and making a positive impact on its communities," said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer International and Italy Operations. "Brightstar is excited to support Lotterywest in its next chapter by introducing our premier technology and comprehensive product solutions, to help shape the future of lottery in Western Australia and support responsible growth."

Under the terms of the agreement, Brightstar will convert a competitor's technology to its high-performing central lottery system for draw-based and instant ticket games. Brightstar will also deliver 775 new retailer terminals, including its sophisticated Retailer Pro S2, and various software solutions to streamline the Lottery's back-office operations. Additionally, the Company will provide website and mobile applications as part of the digital solution being delivered to Lotterywest.

As part of the Western Australia Industry Participation Strategy, Brightstar has also made a long-term commitment to presenting opportunities for Western Australia businesses and communities and strengthening Western Australia's digital capabilities through creating local jobs and offering university scholarships.

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.

For more information, visit us at brightstarlottery.com or follow along on LinkedIn.

About Brightstar Lottery PLC
Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) 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, 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 has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

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FAQ

What did Brightstar announce on Dec 18, 2025 regarding Lotterywest (BRSL)?

Brightstar announced a 19-year contract to deploy a new central gaming system and digital products for Lotterywest in Western Australia.

How long is the Brightstar (BRSL) contract with Lotterywest and what are the terms?

The agreement is a 19-year arrangement: a nine-year base term plus one four-year and two three-year extension options.

How many retailer terminals will Brightstar (BRSL) supply to Lotterywest?

Brightstar will deliver 775 new retailer terminals, including its Retailer Pro S2 model.

Will Brightstar (BRSL) replace Lotterywest's existing gaming technology?

Yes. Brightstar will convert a competitor's technology to its central lottery system for draw-based and instant ticket games.

Does the Brightstar (BRSL) deal include local commitments in Western Australia?

Yes. Brightstar committed to local industry participation, creating jobs and offering university scholarships as part of the agreement.