Brightstar Lottery Signs Five-Year Extension with Sony Pictures for Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Ghostbusters
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Brightstar Lottery (NYSE: BRSL) signed an exclusive five-year extension with Sony Pictures for global Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery licensing rights. The deal covers development and distribution of lottery games worldwide.
Brightstar has licensed Ghostbusters since 2015, launching 25+ games across 20+ lotteries, including instant tickets, Infinity Instants, Fast Play and eInstant formats.
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- Five-year exclusive global Ghostbusters lottery licensing extension with Sony Pictures
- Rights cover omnichannel formats including instant tickets, Infinity Instants, Fast Play and eInstant
- Track record of 25+ Ghostbusters games with 20+ lotteries since 2015
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News Market Reaction – BRSL
In the Jul 1 session, BRSL gained 3.92%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Contract extension | Positive | +0.0% | Five-year Oregon Lottery tech contract extension with new terminals and signage. |
| Jun 11 | Leadership change | Neutral | +1.9% | Global Lottery CEO stepping down; new EVP/COO appointed over global operations. |
| May 14 | Contract extension | Positive | +1.4% | Three-year TIPOS extension including up to 2,500 new mobile lottery terminals. |
| May 12 | System upgrade deal | Positive | -5.0% | Extended Lottotech contract with advanced central system and full terminal refresh. |
| May 12 | Earnings release | Positive | -9.6% | Q1 2026 revenue growth, higher EBITDA, dividend, and reaffirmed full‑year guidance. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent history shows several positive contract and earnings updates followed by flat or negative next‑day moves, indicating muted reactions to good news.
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"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 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 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.
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Contact:
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