Contract extension will see Brightstar upgrade the lottery’s gaming system alongside other enhancements
Brightstar Lottery has signed a seven-year agreement to deploy new lottery terminals and self-service vending machines for Washington’s Lottery.
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 retailers in the state of Washington.
Brightstar has served as the primary lottery technology supplier to Washington’s Lottery since 1996, with this agreement extending the contract through to June 2036.
As part of the agreement, Brightstar will deliver 2,200 GameTouch28 vending machines to the lottery, alongside 100 GameTouch20 vending machines and 3,700 Retailer Pro S2 lottery terminals.
“For 30 years, Brightstar has helped Washington’s Lottery stay at the forefront of providing lottery retailers and players with convenient and innovative lottery experiences, including self-service and cashless solutions,” said Washington’s Lottery director Brian Bennett. “We look forward to continuing our long-term partnership through the deployment of Brightstar’s latest lottery technology over the next ten years.”
Scott Gunn, Brightstar chief operating officer North America Lottery, added: “Brightstar is proud to continue our three-decade partnership with Washington’s Lottery. The innovative system solutions and retail equipment we’ll deliver to Washington’s Lottery under this agreement will power the lottery’s growth, provide entertaining and responsible experiences for its players, and support the funds raised by the Lottery for educational and other good causes across Washington.”
Shares in Brightstar Lottery plc (NYSE:BRSL) closed 0.92 per cent lower at $10.82 per share in New York Monday.