Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a three-year contract extension with TIPOS, the government-owned lottery in Slovakia, to continue providing best-in-class lottery technology and lottery-related services.

TIPOS has been a valued Brightstar customer for more than 30 years. Under its most recent contract with TIPOS, signed in 2019 and which this agreement extends to 2032, Brightstar implemented in Slovakia a new lottery central system, next-generation retailer terminals, and related support services. Brightstar will further support TIPOS’ business expansion by delivering up to 2500 new mobile lottery terminals, handheld devices that provide lotteries expanded reach and enhanced convenience.

“Brightstar continues to deliver important services and innovative solutions to help us grow lottery in Slovakia. The success of our partnership funds a variety of good causes in Slovakia, including education and sports, and we are pleased to extend our agreement,” said Štefan Vyletel, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of TIPOS.

“We are honored that TIPOS has entrusted us to serve Slovakia’s lottery for three decades. The handheld terminals we are deploying will enable TIPOS to convert offline instant ticket sales activities to online sales at the individual ticket level, while expanding the number of points of sale locations that players can purchase draw-based lottery games. We remain firmly committed to providing TIPOS and its players with exciting and innovative lottery solutions to help drive funding for good causes in Slovakia,” said Marco Tasso, Brightstar Chief Operating Officer International and Italy Operations.

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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it received the highest MSCI ESG rating of AAA. This rating exemplifies Brightstar’s commitment to global sustainability leadership in managing ESG-related risks and opportunities. Brightstar received a perfect score for carbon emissions and high scores in the product safety and quality category.

“Receiving the MSCI AAA ESG rating in Brightstar’s first year as a pure-play lottery company highlights our commitment to making sustainability practices a priority throughout our business. This rating from MSCI serves as motivation to continue our work building a sustainable future where our people, our partners, and our planet can thrive,” said Wendy Montgomery, Brightstar SVP, Branding, Communications and Sustainability.

MSCI ESG Ratings measure a company’s resilience to long-term, industry-specific sustainability risks using a rules-based methodology. MSCI analysts research and rate companies on a “AAA” (leader) to “CCC” (laggard) scale based on their exposure to and management of these risks relative to peers.

MSCI Sustainability and Climate products and services are provided by MSCI Solutions LLC and certain related entities, and are designed to provide in-depth research, ratings and analysis of environmental, social and governance related business practices to companies worldwide. ESG ratings, data and analysis from MSCI Sustainability and Climate are also used in the construction of MSCI Indexes.

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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it is the first lottery industry supplier to fund the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC), the leading international body dedicated to certifying professionals in the field of problem gambling and gaming. Brightstar’s donation will directly contribute to the expansion of IPGGC programs including Global Gambling Counselor Certification and the new Collegiate Counselors Gambling Certification.

“The IPGGC applauds Brightstar for leading the industry in its commitment to supporting the certification of problem gambling professionals through this first-of-its-kind donation. Brightstar’s deep understanding of the lottery industry and commitment to responsible gaming will support our mission to ensure that any individual impacted by problem gambling has access to the highest quality of care and support,” said Jody Bechtold, IPGGC Board of Directors President.

“Being the first lottery industry supplier to financially support the IPGGC is a testament to Brightstar’s commitment to comprehensive responsible gaming processes and practices. As a core piece of Brightstar’s Sustainable Play program, responsible gaming is woven into the fabric of our company, and we are happy to back the IPGGC’s mission to increase the availability and certification of responsible gaming professionals,” said Wendy Montgomery, SVP of Branding, Communications and Sustainability at Brightstar.

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