LONDON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) (“Brightstar”) announced today that it has signed a five-year exclusive licensing agreement with Pan American World Airways, LLC. (“Pan Am”) to develop and distribute Pan Am-themed omnichannel lottery games worldwide, including compelling instant tickets, innovative draw-based games, and engaging iLottery games. In addition to traditional game development, Brightstar will leverage Pan Am’s decades of experience in the creation of curated, luxury trip planning and dedicated concierge services to bring once-in-a lifetime travel opportunities to lottery players and winners of second chance promotions.

“Pan Am is one of the most recognizable names in travel, and we’re excited to partner with Brightstar to bring our brand to the lottery category,” said Craig Carter, CEO Pan Am Global Holdings. “Through this partnership, players will have new opportunities to engage with the Pan Am brand through games and promotions inspired by our legacy of connecting people, places, and cultures around the world.”

“Pan Am is a globally recognized brand that has inspired generations to see the world, and Brightstar is excited to translate that enduring legacy into compelling experiences for lottery players to enjoy,” said Matthew Whalen, Brightstar Senior Vice President, Global Instant Ticket Services. “Through this partnership, players will have access to engaging lottery offerings and unique second-chance promotions inspired by the Pan Am brand, including customized travel packages, VIP access, and white-glove journeys tailored to a range of destinations and budgets.”

Originally established in 1927, Pan Am became one of the world’s most recognized airlines and remains an enduring cultural icon associated with the golden age of international air travel.

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:
Mike DeAngelis, Corporate Communications, +1 (401) 392-1000, mike.deangelis@brightstarlottery.com
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James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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