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Brightstar Lottery Signs Five-Year Extension with Sony Pictures for Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Ghostbusters

Niji Narayan
July 3, 2026
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Brightstar Lottery Signs Five-Year Extension with Sony Pictures for Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Ghostbusters
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Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it has signed an exclusive five-year extension agreement with Sony Pictures to continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery games globally.

“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. We look forward to continuing to collaborate on dynamic, high-quality lottery experiences that resonate with players worldwide,” said Stacey Kerr, Sony Pictures Entertainment Senior Vice President, Global Licensing.

“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. 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,” said Matthew Whalen, Brightstar Senior Vice President, Global Instant Ticket Services.

Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan

With a career spanning over a decade, Niji Narayan is a cornerstone of the HIPTHER editorial team, serving as a Senior Editor for EEG (Expertise & Evolution Gaming) and Gaming Americas. A graduate in Physics with a Master’s degree in Communication and…

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