Brightstar Lottery 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.
Stacey Kerr, Senior Vice President of Global Licensing at Sony Pictures Entertainment, said that Ghostbusters remains an iconic global franchise with enduring popularity. She noted that Brightstar has played a key role in helping Sony Pictures connect with both longtime fans and new audiences, and expressed enthusiasm about continuing the collaboration to deliver dynamic, high-quality lottery experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
Matthew Whalen, Senior Vice President of Global Instant Ticket Services at Brightstar, stated that the company has been a proud licensee of Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters franchise since 2015 and is excited to continue bringing the fan-favorite brand to players through innovative and engaging experiences.
Whalen highlighted that the partnership has resulted in the launch of more than 25 games across over 20 lotteries worldwide, spanning traditional instant tickets, Brightstar’s patented Infinity Instants lottery tickets, Fast Play games, and an exclusive eInstant game. Whalen added that, with the contract extension, Brightstar aims to further expand the Ghostbusters franchise through immersive omnichannel experiences designed to elevate fan engagement.
