Brightstar Lottery PLC filed an 8-K on October 27, 2026, announcing that the Illinois Lottery has launched its patented Cash Pop draw-based game featuring hourly drawings.

Key Highlights

  • Game launch: The Illinois Lottery has launched Brightstar's patented Cash Pop draw-based game, according to the filing.
  • Price points: The Cash Pop game features price points of $1, $2, $5, and $10, with hourly drawings.
  • Operator: The Illinois Lottery is operated by Allwyn Illinois LLC, as disclosed in the announcement.
  • Illinois Lottery Director quote: Harold Mays stated, "We've seen the success this game has had with many of our lottery peers and look forward to it being in our draw-based lineup."
  • Company scale: According to the filing, Brightstar serves nearly 90 lottery customers on six continents and has approximately 6,000 employees.
  • U.S. presence: Brightstar is described in the filing as the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lottery jurisdictions in the U.S.

Cash Pop Game Enters Illinois Lottery Portfolio

Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL), headquartered in London, announced on October 27, 2026, that the Illinois Lottery has added the company's Cash Pop draw-based game to its offerings. The game, which Brightstar describes as patented, features hourly drawings available at four price points: $1, $2, $5, and $10. According to the filing, the game gives players "the ability to strategize their wager and create their own personalized experience every time they play."

Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays was quoted in the announcement saying the lottery looked forward to having Cash Pop "in our draw-based lineup," citing awareness of the game's performance at peer lotteries. Scott Gunn, Brightstar's Chief Operating Officer North America, was quoted stating that Brightstar is "excited to partner with the innovative Illinois Lottery to expand the reach of our proprietary Cash Pop game while engaging a new audience of players." Gunn also referenced supporting the Illinois Lottery's "K-12 public education programs" in the filing.

The filing notes that the Illinois Lottery is operated by Allwyn Illinois LLC. Brightstar described itself as a global lottery company serving nearly 90 lottery customers across six continents, with approximately 6,000 employees. The company further stated it is the primary technology provider to eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries with central systems. The announcement contains forward-looking statements that the company cautioned are subject to risks and uncertainties described in its annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.

What Was Disclosed

Brightstar Lottery PLC announced the Illinois Lottery's launch of its Cash Pop draw-based game, with hourly drawings at $1, $2, $5, and $10 price points, operated under Allwyn Illinois LLC. The filing includes quotes from both the Illinois Lottery Director and Brightstar's COO North America.