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Brightstar Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation
Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, operating as Brightstar Lottery, is a global provider of lottery technology and services. The company focuses exclusively on delivering lottery solutions, including gaming equipment, digital platforms and instant game creation for nearly 90 lottery operations across six continents. Brightstar employs around 6,000 people worldwide and is publicly traded as Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL).
Over the years, it has expanded through mergers and acquisitions, including a significant merger with IGT in 2015, before narrowing its focus to lottery-only operations.
What Happened?
On Nov. 17, 2024, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation and IGT Group discovered that an unauthorized third party had gained access to certain internal corporate systems. Immediate steps were taken to secure the impacted systems and notify law enforcement. Because the data involved was complex and unstructured, a detailed manual review was required, which concluded on Aug. 21, 2025.
Information Types Exposed:
- Name
- Contact information
- Date of birth
- Government identification documents
- Government identification number
- Driver’s license number
- Social Security number
- Tax identifier
- Financial account information
- Health data
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Brightstar about this data breach, it means your sensitive information may have been compromised. There are important steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Monitor your credit reports and personal accounts for suspicious activity. You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the major credit bureaus.
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
- Take advantage of the free 24-month identity monitoring services offered by Brightstar through Kroll. This includes credit monitoring, fraud consultation and identity theft restoration.
- Keep records of all communications and reports related to the breach and any suspicious activity.
You also have rights under federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which gives you the right to dispute inaccurate information and request corrections to your credit file. State attorney general offices can offer additional resources and guidance.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue compensation if their data was exposed.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Brightstar data breach, you may be eligible for compensation for any harm or inconvenience you experienced as a result. Lawyers are currently investigating claims and are ready to help you take the next steps.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form. This is the first step to holding companies accountable and protecting your rights.
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