Brightstar Lottery (NYSE: BRSL) shifts global lottery leadership roles
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brightstar Lottery PLC is reshaping its lottery operations leadership as part of its evolution as a standalone pure play lottery business. Renato Ascoli, CEO, Global Lottery, will step down effective June 30, 2026, after a 20-year career at the company.
Effective July 1, 2026, Marco Tasso, currently COO, International and Italy Operations, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, reporting to CEO Vince Sadusky. He will oversee global lottery operations, including technology, product, marketing, sales, supply chain and customer support.
Brightstar highlights this transition as supporting its focus on growth, transformation and operational execution. The company positions itself as a leading global lottery provider serving nearly 90 lottery customers on six continents with approximately 6,000 employees and strong relationships with major government-run lotteries.
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Key Figures
Ascoli step-down date: June 30, 2026
Tasso new role start date: July 1, 2026
Lottery customers served: nearly 90 customers
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6 metrics
Ascoli step-down date
June 30, 2026
Effective date for Renato Ascoli stepping down as CEO, Global Lottery
Tasso new role start date
July 1, 2026
Effective date for Marco Tasso becoming EVP and COO, Global Lottery
Lottery customers served
nearly 90 customers
Global lottery customers on six continents
U.S. lottery jurisdictions
26 of 46 jurisdictions
Primary technology provider to U.S. lottery jurisdictions
Largest lotteries served
8 of world’s 10 largest
Primary technology provider with central systems
Employee count
approximately 6,000 employees
Global workforce
Key Terms
pure play lottery business, forward-looking statements, Form 6-K, private lottery management contract, +1 more
5 terms
pure play lottery business financial
"its evolution as a standalone pure play lottery business that continues to optimize its operations"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Form 6-K regulatory
"A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
private lottery management contract financial
"he managed the first-ever private lottery management contract for the Illinois Lottery"
lottery ecosystem financial
"deep end-to-end knowledge of the lottery ecosystem"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2026
Commission File Number 001-36906
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
2 and 3 Eldon Street, Fifth Floor
London EC2M 7LS
United Kingdom
(Address of principal executive offices)
| Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: | |||||||||||
| Form 20-F | ☒ | Form 40-F | ☐ | ||||||||
Brightstar Lottery Announces Changes to
Lottery Operations Leadership
On June 11, 2026, Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Renato Ascoli will step down as Chief Executive Officer, Global Lottery, effective June 30, 2026. The Company also announced that Marco Tasso, currently Chief Operating Officer, International and Italy Operations, will be appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, effective July 1, 2026.
A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report on Form 6-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
99.1 | News Release "Brightstar Lottery Announces Changes to Lottery Operations Leadership" dated June 11, 2026 | |||||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
99.1 | News Release "Brightstar Lottery Announces Changes to Lottery Operations Leadership" dated June 11, 2026 | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: June 11, 2026 | BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC | |||||||
| By: | /s/ Pierfrancesco Boccia | |||||||
| Pierfrancesco Boccia | ||||||||
| Corporate Secretary | ||||||||
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NEWS RELEASE
Brightstar Lottery Announces Changes to
Lottery Operations Leadership
Renato Ascoli to step down as Chief Executive Officer, Global Lottery
Marco Tasso promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery
LONDON – June 11, 2026 – Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) (“Brightstar”) announced today changes to its senior leadership team as part of its evolution as a standalone pure play lottery business that continues to optimize its operations for future growth.
Renato Ascoli, CEO, Global Lottery, will step down effective June 30, 2026. Over a 20-year career in the lottery and gaming industry at Brightstar, he has held senior leadership roles and led complex teams across global markets.
Effective July 1, 2026, Marco Tasso will be promoted to a new role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. Mr. Tasso, currently COO, International and Italy Operations, brings more than 20 years of experience across the company’s B2C and B2B businesses and deep end-to-end knowledge of the lottery ecosystem. In his role, Tasso will have responsibility for all of Brightstar’s global lottery operations, including technology, product development, marketing, sales and product management, supply chain, customer support and field services. He will report directly to Brightstar CEO, Vince Sadusky.
“Renato has made a tremendous impact on our company and the lottery industry,” said Marco Sala, Executive Chair of the Board, Brightstar. “His broad experience across lottery product development, technology and commercial strategy helped us to continuously deliver innovative solutions and services to our lottery customers. I want to thank and congratulate him for his many career accomplishments.”
“As Renato prepares to step down, I want to thank him for his many years of service and steadfast commitment to our business and people,” said Vince Sadusky, CEO of Brightstar. “Having Marco as a part of our senior leadership team supports the company’s
vision and strategic goals. As we strengthen our focus on growth, transformation and operational execution, Marco’s insights and experience will help shape the lottery operating organization and optimize it to deliver results.”
Executive Biography
Marco Tasso is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in senior leadership roles across lottery management, global supply chains, strategy, product development, retail execution and consulting in both Europe and the United States. He has held various senior leadership roles at Brightstar and its predecessor company, IGT, including his current position of COO, International and Italy Operations; SVP of Global Supply Chain and Services; and SVP of Global Lottery Marketing.
Marco also previously served as CEO of Northstar Lottery Group, where he managed the first-ever private lottery management contract for the Illinois Lottery, and he later oversaw similar private manager agreements in Indiana and New Jersey. Before that, Marco held leadership positions at Lottomatica, where he managed different business units including instant lotteries, lotto, and commercial services.
Earlier in his career, Marco consulted in roles at Bain and Company and Ernst & Young Consultants, where he developed a specialization in strategic planning, production, and cost-saving initiatives. In this capacity, he worked with prestigious clients such as Telecom Italia, Fiat, and Bridgepoint Capital.
Marco graduated Cum Laude with a degree in mathematics from the Università degli Studi in Messina, Italy, and received an MBA with Distinction from CUOA in Vicenza, Italy.
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.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) concerning Brightstar Lottery PLC and its consolidated subsidiaries (the "Company") and other matters. These statements
may discuss goals, intentions, and expectations as to future plans, trends, events, products and services, customer relationships, results of operations, or financial condition, or otherwise, based on current beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, such management. Forward-looking statements may be accompanied by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "could," "would," "should," "shall," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "future," "guidance," "intend," "may," "will," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project" or the negative or other variations of them. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those predicted in the forward-looking statements and from past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) macroeconomic, regulatory and political uncertainty, including as a result of new or increased tariffs, trade wars, and other restrictions on trade between or among countries in which the Company operates, and related changes in discretionary consumer spending and behavior, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and the other factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended December 31, 2025 and other documents filed or furnished from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.brightstarlottery.com. Except as required under applicable law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider these factors and other risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
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Contact:
Mike DeAngelis, Corporate Communications, +1 (401) 392-1000, mike.deangelis@brightstarlottery.com
Matteo Selva, Italian media inquiries, +39 366 6803635
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190
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FAQ
What leadership changes did Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) announce in its June 2026 report?
Brightstar Lottery announced that Renato Ascoli will step down as CEO, Global Lottery, on June 30, 2026. On July 1, 2026, Marco Tasso will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, overseeing all global lottery operations.
Who is Marco Tasso and what role will he have at Brightstar Lottery (BRSL)?
Marco Tasso is an experienced lottery executive with more than two decades in senior roles. He will serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, overseeing technology, product development, marketing, sales, supply chain, customer support and field services.
Why is Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) changing its lottery operations leadership?
Brightstar links the leadership changes to its evolution as a standalone pure play lottery business. The company says promoting Marco Tasso supports its vision, strategic goals, and focus on growth, transformation and operational execution across its global lottery operations.
How experienced is Brightstar Lottery’s incoming COO, Global Lottery, Marco Tasso?
Marco Tasso has over 20 years of experience across B2C and B2B lottery businesses. His background includes roles in global supply chains, marketing, lottery management contracts in multiple U.S. states, and leadership positions at Brightstar, IGT, Lottomatica, Bain and Ernst & Young Consultants.
How large is Brightstar Lottery’s (BRSL) global lottery footprint?
Brightstar describes itself as a premier pure play global lottery company serving nearly 90 lottery customers on six continents. It is the primary technology provider to 26 of 46 U.S. lottery jurisdictions and eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries with central systems.
Does Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) provide any caution about forward-looking statements in this update?
Yes. Brightstar includes a detailed cautionary statement about forward-looking statements, noting they are based on current beliefs and assumptions. It highlights risks such as macroeconomic, regulatory and political uncertainty, and refers readers to its Form 20-F and other SEC filings.