Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, doing business as Brightstar Lottery Group, confirmed a data breach stemming from an unauthorized third party gaining access to its internal corporate systems. The discovery of this incident occurred on November 17, 2024. The company stated it took immediate action to resecure systems, conduct an investigation, report to law enforcement, and implement additional security measures. Consumers were notified after a manual review of affected data concluded on August 21, 2025.
The breach may have involved various types of personal data, including names, contact information, dates of birth, government identification documents or numbers, Social Security numbers or other tax identifiers, financial account information, and health data. While the exact total count of affected individuals is not publicly stated, reporting indicates impacts for residents in various states, including over 6,300 Rhode Island residents and nearly 550 Connecticut residents. Rhode Island, Iowa, Oregon, Connecticut, and Vermont are among the states known to be affected, though official confirmation of all state-specific counts remains limited in the provided information.
While details can emerge and company notices may be delayed, this information reflects what is currently known about the Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation data breach.