Pan Am name heads to lottery tickets as Brightstar takes licence

Brightstar Lottery says it has exclusive rights to put the Pan Am brand on lottery games, both in retail and online. The licence comes from Pan Am Global Holdings, which owns the name of the airline founded in 1927, according to a Brightstar press release dated 13 October 2026.

Brightstar describes the licence as omnichannel, meaning it covers games sold through all channels. The company says it will offer lottery games and second-chance promotions (draws for players holding non-winning tickets) inspired by the brand.

The details

Matthew Whalen, Brightstar’s senior vice president for global instant ticket services, said the prizes will include customised travel packages, VIP access and tailored journeys for a range of destinations and budgets.

Pan Am Global Holdings chief executive Craig Carter said the partnership will give players new ways to engage with the brand. The company says on its website that it is bringing Pan Am back with hotels, charters, lounges and a shop.

The release does not give the length of the licence, the territories it covers, or whether the exclusivity applies in every lottery jurisdiction. It does not say which lotteries will launch the first Pan Am games, or when. Royalties and other financial terms are not disclosed.

Brightstar, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, says it serves nearly 90 lottery customers on six continents.