Patrick Bentley

Patrick Bentley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales development and analytics within the lottery and gaming industry. Currently serving as Senior Director at Brightstar Lottery since July 2025, this role follows a successful tenure at IGT where Bentley played a pivotal role in driving sales growth and implementing strategic revenue initiatives for various lotteries. Notably, responsibilities included launching innovative product strategies, optimizing pricing models, and enhancing supply chain management to achieve industry-leading sales growth for the Michigan Lottery. Prior experience includes significant contributions in predictive modeling and statistical analysis for the Department of Defense, along with academic roles as a research assistant and instructor at Vanderbilt University. Patrick Bentley holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Political Science from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor's degree in International Affairs from The University of Georgia.