Light & Wonder Extends North American Reach Through Playzido Launch in Ontario
Players in Ontario gain access to broad range of player-focused content from innovative studios
LAS VEGAS – December 21, 2023 – Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) has further extended its influence across North America by taking its content creation platform Playzido live in the regulated province of Ontario, Canada. Players now have access to a range of highly relevant titles that have been developed by innovative studios via the open and agile platform, including Bang Bang Games, Atlantic Digital and Pixiu Gaming.
The launch is the latest step within Light & Wonder’s strategy of developing localized content alongside independent game developers, providing operators with access to new and exclusive gaming experiences through Light & Wonder’s proprietary Playzido Remote Gaming Server platform.
Light & Wonder’s overall online gaming ecosystem delivers more than 3,500 games from a global network of in-house and third-party game studios, with unrivalled ease. All available games are supported with a comprehensive range of responsible gambling tools, helping to deliver a safe and enjoyable gaming experience for players.
Byron Bridger, Light & Wonder's Managing Director for Canada, said: “We are thrilled to take the Playzido platform live in Ontario for the first time. “It provides further evidence of our mission to empower operators to craft groundbreaking and branded content, both in North America and beyond. We are now focused on creating a host of compelling new gaming experiences that speak to player appetites in Ontario.”
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About Light & Wonder, Inc.
Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 6,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.
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Date: 12/21/2023
Category: Digital
Type: Release