Light & Wonder Extends Long-term Partnership With Entain

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scientific Games Corporation, doing business as Light & Wonder, (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) has extended its existing agreement with global sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment group Entain through to 2030.

The original agreement signed with Entain in 2018 was a landmark deal for the Company and the largest contract to date for Light & Wonder’s UK gaming business. This extension has built on this successful relationship and is testament to the ongoing success of the Company’s UK retail server-based gaming solution and strength of the long-term partnership with Entain.

Light & Wonder will continue to supply over 10,000 terminals to Entain’s licensed betting offices (LBO) through their Coral and Ladbrokes retail shops. The Company will also provide industry-leading game titles from its global game portfolio as well as titles from its Manchester Studio, which has recently launched successful key titles including Lord of The Rings and 777 High & Mighty™.

Additionally, the Company’s leading content aggregation platform provides Entain access to an extensive library of over 3,000 titles available from the world’s leading studios, complemented by cutting-edge player features including responsible gaming tools.

“Our stores provide an engaging and differentiated experience for our customers. Light & Wonder enhances that with the industry’s best gaming machines backed up by a great range of leading games, service infrastructure and support,” said Andy Hicks, Retail MD UK & Ireland at Entain.

Entain will also benefit from Light & Wonder’s industry renowned operational and field service support, cutting edge content and dynamic platform functionality including new features such as intelligent menu enhancements.

“We are delighted that Entain has chosen to continue our partnership through to 2030,” said Simon Johnson, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA at Light & Wonder. “Our teams have more than 20 years of history together and we’re excited about supporting Entain through their next phase of growth and innovation. The future is exciting for both Entain and L&W.”

Entain is one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups with a comprehensive portfolio of established brands, including Ladbrokes, Coral, bwin, PartyCasino, Gala, Eurobet, Neds, and Sportingbet.

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About Light & Wonder, Inc.

Scientific Games Corporation, doing business as Light & Wonder, is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The Company brings together over 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, the Company builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. Its OpenGaming™ platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more, visit lnw.com.

About Entain plc

Entain plc (LSE: ENT) is a FTSE100 company and is one of the world’s largest sports-betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector. The Group owns a comprehensive portfolio of established brands; Sports Brands include bwin, Bet.pt, Coral, Crystalbet, Eurobet, Ladbrokes, Neds, Sportingbet and Sports Interaction; Gaming Brands include CasinoClub, Foxy Bingo, Gala, GiocoDigitale, Ninja Casino, Optibet, Partypoker and PartyCasino. The Group owns proprietary technology across all its core product verticals and in addition to its B2C operations provides services to a number of third-party customers on a B2B basis.

The Group has a 50/50 joint venture, BetMGM, a leader in sports betting and iGaming in the US. Entain provides the technology and capabilities which power BetMGM as well as exclusive games and products, specially developed at its in-house gaming studios. The Group is tax resident in the UK with operations in a total of 31 regulated or regulating territories. Entain is a leader in ESG, a member of FTSE4Good, the DJSI and is AA rated by MSCI. The Group has set a science-based target, committing to be carbon net zero by 2035 and through the Entain Foundation supports a variety of initiatives, focusing on safer gambling, grassroots sport, diversity in technology and community projects. For more information see the Group’s website: www.entaingroup.com

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