Light and Wonder Pays $127.5 Million to End Aristocrat Trade Secrets Case

Light & Wonder has agreed to pay Aristocrat $127.5 million to resolve a long-running trade secrets dispute tied to slot game development, bringing a high-profile legal battle between two of the largest gaming technology suppliers to a close.

The settlement ends litigation that centered on allegations from Aristocrat that former employees moved sensitive game design information to Light & Wonder, which Aristocrat claimed was later used in competing slot titles. The case had become one of the most closely watched intellectual property fights in the global casino industry.

Under the agreement, Light & Wonder will make a one-time payment of $127.5 million, with both companies moving to dismiss outstanding claims. No admission of wrongdoing was included as part of the resolution.

The dispute drew industry attention because it highlighted how valuable proprietary math models, game mechanics, and development pipelines have become as slot suppliers race to differentiate content across regulated land-based and digital markets. Legal filings over the past year had already prompted Light & Wonder to pause or withdraw certain game titles while the case played out.

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