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Light & Wonder to Participate in the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo
Light & Wonder Inc. announced its participation in the 2025 Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE), taking place August 12-14 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. At booth #190, the Company will showcase a mix of fan-favourite franchises and proven game mechanics, all stemming from L&W’s global in-house studios.
Over the past three years, L&W has expanded from 12 to 16 land-based studios worldwide, with six studios now dedicated to building content specifically for the Australian market.
“Australia and New Zealand continue to be a vital market for Light & Wonder, fueled by strong operator collaborations and players who consistently engage with high-performing titles like HUFF N’ PUFF. Our momentum in the region is the result of sustained investment in R&D and an intense focus on delivering the best games that drive real results on the floor,” said Matt Wilson, President and CEO of Light & Wonder.
Gaming Innovations on Display: L&W will showcase a comprehensive lineup of new content including 14 unique themes across five game families; each built around a mix of proven and innovative mechanics.
FORTUNE DOORS leads the lineup, marking its global debut in Australia and New Zealand. Available in both Link and SAP formats, this bold new game family features a unique secondary Hold & Spin mechanic designed to drive player engagement and deliver thrilling win potential.
The iconic LOCKED AND LOADED game family returns with a fresh twist in the new LOCK N’ MORE LINK series, introducing four original titles: PIGGY N’ MORE BANKIN’, EUREKA N’ MORE BLASTIN’, HUFF N’ MORE PUFF and a new iteration of CATS, HATS N’ MORE BATS.
HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF continues the global success of the HUFF N’ PUFF franchise, offering an action-packed experience with upgraded classic features designed for more wins. Inspired by the classic fable, this game challenges players to build houses strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf, while unlocking exciting features like Free Games, a Buzz Saw, the Mega Hat and Mansions.
Light & Wonder is also introducing LEGENDS OF THE DEEP, a deep-sea adventure series featuring two new games: OCEAN NYMPH and NEPTUNE’S FURY. These games bring fresh content variety through an oceanic lens and feature a core “frame upgrade” Free Games mechanic for added thrill and reward.
Table Games for Modern Casinos: L&W will showcase the QUARTZ HYBRID NOVA table, featuring a suite of player-favorite games including Roulette, ROULETTEX, Baccarat, Dragon Tiger Baccarat and STADIUM BLACKJACK.
Also on display will be the QUARTZ VEGAS STAR platform, which offers immersive gameplay through titles like Roulette, ROULETTEX and Tiger Baccarat. This platform is designed to elevate the electronic table games experience. The GM ATLAS Progressive Table system will feature games ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD ‘EM, Free Bet Blackjack, DOUBLE HOOK POKER and DOUBLE DOWN MADNESS, offering operators fresh ways to engage players at tables.
Systems Solutions: L&W will highlight its new innovations in casino systems management solutions. Offerings include LNW Engage AI, CANVAS, in-game hardware, responsible gaming measures and cardless capabilities. Attendees can also see new advancements like RAPIDPLAY cashless solution, NFC and the Patron Mobile App with UNIFIED WALLET, alongside PATRON KIOSK. These solutions are designed to deliver a modern, frictionless experience that empowers both operators and players.
SciPlay’s First AGE: Making its debut at AGE, Light & Wonder’s social games division, SciPlay, brings the Company’s most popular gaming content, such as DANCING DRUMS, ULTIMATE FIRE LINK and the successful HUFF N’ PUFF franchises to millions of mobile game players around the world. SciPlay’s portfolio, including QUICK HIT Slots, 88 FORTUNES casino, JACKPOT PARTY Casino Slots, GOLD FISH Casino, and MONOPOLY Slots Casino, deliver captivating experiences that players love. SciPlay’s games are available on all leading mobile and digital platforms including APPLE, GOOGLE, FACEBOOK and AMAZON.
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MARCA Named Official Strategic Partner for Legends Charity Game 2025
Spain’s most influential sports voice, MARCA, has been confirmed as the Official Media Partner for the Legends Charity Game 2025, holding exclusive coverage rights across the Spanish market.
Set for September 15 in Lisbon, the Legends Charity Game 2025 will bring together football icons for a Portugal Legends vs. World Legends showdown. The match aims to raise €1 million for four selected charities, blending elite sport with a powerful message of unity and social impact, fittingly held in a city set to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The Legends Charity Game, organised by Sport Global, will raise funds for four organisations: the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, which continues to provide critical aid amid war; the Portuguese Red Cross, delivering support to communities facing hardship; International Alert, a peacebuilding NGO working in conflict zones worldwide; and Caritas Portugal, which supports vulnerable families facing poverty and displacement.
The pitch will host a lineup of football greats, including Luís Figo, Deco, Nuno Gomes, and Carvalho for the Portugal Legends, and global icons like Kaka, Cafu, Puyol, Michael Owen, Del Piero, and Henrik Larsson for the World Legends.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder of SBC Events and Sport Global Group, which organises the Legends Charity Game, said: “With MARCA on board, we’re able to reach millions of fans and drive real impact for the causes this match supports.
“Their reach, especially in Spain and Latin America, will be key to amplifying our message of hope, unity, and charitable giving.”
As the world’s second most visited sports website, MARCA.com stands as a global titan of sports journalism, attracting over 257 million visits in June alone. Known for its authoritative coverage, deep fan engagement, and expansive reach, MARCA’s involvement in the Legends Charity Game guarantees the event will connect with millions of passionate football fans across Spain and the globe.
The match is expected to attract 50,000 fans to Estádio José Alvalade, and reach millions more through an international broadcast and digital livestream. With a world-class production featuring Champions League-style coverage, the Legends Charity Game is set to become one of the most widely viewed and celebrated charity sporting events of the year.
“MARCA’s involvement ensures Lisbon, and the Legends Charity Game will be at the heart of the global football conversation this September,” Sojmark added.
About the Legends Charity Game
The Legends Charity Game brings together the greatest footballers of yesterday for the benefit of tomorrow. With a mission to raise €1 million for charity, the event will unite sportsmanship and purpose on one of Europe’s most iconic pitches. Learn more at https://www.legendscharitygame.com/.
About MARCA
Born in 1938, MARCA has written the history of Spanish and international sports since its beginnings, and its national character defines it as the newspaper for all fans. In addition, it is regarded as the most comprehensive specialized daily, open to all sporting disciplines, and an international benchmark.
In Spain, it is the leading sports daily with 967,000 daily readers in its print edition, according to the second 2025 wave of the Estudio General de Medios (EGM), and with an average daily online audience of more than 3.4 million followers, as reflected in the latest data collected by GfK.
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Digitain Strengthens Romanian Market Presence Through KingCasino Partnership
Digitain has entered a new partnership with KingCasino, further solidifying its active role and growing presence in the Romanian market.
Digitain, the leading sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider, proudly announces its latest partnership with KingCasino, marking another step in its Romanian growth journey. This partnership also strengthens Digitain’s footprint across Eastern Europe, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to equipping operators in the region with advanced sportsbook and iGaming solutions.
KingCasino is a fast-growing operator in Romania, offering players a wide range of slots, live casino, and sports betting opportunities. Known for its user-friendly platform, localized offering, and strong customer focus, KingCasino continues to build a loyal player base in the competitive Romanian iGaming landscape.
Through this partnership, KingCasino will gain access to Digitain’s award-winning Sportsbook, featuring thousands of monthly events, as well as Digitain’s Centrivo platform – a state-of-the-art solution for online casino and sports betting operators. In addition, KingCasino will benefit from advanced gamification and built-in bonus engine, real-time tournament engines, and customizable multi-layer progressive jackpots that enhance player engagement, along with access to dozens of casino providers available in the Romanian market.
Ani Mkrtchyan, Chief Sales Officer at Digitain, commented: “Partnering with KingCasino is not only about expanding our footprint in Romania — it’s about building long-term, value-driven relationships. With a shared ambition for growth and innovation, we are confident this collaboration will deliver outstanding results while contributing to the development of not only local but also global iGaming ecosystem.”
Thanos Karakostas, Head of Product at KingCasino, added: “As a company dedicated to delivering top-tier gaming experiences, we are always looking for ways to innovate and expand across the market. With Digitain’s expertise and advanced solutions, we will further enhance our offerings for players. Their reliable technology and committed team make them a trusted partner, and together we share a vision for excellence and continuous improvement.”
With this latest agreement, Digitain further expands its network of partners across Eastern Europe, reaffirming its position as a trusted technology provider committed to supporting operator growth in regulated markets worldwide.
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Mars Attracts hits Early Access on September 16
The upcoming park management sim Mars Attracts will hit early access on Steam on September 16, 2025.
The release date announcement came with a new teaser trailer which highlights some of the never-before seen maps, missions, buildings and characters that have been crammed into the Early Access build.
Following a highly successful visit to Gamescom as part of the Indie Arena Booth, developers Outlier are keen to open up their twisted management sim to a wider audience. Visitors to the Gamescom booth praised the game’s deep management mechanics, gruesome experiment system and dark sense of humor.
Fans of the game will also have a chance to pick up a very special Supporter’s Edition of the game which includes an hour long behind the scenes featurette, the game’s soundtrack, and an 56 page artbook packed full of never-before seen concept art, illustrations and character design. Supporters will also have access to a bonus human enclosure and special character – the Space Age!
Early Access for Mars Attracts is expected to last about nine months, with development following a player-guided approach. Fans can have their say on new features and tweaks to existing elements through the studio’s Discord. This input will play a major role in shaping the development roadmap, with the Outlier team keen to let the community have their say in shaping the game they want to play.
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