Collaboration for New Historical Horse Racing Content in Malta
LAS VEGAS – September 27, 2024 – Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries “Light & Wonder,” “L&W” or the “Company”) today announced the Company will bring its Historical Horse Racing (HHR) content to Malta through an agreement with National Lottery PLC, a subsidiary of IZI Group.
“This collaboration with National Lottery PLC is another exciting step in our journey to bring high-performing and much-loved game titles to new regions around the world,” said Simon Johnson, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, International at Light & Wonder. “We’re confident that our Historical Horse Racing content will resonate with players in Malta, offering them an unparalleled gaming experience tailored to their preferences.”
Under the agreement, National Lottery PLC will offer players a diverse range of Light & Wonder HHR game titles including HUFF N’ EVEN MORE PUFF™, ULTIMATE FIRE LINK™ and MONEY LINK™.
Johann Schembri on New Historical Horse Racing Content in Malta
“We are excited to partner with Light and Wonder to bring top-performing HHR game themes to market,” said Johann Schembri, Founder & CEO of IZI Group. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences and new game content that will continue to enhance our HHR international showcase demonstrating our clear commitment to expand HHR internationally.’’
For more information, visit lnw.com.
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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 www.lnw.com.
About National Lottery plc
National Lottery plc is the exclusive concessionaire for the national lottery of Malta. It is a fully owned subsidiary of the IZI Group, with commercial interests in lotteries, casinos, electronic gaming machines and sports betting. National Lottery plc is an equal opportunities company and is one of the largest privately-owned groups providing full-time employment to over 550 employees. For more information, please visit www.izigroup.com.
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National Lottery plc is a fully owned subsidiary of IZI Group plc, the largest land-based gaming operator in Malta. National Lottery plc is the exclusive concessionaire of the National Lottery of Malta. IZI Group plc also operates the Dragonara Casino, Malta’s No 1 land-based casino established in 1964. IZI Group plc offers a full range of online casino and sports betting products via Dragonara.com and IZIBET.com and soon will offer lottery products online via lottery.mt. IZI Group plc is an equal opportunities company and one of the largest privately-owned groups providing full time employment to over 500 employees.
IZI Group is committed to providing unique gaming experiences in responsible and safe environments. We emphasize responsible gaming practices and encourage patrons to visit the Responsible Gaming Foundation at Responsible Gaming Foundation for support and information.
IZI Interactive Limited (MGA/B2C/345/2016), Dragonara Gaming Limited (MGA/B2C/181/2010), and National Lottery (MGA/B2C/003/2022) are all gaming operations under IZI Group and are licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority under the Gaming Act Chapter 583 of the laws of Malta.
