Aristocrat reportedly to sue Light & Wonder

This is related to claims over the copying of a game. 

Aristocrat reportedly to sue Light & Wonder

According to reports in the Australian media, Aristocrat is set to sue Light & Wonder regarding a dispute over one of its most popular games. 

Aristocrat is said to be suing Light & Wonder by claiming it engaged in a campaign to copy the game, Dragon Link, and confuse customers. 

On top of this, the allegations also make reference to former Aristocrat employees who now work for Light & Wonder, who are alleged to have misappropriated trade secrets that violated laws in the US state of Nevada.

Aristocrat has alleged that Light & Wonder obtained confidential information about the maths and functionality of its Dragon Link game, which it claims has similar game rules, symbols, pay tables and bonus features.

It also claims that Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train game was designed by a former Aristocrat game designer who had worked on Dragon Link while at Aristocrat. The game debuted in North America last week.

The provider is set to dismiss the claims made against it, in relation to the creation of its game Dragon Train, which came out last year and is said to be one of its fastest-selling titles. 

A Light & Wonder spokesperson said: “These actions are entirely without merit, and we will be vigorously defending against them, including seeking the dismissal of this baseless lawsuit.” 

In other legal & regulatory news, a Dutch football club has cancelled a proposed advertisement featuring the club captain on a city building following a warning from the KSA

Topics
OnlineCasinoLegal & RegulatoryIndustryiGaming
Stay updated with GI
Follow Gambling Insider for independent news, analysis and industry expertise.
Ciaran McLoughlin
Gambling Writer

Ciarán McLoughlin is a writer for Gambling Insider (and Gaming America), based in London, UK.
With a strong background in both sports and gambling journalism, Ciarán covers a wide array of industry topics — from regulatory shifts and market developments to operator news and sector analysis — delivering timely and informed content for a professional B2B audience.
His byline has appeared across multiple respected publications, reflecting his versatility and credibility across mainstream and specialist media.

Visit Profile

Gambling Insider delivers the latest industry news, in-depth features, and operator reviews that you can trust. Our team combines rigorous editorial standards with decades of specialized expertise to ensure accuracy and fairness. We are committed to delivering clear, impartial, and dependable coverage across the global gambling sector.

More News