Light & Wonder upgrades gaming terminals across all Mecca Bingo venues in UK-wide rollout
The deployment includes 850 new Equinox units and a platform transition to support regulatory readiness and future content integration.
Key points:
– Light & Wonder to deploy 850 Equinox terminals across 50 Mecca Bingo venues
– 645 T8 cabinets upgraded with Mk8i hardware to extend performance lifecycle
– Mecca to adopt Videobet platform ahead of expected regulatory changes
Light & Wonder has announced a nationwide agreement with Mecca Bingo to modernise gaming infrastructure across all 50 of its UK venues.
The rollout includes the installation of 850 Equinox gaming terminals and upgrades to 645 T8 cabinets, with updated Mk8i hardware to support long-term technical performance and content expansion.
The upgrade forms part of a wider collaboration between the two companies and will also see Mecca adopt Light & Wonder’s Videobet platform.
The new system is designed to support a seamless transition in preparation for forthcoming regulatory changes affecting UK gaming venues.
According to Light & Wonder, the deployment is intended to enhance hardware consistency across venues while continuing to support content across the B3, B4 and Category C segments.
Titles such as Rainbow Riches Blazing Lock have already been made available through the new terminals, with early performance data described as positive.
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Iain Graham, Mecca Bingo Slots Director, said: “From planning to installation, Light & Wonder’s professionalism and meticulous attention to detail have been exceptional. We are already seeing a clear uplift in revenue and are excited for what the future holds with Light & Wonder as a trusted collaborator.”
Light & Wonder recorded $774m in revenue for Q1 2025, marking its 16th consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth.
Wayne Ellard, VP and Managing Director, EMEA at Light & Wonder, added: “This upgrade gives [Mecca’s] venues a strong foundation for the future while improving the player experience across the board.”
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