M&A Deal Summary

Light & Wonder Acquires ACS PlayOn

On October 5, 2021, Light & Wonder acquired gaming company ACS PlayOn

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Light & Wonder’s 6th transaction in the Gaming sector.
  • This is Light & Wonder’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Light & Wonder’s 5th transaction in Nevada.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-10-05
Target ACS PlayOn
Sector Gaming
Buyer(s) Light & Wonder
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ACS PlayOn

Reno, Nevada, United States
ACS PlayOn develops products that adhere to regulatory compliance and contribute to efficient casino operations. ACS’s management team and associates possess more than 100 years of experience in casino operations and casino R&D. Its team recognizes that low cost, reduced labor, no interruption (or disruption) to the game are paramount in the process for new product development. ACS’s implementations take into consideration all aspects of the casino: Tables, Slots, Poker, Marketing, Accounting, Compliance, Security/Surveillance, Hotel, and Food & Beverage. ACS PlayOn was formed in 2010 and is based in Reno, Nevada.

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Buyer

Light & Wonder

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Gaming
Employees6,000
Revenue 2.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Scientific Games facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Scientific Games facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Light & Wonder is a developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming and lottery markets. The Company's portfolio includes instant and draw-based lottery games; electronic gaming machines and game content; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and social, mobile and interactive content and services. Light & Wonder was established in 1984 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 22
Sector (Gaming) 6 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 19
State (Nevada) 5 of 6
Country (United States) 9 of 10
Year (2021) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-23 Sideplay Entertainment

Jersey, Channel Islands

Sideplay Entertainment is a digital “eInstant” content studio develops instant win games for lottery and gambling operators. Sideplay Entertainment was founded in 2003 and is based in Jersey, Channel Islands.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-27 Scientific Games - Lottery Business

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Scientific Games' Lottery Business provides game design, production, distribution, systems and terminals, and turnkey technology solutions. Scientific Games' Lottery Business is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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