At the 2026 Casino Operations Summit held in Thessaloniki, Greece, Light & Wonder completed a three-day product showcase and industry exchange as a platinum sponsor. This event attracted hundreds of professionals from the European and African physical gambling industries, and Light & Wonder's booth undoubtedly became one of the most eye-catching focal points on site. The company brought 6 Cosmic cabinets featuring star games from the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets, as well as several new works, including prominent series such as Diamond Quick Hit Link, Dragon Trio Midnight Storm, and Lion Link Fortune. Additionally, 10 of the latest generation Kascada Slant cabinets also made their debut in the exhibition area, specifically for demonstrating the newly released Reel Choice Ruby and Emerald game collection. Marco Bettio, Senior Product Management Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Light & Wonder, stated after the summit that this event was an excellent platform to validate product directions and gather valuable insights from the operator community.
From Cosmic cabinets to Reel Choice, advancing both hardware and content
The layout of Light & Wonder's exhibits presented a clear strategy of advancing both hardware and content. On the hardware side, the Cosmic cabinets carried six major games aimed at the EMEA market, covering styles from classic progressive jackpots to fantasy themes, attempting to meet the aesthetic preferences of players from different regions. The Kascada Slant cabinets were tasked with demonstrating the Reel Choice modular multi-game solution, focusing on the Ruby and Emerald collection, directly responding to the market's common demand for flexible customization and high performance. Bettio specifically mentioned that the rising popularity and positive feedback surrounding the Ruby and Emerald collection confirmed the company's investment in performance, flexibility, and player-centric design is resonating in the market.
From platinum sponsorship to industry collaboration hub
As the highest-level sponsor, Light & Wonder deeply participated in the entire summit agenda, engaging intensively with hundreds of operator representatives and industry stakeholders. The company took this opportunity to discuss the core issues and evolving trends facing the market, aiming to more accurately grasp the changing demands and thus continue to consolidate its leadership in the European and African physical gambling supply sectors. Mark Howell, Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Light & Wonder, candidly stated that participating and sponsoring the summit was an important manifestation of the company's commitment to supporting long-term growth in the region's physical gambling industry, also meaningfully connecting to understand the operators' changing priorities and showcasing the strength of its product portfolio.
PASA official website continues to track global physical gambling supplier product dynamics and industry exhibition trends, noting that Light & Wonder, while excelling in digital content, is leveraging regional industry summits like COS to continuously strengthen its brand moat in the physical gambling equipment field.
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