A major player in the Australian gaming industry, Aristocrat, has filed a lawsuit against Light & Wonder, alleging the company copied one of their most successful products.
Aristocrat contends that Light & Wonder developed a cheap imitation of their highly lucrative “Dragon Link” slot machine, attempting to deceive consumers.
Adding fuel to the fire, the legal complaint suggests that ex-Aristocrat personnel, now employed by Light & Wonder, might have divulged proprietary information, potentially violating Nevada trade secret laws.
Aristocrat asserts that Light & Wonder obtained confidential data regarding the inner workings of “Dragon Link,” arguing that various aspects, from the gameplay mechanics and visual motifs to the prize structure and bonus rounds, are virtually indistinguishable.
They even highlight the fact that Light & Wonder’s “Dragon Train” game was conceived by a former Aristocrat developer who was directly involved in the creation of “Dragon Link.” “Dragon Train” debuted in the North American market just last week.
Light & Wonder is not backing down, prepared to refute these allegations, particularly given the immense popularity of their “Dragon Train” game, which was released last year.
A representative for Light & Wonder declared: “We believe these claims are entirely without merit, and we intend to mount a robust defense, including pursuing the dismissal of this frivolous lawsuit.”
A Netherlands football club nearly covered their town with their leader’s image to generate enthusiasm, but the gaming regulators (KSA) weren’t thrilled with the concept and intervened. Apparently, they were concerned the entire display appeared a tad too similar to a promotion for wagering.
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