On February 18, Light & Wonder revealed its agreement to acquire Grover Gaming’s charitable gaming assets for $1.05 billion.. The acquisition, structured as an all-cash transaction, marks the entry of the US-based land-based and iGaming leader into the charitable gaming sector, aligning with its broader cross-platform strategy.. This move represents the company’s first significant M&A activity since securing the remaining 17% stake in social gaming firm SciPlay in August 2023. Matt Wilson, the CEO of Light & Wonder, mentioned:. Grover Gaming is a leading player in charitable gaming, a category that has experienced significant growth in recent years. This transaction complements our position as the leading cross-platform global games company by adding another compelling regulated adjacency to our profile.. Importantly, there are exciting incremental revenue opportunities to be realised by leveraging Light & Wonder’s proven land-based gaming content to a new and loyal customer base. We look forward to continuing to partner with Grover Gaming’s customers, building on its strong dedication to customer service.
